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airdate = Thursday 29 June 2006 | |
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frequency = 99.9 [[megahertz|MHz]]<br>DAB: 9A | |
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slogan = "The Greatest Hits for [broadcast area]" | |
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area = [[Norwich]] | |
area = [[Norwich]] | |
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format = Contemporary | |
format = Contemporary | |
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network = [[Greatest Hits Radio]] | |
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owner = [[Bauer Radio|Bauer]] | |
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'''Radio Norwich''' is a local radio station owned and operated by [[Bauer Radio|Bauer]] as part of the [[Greatest Hits Radio]] network. It broadcasts to [[Norwich]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The station began test transmissions on 31 May 2006 for four weeks from a transmitter at [[Stoke Holy Cross]] near [[Poringland]] in Norfolk, using 500 [[Watt]]s [[Effective radiated power|ERP]]. It opened on 29 June 2006 under the name 99.9 Radio Norwich with the slogan ''The New Number For Norwich''.{{cn|date=January 2018}} |
The station began test transmissions on 31 May 2006 for four weeks from a transmitter at [[Stoke Holy Cross]] near [[Poringland]] in Norfolk, using 500 [[Watt]]s [[Effective radiated power|ERP]]. It opened on 29 June 2006 under the name 99.9 Radio Norwich with the slogan ''The New Number For Norwich''.{{cn|date=January 2018}} |
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On 31 January 2017, it was confirmed that Celador had completed the purchase of [[Anglian Radio]] group. |
On 31 January 2017, it was confirmed that [[Celador]] had completed the purchase of [[Anglian Radio]] group. |
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==Station rebrand== |
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On 5 February 2019, it was announced that [[Bauer Radio]] had acquired [[Celador]]’s radio division. |
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On 8 February 2019, Radio Norwich 99.9 and Celador’s local radio stations were sold to [[Bauer Radio|Bauer]]. The sale was ratified in March 2020 following an inquiry by the [[Competition and Markets Authority]].<ref>[https://www.bauermedia.co.uk/newsroom/press-releases/cma-today-clears-the-acquisitions-of-lincs-fm-celador-radio-ukrd-and-wireless-local-stations CMA today clears the acquisitions of Lincs FM, Celador Radio, UKRD and Wireless local stations], Bauer Media, 12 March 2020</ref> |
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On 27 May 2020, it was announced that Radio Norwich 99.9 will join Bauer's [[Greatest Hits Radio]] network.<ref>[https://radiotoday.co.uk/2020/05/most-of-acquired-bauer-stations-to-become-greatest-hits-radio/ Most of acquired Bauer stations to become Greatest Hits Radio] Stuart Clarkson, Radio Today, 27 May 2020</ref> |
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On 27 May 2020, Bauer Media announced that 99.9 Radio Norwich, along with its sister stations [[The Beach (radio station)|103.4 The Beach]] and [[North Norfolk Radio]] will re-brand as [[Greatest Hits Radio]] in September 2020. It will have a weekday drive time show networked across the Anglian stations, with the remaining shows networked from [[London]], [[Birmingham]], [[Manchester]] and [[Liverpool]]. No news on who the drive time presenter will be has been released. |
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On 13 July 2020, local programming outside weekday breakfast was replaced by networked output from the GHR network, with Radio Norwich 99.9 retaining its own branding.<ref>[https://radiotoday.co.uk/2020/07/bauer-starts-to-roll-out-hits-and-greatest-hits-to-new-radio-stations/ Bauer starts to roll out Hits and Greatest Hits to new radio stations] Stuart Clarkson, Radio Today, 9 July 2020</ref> |
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In September 2020, the station will rebrand as Greatest Hits Radio and merge with it’s sister stations in the East. The station's local breakfast show will be replaced by a regional drivetime show. Localised news bulletins, traffic updates and advertising will be retained.<ref name="RadioT202005">[https://radiotoday.co.uk/2020/05/most-of-acquired-bauer-stations-to-become-greatest-hits-radio/ Most of acquired Bauer stations to become Greatest Hits Radio] Stuart Clarkson, Radio Today, 27 May 2020</ref> |
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==Programming == |
==Programming == |
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From 9 January 2017, all programming was shared between [[North Norfolk Radio]], [[Radio Norwich 99.9]] and [[The Beach (radio station)|103.4 The Beach]], although the three stations will keep separate branding (particularly for local Travel, Events, News, Adverts and Commercials) with programmes broadcast from the studio in Norwich. |
From 9 January 2017, all programming was shared between [[North Norfolk Radio]], [[Radio Norwich 99.9]] and [[The Beach (radio station)|103.4 The Beach]], although the three stations will keep separate branding (particularly for local Travel, Events, News, Adverts and Commercials) with programmes broadcast from the studio in Norwich. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 20:53, 15 July 2020
- Note: not to be confused with the Alan Partridge parody Radio Norwich.
