Heart Barnstaple
Turn Up The Feel Good
Heart Barnstaple brings Heart’s feel good music and entertainment to North Devon, with local news, travel and information for listeners in Barnstaple and nearby towns.
Local Coverage
Primary area: Barnstaple
Heart Barnstaple serves Barnstaple and North Devon with Heart’s feel good music format, local news, traffic, travel and information for the area.
About Heart Barnstaple
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Frequencies & locations:
- Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK.
- FM – Heart North Devon broadcasts locally on 96.2 FM in the Barnstaple area and 97.3 FM around Ilfracombe.
- DAB – Heart may also be available on local digital radio services in parts of Devon, subject to coverage.
- Smart Speaker – You can ask your smart speaker to play Heart North Devon.
Heart Barnstaple is the local Heart service for Barnstaple and North Devon, built around Heart’s feel good music mix with local information for the area. The station is aimed at listeners who want familiar songs, upbeat presenters and practical local updates through the day.
North Devon is a very different radio patch from a large city. Journeys between Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Bideford, Braunton and the surrounding coastal and rural communities can be heavily affected by local roads, weather and seasonal traffic. That makes local travel and news updates a useful part of the service, not just decoration.
The station carries Heart’s wider schedule and recognisable national presenters while keeping the stream tied to Barnstaple and North Devon. It gives listeners the Heart sound without losing the local version aimed at the area.
Heart Barnstaple is broad, polished and easy to keep on in the background. It is not trying to be a specialist music station; its strength is accessible feel good radio for work, home, driving and everyday listening across North Devon.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden: Heart Breakfast brings feel good music, entertainment, listener features and big national moments to weekday mornings.
- Pandora Christie: Pandora Christie presents daytime programming on Heart with feel good music, competitions and listener interaction.
- Matt Wilkinson: Matt Wilkinson hosts afternoon programming on Heart, mixing music, chat and regular Heart features.
- JK and Kelly Brook: JK and Kelly Brook host Heart Drive, bringing upbeat music and entertainment to the journey home.
- Dev Griffin: Dev Griffin presents evening programming on Heart, with music, features and listener-led moments.
- Toby Anstis: Toby Anstis presents Heart’s Club Classics, featuring dance and party favourites.
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Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.heart.co.uk/barnstaple/
Studio email:
news.devon@global.com
Telephone:
0333 200 2000
Postal address:
Heart North Devon
Unit 2b, Lauder Lane
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
EX31 3TA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisheartofficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisheart/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/thisisheart
Heart Barnstaple FAQ
Can I listen to Heart Barnstaple live online?
Yes. You can listen to Heart Barnstaple live online through Radio Player UK using the play button on this page.
What area does Heart Barnstaple cover?
Heart Barnstaple is aimed at listeners in Barnstaple and North Devon, including nearby places such as Ilfracombe, Bideford, Braunton and South Molton.
What music does Heart Barnstaple play?
Heart Barnstaple plays Heart’s feel good music mix, including current pop, upbeat favourites and familiar songs from recent decades.
Does Heart Barnstaple include local news and travel?
Yes. Heart Barnstaple carries local news, weather, traffic and travel updates for Barnstaple and North Devon alongside Heart’s wider entertainment schedule.
How can I contact Heart Barnstaple?
You can contact Heart Barnstaple by texting 82122 starting your message with TARKA, or by calling 0333 200 2000.