Nova Radio

Nova Radio

Broadcast area	Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset coast
Slogan	More of the Songs You Love
Frequency	107.7 MHz
First air date	23 October 1999
Format	Contemporary hit radio
Audience share	4.5% (March 2011, Rajar)
Owner	Triple West Media Invest Ltd
Website	Nova Radio

Nova Radio is a United Kingdom radio station based in Weston-super-Mare. The station was launched on 23 October 1999 as 107.7 WFM and later relaunched as Star 107.7, the studios are based on Beaconsfield Road in the centre of Weston-super-Mare.

History

Nova Radio started life as 107.7 WFM and launched in October 1999 with jingles produced by Steve England, the original presenter line-up included Steve Carpenter, Chris Criddle, Scott Temple, and Andy Saunders. The station was then later rebranded by new owners UKRD as a way of recognition of its existing Star brand. The station was then known as Star 107.7 before changing to Star Radio in North Somerset. In November 2009, Star Radio (North Somerset) was sold by UKRD and renamed Nova Radio on 26 September 2010 at 7am.

DJs / Shows

• Non-stop Nova - 5:00am - 7:00am
• Angela Cassidy's Nova Morning Show - 7:00am - 12:00pm
• Non-stop Nova - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
• Niall Moloney - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
• Non-stop Nova - 2.30pm - 3.00pm
• Dave Taylor - 3:00pm - 7:00pm
• Chris Wakeling - 7:00pm - 11:00pm
• Late Night Nova - 11:00pm - 1:00am
• Non Stop Nova - 1:00am - 7:00am

References

• Nova Radio
• Media UK station profile

Coordinates: 51°20′38″N 2°58′34″W / 51.344°N 2.976°W / 51.344; -2.976