Liverpool Live Radio

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Liverpool Live Radio
Broadcast areaLiverpool, Merseyside
Frequency
RDS LIVERPOOL LIVE RADIO
Programming
Language(s) English
Ownership
OwnerLiverpool Live Ltd
History
First air date
2020
Links
Website www.liverpoolliveradio.com

Liverpool Live Radio is a local radio station serving the people of Liverpool, North West England, and North Wales. The station also broadcasts worldwide online.

Contents

History

Liverpool Live Radio launched in 2020 [1] Due to the stations growth, shows are now broadcast on DAB+ in Liverpool, England, North Wales, worldwide online and also via Freeview. The station has won awards, including 'Best Media Outlet' at the Sound Media Awards. [2]

Notable presenters

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References

  1. "Liverpool Live Radio - About". Liverpoolliveradio.co.uk.
  2. "Billy Butler picks up award for Liverpool Live Radio". RadioToday. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  3. "Billy Butler - Liverpool Echo". Liverpool Echo . Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  4. "Former BBC presenter Frankie Connor joins Liverpool Live Radio". RadioToday. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  5. "Former Hideaway joins Liverpool Live Home". ProlificNorth. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  6. "Shaun Tilley returns to Liverpool for The Big Drive Home". RadioToday. Retrieved 16 January 2023.

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