North West Radio - DAB Digital Radio Stations in North West England

National Multiplex (BBC)

The BBC National Multiplex broadcasts across the UK on Block 12B and is run by the BBC.

BBC Radio 1

BBC, national. Chart / Contemporary music.
Frequencies : FM 98.9 (North West), 98.2 (C Lancs), 99.6 (N Lancs), 98.5 (N Wales), various other relays on 97.7 – 99.8, DAB National

BBC, national. Adult Contemporary and Easy Listening, with Specialist programming in the evenings and weekends. Presenters include Chris Evans at breakfast.
Frequencies : FM 89.3 (North West), 88.6 (C Lancs), 90.0 (N Lancs), various other relays on 88.0 – 90.2, DAB National.

BBC Radio 3

BBC, national. Classical and Jazz.
Frequencies : FM 91.5 (North West), 90.8 (C Lancs), 92.2 (N Lancs), various other relays on 90.2 – 92.4, DAB National

BBC Radio 4

BBC, national. Talk radio including news, drama, comedy, science and history.
Frequencies : FM 93.7 (North West), 93.0 (C Lancs), 94.4 (N Lancs), various other relays on 92.4 – 94.6, DAB National

BBC Radio 4 Extra

BBC, national. Radio 4 sister station

BBC Radio 5 Live

BBC, national. Talk and sport.
Frequencies : AM 909, 693, DAB National

BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

BBC, national. Additional sports

BBC Radio 6 Music

BBC, national.

BBC Asian Network

BBC, national.

BBC World Service

BBC, international.

NATIONAL MULTIPLEX (DIGITAL 1)

The Digital 1 National Multiplex broadcasts nationally on Block 11D and is run by Digital 1.

Absolute Radio

Independent, national. Rock and Pop music. Classic Album tracks along with Today’s best music.
Frequencies : AM 1215, 1197 (Merseyside), 1242 (Stoke-on-Trent), DAB National

Capital UK

Independent, national. Pop music.

Capital Xtra

Independent, national. Dance and Urban music.

Capital Xtra Reloaded

Independent, national. Old Skool Dance and Urban music.

Classic FM

Independent, national. Classical Music.
Frequencies : FM 101.1 (North West), 101.8 (N Lancs) DAB National

1458 Gold UK

Independent, national. The greatest hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s, sport, local and national news.

Heart Dance

Independent, national. Dance music.

Heart Extra

Independent, national. National version of Heart.

Heart 70s

Independent, National. 70s music.

Heart 80s

Independent, National. 80s music.

Heart 90s

Independent, National. 90s music.

Kiss

Independent, national. Dance and Urban music.

Kisstory

Independent, national. Classic Dance.

LBC

Independent, national. London-based national talk and phone-in station – “Leading Britain’s Conversation”

Magic

Independent, national. Easy Listening music.

Radio X

Independent, national. Rock and guitar-based music.
Frequencies : FM 97.7 (Manchester), DAB National

Smooth Extra

Independent, national. Easy Listening Music.

Talk Sport

Independent, national. Sport and Talk radio.
Frequencies : AM 1053, 1089, 1107 (Merseyside), DAB National

UCB 1

Independent, national. Religion.

NATIONAL MULTIPLEX (SOUND DIGITAL)

The Digital 2 National Multiplex broadcasts nationally on Block 11A and is run by Sound Digital. Launches March 2016

Absolute Radio 80s

Independent, national. 80s Music.

Absolute Radio 90s

Forces Radio – BFBS

Independent, national. Forces station

Fun Kids

Independent, national. Children’s radio station

Jack Radio UK

Independent, national.

Jazz FM

Independent, national. Jazz music.

Magic Mellow

Independent, national. Relaxing and melodic music.

Panjab Radio

Independent, national. Sikh and Panjabi radio.

Planet Rock

Independent, national. Rock music.

Premier

Independent, national. Christian music and speech.

Premier Praise

Independent, national. Christian music and speech.

Scala Radio

Independent, national. Classical music.

Sunrise Radio

Independent, national. Asian music and speech programmes.

Talk Radio

Independent, national. News and current affairs.

Talksport 2

Independent, national. Live sports and sports talk.

UCB 2

Independent, national. Christian music.

Union Jack

Independent, national. British music.

Virgin Anthems

Independent, national. Rock and pop music.

Virgin Chilled

Independent, national. Rock and pop music.

Virgin Radio

Independent, national. Rock and pop music.

Manchester Multiplex

The Manchester Multiplex broadcasts across Greater Manchester and North Cheshire on Block 12C and is run by CE Digital.

