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Gen X Radio Suffolk

Gen X Radio Suffolk

Local radio for Suffolk

Gen X Radio Suffolk is a local radio station for Ipswich and the wider county, mixing presenter-led shows, local news, travel, features and music from across the decades.

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About Gen X Radio Suffolk

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Frequencies & locations:

  • DAB+ – Available across Suffolk on DAB+ digital radio
  • Online – Listen live on Radio Player UK and via the official Gen X Radio stream
  • Smart Speakers & Apps – Also available on Alexa, Google smart speakers, iOS and Android apps

Gen X Radio Suffolk is built around something a lot of local radio has lost: real connection to the place it serves. The station is rooted in Suffolk, with output shaped by people who know the county rather than a remote national playlist pretending to be local. That matters because listeners in Ipswich and across Suffolk are not just getting songs and links between them; they are getting a station that talks about the area, reflects local life and sounds like it belongs there.

The station was founded by James Hazell, a well-known East Anglian broadcaster, and its whole pitch is a straightforward one: bring genuine local commercial-style radio back to Suffolk. That comes through in the mix of music, conversation, travel, local headlines and community coverage. Gen X Radio is especially strong when it leans into county life, whether that is stories from Ipswich, coverage from around Suffolk, or features that make the station feel involved rather than detached.

For listeners, the appeal is that Gen X Radio Suffolk is broad enough to work right through the day. Breakfast, daytime, drivetime and specialist evening shows all have a recognisable local flavour, while the music stays accessible and familiar. It is the kind of station that aims to become part of your routine rather than just background noise, and in a county that has seen local radio thinned out over the years, that gives it a clear reason to exist.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Roger Woods - The Breakfast Show: Fronts breakfast on Gen X Radio Suffolk, mixing local news, travel, weather and conversation with a classic local-radio feel.
  • James Hazell - James Hazell in the Morning: The station founder hosts the weekday mid-morning show, bringing opinion, personality and local Suffolk talking points to the schedule.
  • Barry Lewis - Lunch with Barry Lewis: Takes listeners through lunchtime with an easy daytime show built around familiar music and a relaxed local tone.
  • Nigel Lungley - GenX Afternoons: Hosts afternoon radio with music, features and regular bits including the mystery voice and three at three.
  • Jeremy Durrant - Drive Time: Leads drivetime across Suffolk with tunes, travel updates, laughs and the Business Bulletin.
  • Steve Springett - Breakfast / weekend output: A long-established Suffolk radio voice whose shows bring strong local credentials and a polished commercial-radio style.
  • Matt Boorman - Album Show: Presents a specialist evening show digging into classic albums, standout tracks and feel-good long-player selections.

Contact Information

Office:
01473 273836

Postal address:
Gen X Radio Suffolk / 44.1 Creative Ltd
124 Rushmere Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 4JX
Website: https://genxradio.co.uk/
Sales: sales@genxradio.co.uk
News: news@genxradio.co.uk
Roadshow: roadshow@genxradio.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genxuk

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/genxradiouk

Gen X Radio Suffolk FAQ

What is Gen X Radio Suffolk?
Gen X Radio Suffolk is a local radio station for Ipswich and the wider county, combining music, local news, travel, features and presenter-led shows.

How can I listen to Gen X Radio Suffolk?
You can listen live on Radio Player UK, online through the official Gen X Radio stream, on DAB+ in Suffolk, on smart speakers, and through the station’s mobile apps.

Where is Gen X Radio based?
Gen X Radio Suffolk is based in Ipswich and is focused on serving listeners across Suffolk with local content and county-wide coverage.

What kind of music does Gen X Radio Suffolk play?
The station plays a broad mix of familiar music from across the decades, alongside speech, local updates and specialist evening programming.

Who presents shows on Gen X Radio Suffolk?
Named presenters on the station include Roger Woods, James Hazell, Barry Lewis, Nigel Lungley, Jeremy Durrant, Steve Springett and Matt Boorman.