Dune Radio Explained

Dune Radio
Website:Dune Radio
Webcast:Yes
Owner:Diamond Media Broadcasting Ltd
Format:CHR/Pop
Frequency:DAB

Channels 7D 8B 9A

Airdate:2016
Former Names:Sandgrounder Radio
Area:Liverpool
The Wirral
Southport
Blackpool

Dune Radio (formerly Sandgrounder Radio) is an Independent Local Radio station for Liverpool, The Wirral, Southport, Blackpool and the North West Coast of England.

You can listen online hereā€¦ https://www.duneradio.co.uk/player

The station broadcasts on DAB Digital Radio and Online (website/App/Smart Speakers) as well as on Freeview Channel 277 across the Granada region.

The station started life as a 28-day RSL (Restricted Service Licence) covering Southport on FM in November 2015.

In June 2016, the station launched full time on DAB Digital Radio covering Southport and The Liverpool City Region.

In the summer of 2020, broadcasting regulator Ofcom granted permission for the station to extend its editorial coverage to the Fylde Coast taking in Lytham St Annes and Blackpool covering the North West Coast of England.

The station offers a full range of programmes 24 hours a day.

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History

The station started life as a 28-day RSL (Restricted Service Licence) covering Southport on FM in November 2015.

In June 2016 the station launched full time on DAB Digital Radio covering Southport and The Liverpool City Region

In the summer of 2020, broadcasting regulator Ofcom granted permission for the station to extend its editorial coverage to the Fylde Coast taking in Lytham St Annes and Blackpool covering the North West Coast of England.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sandgrounder Radio. 2020-06-27. Sandgrounder Radio. en.