CRFM

Last updated
CRFM Carlisle
Broadcast areaCarlisle • Cumbria
Frequency 102.7FM
RDS CRFM
Programming
Language(s) English
Format ‘Carlisle's Better Music Mix’
History
First air date
15 April 2024
Links
Website www.yourcrfm.co.uk

CRFM is a local radio station serving the people of Carlisle and broadcasts worldwide online. The stations slogan is 'Carlisle's Better Music Mix'. [1]

Contents

History

CRFM launched on 15 April 2024 at 8am. The studios are named after the late broadcaster John Myers. [2] The station is not to be confused with CFM, which now broadcasts as Greatest Hits Radio Cumbria & South West Scotland. One of the stations co-founders is former radio presenter Darrell Thomas, who is the managing director. [3]

CRFM is run entirely by volunteers, who live and work in Carlisle or Cumbria, and will showcase local artists musical talents to local sports news, local news updates, and giving the lowdown on all the upcoming events. [4]

Notable presenters

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References

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  2. "New Carlisle radio station names studios after the late John Myers". RadioToday.
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  4. "CRFM – Radio created by the community, for the community". Cumbria Guide. 2021-03-02. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
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