96.5 Bolton FM
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| Broadcast area | Bolton |
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| Slogan | The Voice of the Bolton Family |
| Frequency | 96.5 MHz |
| First air date | June 20, 2009 |
| Format | Community |
| Owner | Bolton Community Radio |
| Website | Bolton FM |
96.5 Bolton FM is a Community Radio station based in Bolton, UK. Studios are located at Office 6, Bolton Market, Ashburner Street, Bolton.
96.5 Bolton FM launched at 11am on 20 June 2009 [1] at the One Bolton Festival event.
The station was awarded the title of 'Best Loved Local Radio Station in the UK' during the 2011 nationwide "thebestof" campaign called '14 days of love' as well as winning numerous other awards.
Featuring regular shows such as The Big Drive Home presented by Big H, The Mid Morning Spectacular, presented by Danny Simm, Club Tropicana which is hosted by Kev Gurney the station appeals to a wide audience. Bolton FM can also be regularly seen out in the Bolton Community hosting roadshows and broadcasting live from several locations. The station also provided technical staff for two Bolton Hospice events (Strictly Learn to Dance and the 2015 Midnight Memories walk).
The station has several high profile connections including former Labour Whip Frank White as the station's former chairman and radio professional Darryl Morris as a former Director. Former Big Brother UK housemate Luke Marsden presented his own show on the station.
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