FUBAR Radio

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FUBAR Radio is an internet radio station based in the United Kingdom.

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FUBAR Radio
History
First air date
March 2014 (2014-03) [1]
Links
Website

History

FUBAR received £125,000 from the Early Advantage Fund, managed by Midven on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the European Regional Development Fund, intended to kick-start businesses in the West Midlands. [2]

Notable former presenters

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