Wythenshawe FM
| Broadcast area | Manchester |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 97.2 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Community |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Independent |
| History | |
First air date | 6 May 2002 |
| Links | |
| Website | wfmradio.org |
Wythenshawe FM 97.2, also known as WFM, is a community radio station broadcasting primarily to Wythenshawe, Manchester and the surrounding south Manchester area. It is recognised as the first station of its type in the UK, gaining a full-time licence in 2005[1] and is run entirely by volunteers.
History
The first iteration of Wythenshawe FM began on 25 May 2000.[1]
In 2014, Wythenshawe FM was awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary service.
In 2021, the station breached the conditions of its OFCOM license by failing to submit its financial reports on time.[2]
In October 2023, the station began broadcasting on DAB across south Manchester, Tameside, Stockport and the High Peak.[3]
In 2024, the station was one of 14 nationwide to receive funding from Ofcom.[4]
References
- ^ a b "About". Wythenshawe FM. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "Serious licence breaches recorded at six community radio stations". 28 September 2021.
- ^ https://www.wfmradio.org/post/news/wythenshawe-fm-comes-to-dab
- ^ "Ofcom awards 14 stations with funding – rejects 58 applications". RadioToday. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
External links
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