West Midlands
6 Towns Radio (6TR)
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6 Towns Radio (6TR) is a local community radio station serving Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding area. Available on DAB and online, the station mixes local news, citywide information, music and specialist programming with a clear focus on North Staffordshire life.
About 6 Towns Radio (6TR)
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB – Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Online – Listen live online
6 Towns Radio is an Ofcom-licensed community radio station for Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding area. The station is based at The Production House in Tunstall and broadcasts on DAB as well as online.
According to its official history page, 6 Towns Radio was founded in 2010 and is operated by Potteries Media Community Interest Company. The station says it is funded by sponsors, advertising and public donations, with more than 60 volunteers helping produce its output.
The station’s programming is built around local relevance rather than just a generic music feed. 6 Towns Radio says it provides local community news, citywide information, sports coverage, events and neighbourhood knowledge alongside music and specialist shows.
That local mix is what gives 6TR its identity. For listeners in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme, it is positioned as a genuine community station with familiar voices, local stories and a schedule built around the area it serves.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Talbies: Hosts Breakfast with the Talbies on weekday mornings.
- Tim Cooper: Presents Red Thread with Tim Cooper.
- Simon Edwards: Hosts Loose Canon with Simon Edwards.
- Dave Tunstall: Presenter listed on the official 6 Towns Radio programmes page.
- Carrie Snow: Hosts the Indie Show with Carrie Snow.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.6towns.co.uk/
Studio text:
88440
Postal address:
6 Towns Radio
The Production House
Tunstall
Stoke-on-Trent
ST6 6DD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/6TownsRadio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6townsradio/
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/6townsradio
6 Towns Radio (6TR) FAQ
What is 6 Towns Radio?
6 Towns Radio, also known as 6TR, is a local community radio station serving Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding area.
Where can I listen to 6 Towns Radio?
6 Towns Radio is available on DAB in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme, and it can also be heard online.
Where is 6 Towns Radio based?
6 Towns Radio is based at The Production House in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6DD.
Who operates 6 Towns Radio?
The station’s official history page says 6 Towns Radio is operated by Potteries Media Community Interest Company.
When was 6 Towns Radio founded?
6 Towns Radio says it was founded in 2010.
What area does 6 Towns Radio cover?
6 Towns Radio serves Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding area.
What kind of station is 6 Towns Radio?
6 Towns Radio is an Ofcom-licensed community radio station with local news, citywide information, sports coverage, events, music and specialist shows.
Does 6 Towns Radio use volunteers?
Yes. The station says it has more than 60 volunteers involved across presenting, reporting, technical, events and other roles.
How can I contact 6 Towns Radio?
You can contact 6 Towns Radio through its official website, use the studio text shortcode 88440, or write to 6 Towns Radio, The Production House, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6DD.