YorkMix Radio is a British radio station broadcasting to the city of York. It was founded in early 2021, following the sale and subsequent re-branding of Minster FM as Greatest Hits Radio,Most of acquired Bauer stations to become Greatest Hits Radio Stuart Clarkson, Radio Today, 27 May 2020 and features a number of the presenters and staff who previously operated Minster FM.Radio Today: YorkMix Radio launches with former Minster presenters It is owned by YorkMix, who operate a local news website for the York area.
History Following the end of locally based programming on Minster FM, the operators of local news website YorkMix started a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for a replacement local radio station.YorkMix: Crowdfunder launched for YorkMix Radio with some fantastic rewards The station launched in November 2020 as XmasMix Radio playing Christmas-themed tracks before its full programming launch on 4 January 2021.
Programming YorkMix Radio features a mix of Adult Contemporary music through much of its broadcast day, alongside local news and features. The station also produces outside broadcasts from events within the area as well as for its commercial partners.
Transmission The station transmits on the MuxCo North Yorkshire DAB multiplex, covering most of the county of North Yorkshire.MuxCo: North Yorkshire
Notable presenters
Alex B Cann Laura Castle (Breakfast Presenter) Victoria Charles Paul Clark Adam Coggin David Dunning (News Presenter) Chris Titley ( News Presenter) Ben Fry David Green (Early Breakfast and MD) Tim Lichfield Simon Pattinson Paul Spence Michael Weadock Ben Anderson Leanne Dundass
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