What happened to Wessex FM staff?
Updated. It’s all change at a Dorset radio station which has lost its local identity as well as its familiar presenters as it is swallowed up by a national service. Dorchester-based Wessex FM has today become part of the Greatest Hits Radio brand in a move by its owner Bauer to expand.
Has Wessex FM been sold?
Bauer purchased Wessex FM and Bournemouth and Poole station Fire FM last year. Both stations will now join their Hits Radio Brand Network, creating the UK’s largest commercial radio network. Fire FM will retain its local branding but the name Wessex FM will be dropped. The changes come into effect in early September.
What happened to Max and Jason fire radio?
The current Fire Radio Breakfast presenters Max and Jason will move over to Hits Radio (Bristol and the South West (formerly Sam FM) to present drivetime, while Jono Holmes will start a new drivetime show on Hits Radio – Bournemouth and Poole.
Who is the voice of greatest hits radio?
Dawn French
Dawn French to be the voice of Greatest Hits Radio Dawn French will be the station voice of Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio brand when it officially launches in January.
Who is the breakfast presenter on Greatest Hits Radio?
Simon Ross, aka Rossie, is a radio presenter, voice over artist and event host! He presents the breakfast show on Greatest Hits Radio every weekday from 6am.
Can I get hits radio on FM?
You can listen to Hits Radio on air nationally on your digital radio, online, through our Hits Radio App and on your voice activated device by saying “Play Hits Radio”. We’re also on 103FM in Manchester and on 97-108FM on the South Coast.
Where does Wessex FM radio station come from?
Wessex FM was a local radio station for the Weymouth, Dorchester and Bridport areas of Dorset, originating from studios in Dorchester. It broadcast on 97.2 MHz in Weymouth and Dorchester (from the Bincombe Hill transmitter), and on 96.0 MHz in Bridport (from the Bridport transmitter).
Is there a radio station in Weymouth Dorset?
Wessex FM is a local radio station for the Weymouth, Dorchester and Bridport areas of Dorset.
Who are the presenters on Wessex radio in the UK?
Wessex plays a variety of music. It’s a local radio in the United Kingdom. The Overnighter, Dave Goulden, Steve Bulley, Mike Brown on Saturday, Dave Goulden On Saturday, James, Unplugged, Mike’s Sunday Request Show, Kieran Williams, Kieran.
Why did Wessex FM change its name to greatest hits?
Jobs are at risk amid plans to ‘rebrand’ a Dorset radio station which will see its name changed altogether. Dorchester-based Wessex FM is to become Greatest Hits Radio after a move by its owner to expand its network and embrace digital platforms.