106.9 Silk FM

106.9 Silk FM

Radio station


name = 106.9 Silk FM
airdate = May 26 1998
frequency = 106.9 MHz
share = 3.8%
share as of = September 2007
share source = [http://www.rajar.co.uk/listening/quarterly_listening.php]
area = Macclesfield and East Cheshire
format = Contemporary
owner = Local Radio Company

106.9 Silk FM is an Independent Local Radio station broadcasting to the town of Macclesfield as well as eastern parts of the county of Cheshire, northern England. Towns in the Silk FM region include Congleton, Knutsford, Wilmslow and Sandbach. It is part of The Local Radio Company.

The station went on air on 26 May 1998 with guest Sammy McIlroy, then manager of the Macclesfield Town football club. It broadcasts a mix of current and classic hits and carries networked programmes provided by the Local Radio Company.

Past presenters have included Nick Wright (broadcaster), Jeff Cooper, Guy Morris, Paul Allen and Trevor Thomas.

In 2008, having been shortlisted for the award in the previous year, Silk FM won Radio Station of the Year (under 300,000) at the Sony Radio Awards.

In 2006 and 2007, Silk FM was named Radio Academy North West Station of the Year.

Current presenter line up

Breakfast - Andy Clewes

Mid Mornings - Andy Bailey

Retro Lounge - Dave Chipman

Drivetime - Rachel Houghton

Other Presenters - Mark Blackman, Dave Lawrenson

News - Rebecca Wood and Lee Page

External links

* [http://www.silkfm.com/ Silk FM official site]


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