NLive Radio
Broadcast areaNorthampton
Frequency106.9 MHz
Programming
FormatLocal / Community Radio
Ownership
OwnerUniversity of Northampton
History
First air date
November 1, 2016 (2016-11-01)
Former names
NNBC
Technical information
Licensing authority
Ofcom
Transmitter coordinates
52°14′11″N 0°54′21″W / 52.23648°N 0.90583°W / 52.23648; -0.90583
Links
Webcastvia RadioFeeds.co.uk
WebsiteNLiveRadio.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 by the University of Northampton, and is operated with editorial independence with the aims to serve the town of Northampton.[2][3]

History

In October 2016, the station launched on-air as a joint project between the community of Northampton and the University of Northampton,[4] with the aim to provide a local radio service for everyone across Northampton, as well as help the University with its aim to serve its local community and be part of the cultural fabric of the town.[citation needed]

In September 2019, the station announced that Martin Steers had become the Station Manager with a vision to grow and develop the station.[5]

In December 2019, the station released a version of Do They Know It's Christmas? in aid of the KidsAid charity.[6] It also hosted political coverage of the results of the 2019 United Kingdom general election.[7]

In March 2020, teenage-presenter Will Oelrich was nominated for a 'BBC Sounds Rising Talent 16-18' Young Audio award.[8]

In July 2020 the station distributed free radio sets to vulnerable residents.[9]

In June 2021 it was announced that the station had been successful in its application to extend its license by 5 years [10] the station also released an updated logo with a new strapline of "The station that loves Northampton".[citation needed]

Transmitter

When the station launched as NNBC, the transmitter was based at the University of Northampton Park campus, but was then moved to the University Innovation Centre in 2018, when the station relaunched as NLive.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "NLive Radio". Ofcom. 14 August 2020. Archived from the original on 15 February 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  3. ^ CR100783_Key_Commitments (PDF). Ofcom (Report). September 2016. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 October 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Students can fine tune their careers thanks to new community radio station". northampton.ac.uk/. 31 August 2016. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  5. ^ "New radio boss calls for Northampton community to make itself heard – on the airwaves". Northampton.ac.uk/news. University of Northampton. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Community radio station members record Christmas single". Radiotoday.co.uk. December 2019. Archived from the original on 16 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Northampton's community radio station gets five year thumbs up from Ofcom".
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