NLive Radio
 | |
| Broadcast area | Northampton |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 106.9 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Local / Community Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | University of Northampton |
| History | |
First air date | November 1, 2016 |
Former names | NNBC |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | Ofcom |
| Links | |
| Webcast | via RadioFeeds.co.uk |
| Website | NLiveRadio.com |
NLive Radio is a local community radio station for Northampton, in the United Kingdom. It was originally founded as NNBC.[1] The station is owned and operated by the University of Northampton, and aims to serve the town of Northampton.[2][3]
History
In December 2019, the station released a version of Do They Know It's Christmas? in aid of the KidsAid charity.[4] It also hosted political coverage of the results of the 2019 United Kingdom general election.[5]
In March 2020, teenage-presenter Will Oelrich was nominated for a 'BBC Sounds Rising Talent 16-18' Young Audio award.[6]
In July 2020 the station distributed free radio sets to vulnerable residents.[7]
References
- ^ "Northampton's newest radio station makes crucial appointment to give communities a voice". Northampton.ac.uk. 2016. Archived from the original on 30 June 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "NLive Radio". Ofcom. 14 August 2020. Archived from the original on 15 February 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ CR100783_Key_Commitments (pdf). Ofcom (Report). September 2016. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 October 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "Community radio station members record Christmas single". Radiotoday.co.uk. December 2019. Archived from the original on 16 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "LBC to broadcast election night in HD video online". RadioToday.co.uk. 6 December 2019. Archived from the original on 8 December 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ Duggan, Jack (19 March 2020). "Will among three finalists for 'BBC Sounds Rising Talent 16-18' category at Young Audio Awards". Northamptonchron.co.uk. Archived from the original on 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ Odell, Carly (27 July 2020). "Northampton radio station giving away free radios to isolated local residents". Northamptonchron.co.uk. Archived from the original on 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.