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| Broadcast area | Norwich |
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| Frequency | 99.9 MHz DAB: 9A |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary |
| Network | Greatest Hits Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Bauer |
| History | |
First air date | Thursday 29 June 2006 |
Radio Norwich is a local radio station owned and operated by Bauer as part of the Greatest Hits Radio network. It broadcasts to Norwich.
History
The station was part of Tindle Radio Group, former owners of neighbouring North Norfolk Radio and 103.4 The Beach. The station was known as Crown FM during its 28-day trial RSL broadcasts.
Crown FM began broadcasting trials on 3 July 1999 using a restricted service licence on 107.3 MHz FM via a mast at Mousehold Heath.
Further RSLs took place in the 28 days leading up to Christmas in 1999, 2000 and 2001, and from 26 April to 23 May 2003.
The British communications regulator, Ofcom, advertised a permanent licence for the area on 8 December 2004. On the closing date of 9 March 2005, Crown FM was one of five bidders, with Lite FM Norwich (from Forward Media), Norwich 99.9 FM (from Wireless Group), NRG fm (from local interests, including Archant Regional) and Today FM (from UKRD Group).
Ofcom announced on 9 June 2005 that Crown FM had won the licence for 12 years.[1]
The station began test transmissions on 31 May 2006 for four weeks from a transmitter at Stoke Holy Cross near Poringland in Norfolk, using 500 Watts ERP. It opened on 29 June 2006 under the name 99.9 Radio Norwich with the slogan The New Number For Norwich.[citation needed]
On 31 January 2017, it was confirmed that Celador had completed the purchase of Anglian Radio group.
Station rebrand
On 8 February 2019, Radio Norwich 99.9 and Celador’s local radio stations were sold to Bauer. The sale was ratified in March 2020 following an inquiry by the Competition and Markets Authority.[2]
On 27 May 2020, it was announced that Radio Norwich 99.9 will join Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio network.[3]
On 13 July 2020, local programming outside weekday breakfast was replaced by networked output from the GHR network, with Radio Norwich 99.9 retaining its own branding.[4]
In September 2020, the station will rebrand as Greatest Hits Radio and merge with it’s sister stations in the East. The station's local breakfast show will be replaced by a regional drivetime show. Localised news bulletins, traffic updates and advertising will be retained.[5]
Programming
From 9 January 2017, all programming was shared between North Norfolk Radio, Radio Norwich 99.9 and 103.4 The Beach, although the three stations will keep separate branding (particularly for local Travel, Events, News, Adverts and Commercials) with programmes broadcast from the studio in Norwich.
References
- ^ "99.9 Radio Norwich goes live – RadioToday". radiotoday.co.uk. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ CMA today clears the acquisitions of Lincs FM, Celador Radio, UKRD and Wireless local stations, Bauer Media, 12 March 2020
- ^ Most of acquired Bauer stations to become Greatest Hits Radio Stuart Clarkson, Radio Today, 27 May 2020
- ^ Bauer starts to roll out Hits and Greatest Hits to new radio stations Stuart Clarkson, Radio Today, 9 July 2020
- ^ Most of acquired Bauer stations to become Greatest Hits Radio Stuart Clarkson, Radio Today, 27 May 2020