North Herts FM
North Herts FM rebranded in April 2019 as North Herts Radio and is a community internet based radio station based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
Broadcast area | Knebworth, Hertford, Ware, Hatfield, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City & Watton-at-Stone |
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Slogan | "Bringing Back The Community" |
First air date | February 2018 |
Format | Adult Hits, Top 40, Jazz, Country, Electronic |
Owner | Rebecca Phillips |
Website | North Herts FM |
It was formed in 2018 by Rebecca "Bee" Phillips as a community-focused alternative to networked or mainly automated radio stations such as Heart Hertfordshire and BOB fm (Hertfordshire). Phillips is the Station Manager, a presenter of North Herts Country and a company officer.[1]
Output is a varied mix of presenter-led shows including jazz, country, Rock, Reggae and a variety of information based programmes such as the Book Programme, Hertfordshire History, Sport Zone and Love Live with a variety of short run shows in production.
Live shows include The Breakfast Show every day and Drive time
In May 2018 it commenced offering live commentary of Hitchin Town F.C. football matches.[2][3]
The station is funded by advertising, sponsorship and merchandise sales.
North Herts Radio was incorporated as a limited company in December 2018.[4]
External
References
- "North Herts FM Ltd - Officers". Companies House. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- "Live Hitchin Town football commentaries on new North Herts FM". The Comet. Archant Community Media Ltd. 27 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- "North Herts FM are Up for the Cup". Hitchin Town FC. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- "North Herts FM Limited". Companies House. Retrieved 24 May 2019.