Atlantic FM
Encyclopedia
Atlantic FM, is a radio station
based in and serving Cornwall
, United Kingdom
. The station, owned by Atlantic Broadcasting Ltd, began broadcasting on July 6, 2006 at 0730 BST
, and is broadcast from St Agnes
. The station, aimed at 25 to 54 year olds, mainly plays Adult Contemporary music, and features national and local news
and information, including surf
reports for Cornish towns and locations such as Newquay
and Polzeath
on the North Cornwall coast, and Whitsand Bay
on the South Cornwall coast.
The station can be found on 105.1 and 107.0 FM, and there is also a live stream on Atlantic's website.
The Tindle Radio Group
own a 47% share of Atlantic FM. The remainder is owned by "Camel Media", a partnership of local investors, together with the station's Chairman Richard Eyre.
All programmes are produced locally at the station's studios overlooking the Atlantic ocean at St Agnes
on the North Cornish coast. Great attention was taken when building the studio facilities - open plan offices with large open spaces and use of stainless steel gives an industrial feel.
Atlantic FM is primarily a music station and plays a credible mix of music from the 60s to today's latest releases. Speech comprises topical and entertainment features, interviews, and information from across Cornwall. The Atlantic FM News team produces live local news bulletins throughout daytime output seven days a week.
Managing Director
Jim Trevelyan
Creative Director
Jeremy Scott
Chairman
Richard Eyres
Radio station
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based in and serving Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. The station, owned by Atlantic Broadcasting Ltd, began broadcasting on July 6, 2006 at 0730 BST
British Summer Time
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, and is broadcast from St Agnes
St Agnes, Cornwall
St Agnes is a civil parish and a large village on the north coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom. The village is situated approximately five miles north of Redruth and ten miles southwest of Newquay....
. The station, aimed at 25 to 54 year olds, mainly plays Adult Contemporary music, and features national and local news
News
News is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
and information, including surf
Surfing
Surfing' is a surface water sport in which the surfer rides a surfboard on the crest and face of a wave which is carrying the surfer towards the shore...
reports for Cornish towns and locations such as Newquay
Newquay
Newquay is a town, civil parish, seaside resort and fishing port in Cornwall, England. It is situated on the North Atlantic coast of Cornwall approximately west of Bodmin and north of Truro....
and Polzeath
Polzeath
Polzeath is a small seaside resort in the civil parish of St Minver in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately six miles north of Wadebridge on the Atlantic coast....
on the North Cornwall coast, and Whitsand Bay
Whitsand Bay
Whitsand Bay, situated in south east Cornwall, England, United Kingdom runs from Rame Head in the east to Portwrinkle in the west. It is characterised by sheer, high cliffs, dramatic scenery and long stretches of sandy beaches...
on the South Cornwall coast.
The station can be found on 105.1 and 107.0 FM, and there is also a live stream on Atlantic's website.
The Tindle Radio Group
Tindle Radio Group
The Tindle Radio Group is a media company which owns stations in southern England, the Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland. It has its head office in Great Blakenham in Suffolk....
own a 47% share of Atlantic FM. The remainder is owned by "Camel Media", a partnership of local investors, together with the station's Chairman Richard Eyre.
All programmes are produced locally at the station's studios overlooking the Atlantic ocean at St Agnes
St Agnes, Cornwall
St Agnes is a civil parish and a large village on the north coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom. The village is situated approximately five miles north of Redruth and ten miles southwest of Newquay....
on the North Cornish coast. Great attention was taken when building the studio facilities - open plan offices with large open spaces and use of stainless steel gives an industrial feel.
Atlantic FM is primarily a music station and plays a credible mix of music from the 60s to today's latest releases. Speech comprises topical and entertainment features, interviews, and information from across Cornwall. The Atlantic FM News team produces live local news bulletins throughout daytime output seven days a week.
Presenters
The current presenter line up includes:- Victoria Leigh - Full Cornish Breakfast, Saturday Brunch
- Lee Chater - Full Cornish Breakfast, Saturday Brunch
- Tim Ley - Daytime, The Request Hour
- Nigel Barker - Sunday Breakfast
- Matt Tidball - 7 til 11 and After Dark, "Floorfiller's Friday and Saturday Evening" and Sunday Live (afternoon)"
- Tony Townsend - Saturday Live (afternoon)
- Tom Matthews Drivetime and Sunday Brunch
News staff
Broadcast Journalists- Chris Lawrence (also Sports Correspondent)
- Emma Williams
- Lara Snell
- Matthew Clarke
- Shevaughan Ward
Management
The management team consists of:Managing Director
Jim Trevelyan
Creative Director
Jeremy Scott
Chairman
Richard Eyres
External links
- Atlantic FM - Station Website
- Lovecornwall.com Lovecornwall.com
- OFCOM Atlantic FM's licence format with Ofcom.