BBC Essex
The Sound of Essex and All The Music You Love
BBC Essex is the BBC’s local radio station for Essex, delivering local news, county conversation, regional sport and music for listeners across the area.
About BBC Essex
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- FM – 95.3 FM, 103.5 FM
- AM – 729 AM, 765 AM
- Digital – DAB
BBC Essex serves listeners across Chelmsford and the wider county with a schedule built around local stories, interviews, discussion and familiar music. Its content is designed to reflect Essex life rather than broad national themes.
The station covers local news, travel, weather, events and community issues, giving it real everyday usefulness as well as entertainment value. That strong county focus is what makes BBC local radio work when it is done properly.
BBC Essex also includes sport and conversation that matter to the area, helping listeners stay close to what is happening across the county throughout the day.
For listeners who want a station with an Essex voice and a practical local role, BBC Essex is a reliable option.
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BBC Essex FAQ
What area does BBC Essex cover?
BBC Essex serves Chelmsford and communities across Essex with local BBC radio programming.
What can I hear on BBC Essex?
BBC Essex broadcasts local news, interviews, speech, sport and a broad music mix.
Can I listen to BBC Essex online?
Yes. You can listen to BBC Essex live online on Radio Player UK.
What frequencies is BBC Essex on?
BBC Essex is available on 95.3 FM, 103.5 FM, 729 AM, 765 AM and DAB.