Absolute Classic Rock

Asian Sound Radio

Independent, local, East Lancs. Music, news and information for the Asian community.
Frequencies : AM 963 (East Lancs), 1377 (Manchester), DAB Manchester

BBC Radio Manchester

BBC, local, Manchester. News, sport and general talk radio from BBC North’s MediaCity:UK studios. Excellent football coverage on a Saturday afternoon. Previously known as BBC GMR.
Frequencies : FM 95.1 (Main), 104.6 (East Manchester), DAB Manchester

Capital Manchester

Independent, local,from Manchester. Hit music station, part of the Capital network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, breakfast, drive and weekend programming from Manchester.
Frequencies : FM 102.0, DAB Manchester

Country Hits Radio

Independent, national, from Manchester. Country music.

Greatest Hits Radio (Manchester)

Independent, national, from Manchester. Plays Greatest Hits. Part of the Greatest Hits Radio Network (Previously Magic / Piccadilly / Key Radio)
Frequencies : 1152AM, DAB (Manchester)

Heart North West

Independent, regional, North West. Adult Contemporary station, part of the Heart network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, breakfast, drive and weekend programming from Manchester.
Frequencies : FM 105.4 (North West), DAB (Manchester, Liverpool, Central Lancs)

Hits Radio Manchester

Independent, national, from Manchester. Plays Chart Hits. New national station from Manchester. Replaced Key 103.

Magic Chilled

Independent, national. Chilled music.

Magic Soul

Independent, national. Soul music.

Smooth Radio North West

Independent, regional, North West. Easy Listening music station, part of the Smooth network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, breakfast, drive and weekend programming from Manchester.
Frequencies : FM 100.4, DAB Manchester, Liverpool, Central Lancs

Liverpool Multiplex

The Liverpool Multiplex broadcasts across Merseyside on Block 11B and is run by Bauer Media.

Absolute Classic Rock

BBC Radio Merseyside

Capital Liverpool

Independent, local, from Liverpool. Hit music station, part of the Capital network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, breakfast, drive and weekend programming from Liverpool. Formerly Juice FM.
Frequencies : FM 107.6, DAB Liverpool

Country Hits Radio

Independent, national, from Manchester. Country music.

Greatest Hits Radio (Liverpool/North West/North Wales)

Independent, national, from Manchester. Plays Greatest Hits. Part of the Greatest Hits Radio Network (Previously Magic / City Gold / Radio City 2)
Frequencies : FM 105.9, DAB (Liverpool)

Heart North West

Hits Radio

Independent, national, from Manchester. Plays Chart Hits. New national station from Manchester. Replaced The Hits.

Magic Chilled

Independent, national. Chilled music.

Magic Soul

Independent, national. Soul music.

Radio City

Independent, local, from Liverpool. Plays Chart Hits. Part of the Bauer City 1 Network.

Radio City Talk

Independent, local, from Liverpool. Rock, News and Sport.
Frequencies : AM 1548, DAB Liverpool

Smooth Radio North West

Central Lancashire Multiplex

The Central Lancashire Multiplex broadcasts to Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn and surrounding parts of Central Lancashire on on Block 11B and is run by Bauer Media.

Absolute Classic Rock

BBC Radio Lancashire

Capital Lancashire

Independent, local, Lancashire. Hit music station, part of the Capital network broadcasting from London. Local news and drivetime From Manchester. (Formerly The Bee and 2BR)
Frequencies : FM 96.3 (Chorley), 99.8 Burnley, 106.5 (Preston), 107.0 (Blackburn), DAB Central Lancashire

Country Hits Radio

Independent, national, from Manchester. Country music.

Greatest Hits Radio (Lancashire)

Independent, national, from Manchester. Plays Greatest Hits. Part of the Greatest Hits Radio Network (Previously Magic / Red Rose / Roxk FM 2)
Frequencies : 999AM, DAB (Central Lancs)

Heart North West

Hits Radio

Independent, national, from Manchester. Plays Chart Hits. New national station from Manchester. Gethin Jones, Gemma Atkinson and Comedy Dave Vitty at Breakfast. Replaces The Hits.

Magic Chilled

Independent, national. Chilled music.

Magic Soul

Independent, national. Soul music.

Rock FM

Independent, local, from Preston. Plays Chart Hits. Part of the Bauer City 1 Network.

Smooth Radio North West

North East Wales & West Cheshire Multiplex

The North East Wales & West Cheshire Multiplex broadcasts across North East Wales & West Cheshire on Block 10D and is run by Muxco.

BBC Radio Cymru

BBC, regional. Welsh Language service across the whole of Wales.

BBC Radio Cymru 2

BBC, regional. Welsh Language music service – Breakfast only.

BBC Radio Wales

BBC, regional, for Wales.
Frequencies : AM 657 (Wrexham), 882 (Wales), FM 91.1 (North Wales Borders) 94.8 (North Wales Coast), 95.4 (North East Wales)

Bliss Radio

Capital North West and Wales

Independent, local, from Wrexham. Hit music station, part of the Capital network broadcasting from Leicester Square London. Local news, breakfast, drive and weekend programming from Wrexham.
Frequencies : FM 103.4, 97.1 (Wirral), 96.3 (North Wales Coast)