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'''Centre FM''' was an [[Independent Local Radio]] station in [[Staffordshire]], [[England]]. It was renamed on 29 April 2006 as [[Touch FM (Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth)|Touch FM]]. |
'''Centre FM''' was an [[Independent Local Radio]] station in [[Staffordshire]], [[England]]. It was renamed on 29 April 2006 as [[Touch FM (Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth)|Touch FM]]. |
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From studios at Aldergate in [[Tamworth]] town centre, it broadcast to [[Tamworth]], [[Lichfield]], [[Burton upon Trent]] and southern [[Derbyshire]]. |
From studios at Aldergate in [[Tamworth]] town centre, it broadcast to [[Tamworth]], [[Lichfield]], [[Burton upon Trent]] and southern [[Derbyshire]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/centre-fm-12832023.html | title = Address details | accessdate = 2010-18-01}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The stations was broadcast from the [[Lichfield trabsmission station]] which has provided the signal since its launch day.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.thebigtower.com/live/Lichfield/Index.htm | title = Transmitter site details | accessdate = 2010-18-01}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The original line-up in 1998 was Sean Goldsmith at breakfast, Mike Vitti mid-mornings, Hayley Chapman afternoons and Antony Masters in the evening, with Mike Thomas as news editor. The strapline was 'One Great Song After Another'. Apart from Vitti, the original line-up had left by the end of 2000. Thomas left in 2001 for the launch of [[Saga 105.7 FM]] in Birmingham but returned to the station between 2005 and 2007. |
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| ⚫ | The original line-up in 1998 was Sean Goldsmith at breakfast, Mike Vitti mid-mornings, Hayley Chapman afternoons and Antony Masters in the evening, with Mike Thomas as news editor. The strapline was 'One Great Song After Another'. Apart from Vitti, the original line-up had left by the end of 2000. Thomas left in 2001 for the launch of [[Saga 105.7 FM]] in [[Birmingham]], but returned to the station between 2005 and 2007. No overnight presenters were employed, instead non-stop music was played straight from a computer. |
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Later, Centre FM's strapline was "We Only Play The Best Music". |
Later, Centre FM's strapline was "We Only Play The Best Music". |
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In April 2002, it was aquired by [[The CN group]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk/town/tamworth.htm | title = Confirmation of aquisition by CN Group | accessdate = 2010-18-01}}</ref> Under the new ownership, the station re-launched as Touch FM in 2006 leaving behind almost eight years of heritage in South East Staffordshire. The on-air launch at Coopers Square Shopping Centre in [[Burton-upon-Trent]] was hosted by breakfast presenter Dave James with an appearance by [[the Sugababes]]. The re-branding of Centre FM made it the 4th station to join the new [[Touch Radio Network]]. Kix 96.2 and The Bear re-branded earlier that year, with a new station for Banbury also launching Touch FM in 25th february 2006.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://radiotoday.co.uk/comment.php?comment.news.711 | title = Details of relaunch as "Touch Radio" | accessdate = 2010-18-01}}</ref> |
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The station employed no overnight presenter, playing non-stop music straight from computer from midnight onwards. |
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In June 2009, [[Quidem]] purchased the Touch Radio group of stations for an undisclosed price.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/news/business/cn_group_sells_midlands_radio_1_572645?referrerPath=news/business | title = Interview about acquisitions with CN group chief executive | accessdate = 2010-18-01}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1998]] |
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Revision as of 16:25, 17 January 2010
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| Broadcast area | South East Staffordshire |
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| Frequency | 101.6 MHz (Lichfield and Tamworth) 102.4 MHz (Burton upon Trent) |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | CN Group |
| History | |
First air date | June 6, 1998 |
| Links | |
| Website | [1] |
Centre FM was an Independent Local Radio station in Staffordshire, England. It was renamed on 29 April 2006 as Touch FM.
From studios at Aldergate in Tamworth town centre, it broadcast to Tamworth, Lichfield, Burton upon Trent and southern Derbyshire.[1]
History
The stations was broadcast from the Lichfield trabsmission station which has provided the signal since its launch day.[2]
The original line-up in 1998 was Sean Goldsmith at breakfast, Mike Vitti mid-mornings, Hayley Chapman afternoons and Antony Masters in the evening, with Mike Thomas as news editor. The strapline was 'One Great Song After Another'. Apart from Vitti, the original line-up had left by the end of 2000. Thomas left in 2001 for the launch of Saga 105.7 FM in Birmingham, but returned to the station between 2005 and 2007. No overnight presenters were employed, instead non-stop music was played straight from a computer.
Later, Centre FM's strapline was "We Only Play The Best Music".
In April 2002, it was aquired by The CN group.[3] Under the new ownership, the station re-launched as Touch FM in 2006 leaving behind almost eight years of heritage in South East Staffordshire. The on-air launch at Coopers Square Shopping Centre in Burton-upon-Trent was hosted by breakfast presenter Dave James with an appearance by the Sugababes. The re-branding of Centre FM made it the 4th station to join the new Touch Radio Network. Kix 96.2 and The Bear re-branded earlier that year, with a new station for Banbury also launching Touch FM in 25th february 2006.[4]
In June 2009, Quidem purchased the Touch Radio group of stations for an undisclosed price.[5]
References
- ^ "Address details". Retrieved 2010-18-01.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Transmitter site details". Retrieved 2010-18-01.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Confirmation of aquisition by CN Group". Retrieved 2010-18-01.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Details of relaunch as "Touch Radio"". Retrieved 2010-18-01.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Interview about acquisitions with CN group chief executive". Retrieved 2010-18-01.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help)
External links
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