
Heart Chelmsford
Turn Up The Feel Good
Heart Chelmsford brings Heart’s feel good music and entertainment to Essex, with local news, travel and information for listeners in Chelmsford and across the county.
Local Coverage
Primary area: Chelmsford
Heart Chelmsford serves Chelmsford and Essex with Heart’s feel good music format, local news, traffic, travel and information for the county.
About Heart Chelmsford
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Frequencies & locations:
- Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK.
- FM – Heart Essex broadcasts on 102.6 FM for Chelmsford and mid Essex, with other Essex frequencies including 96.3 FM, 97.5 FM, 101.7 FM and 96.1 FM depending on area.
- DAB – Heart Essex is available on local DAB digital radio in Essex, subject to coverage.
- Smart Speaker – You can ask your smart speaker to play Heart Essex.
Heart Chelmsford is the local Heart service for Chelmsford and Essex, giving listeners a county-focused version of Heart’s feel good radio format. The station mixes upbeat pop, familiar favourites and entertainment with local information for Chelmsford, mid Essex and surrounding towns.
The local service matters because Essex is a busy travel patch. Chelmsford, the A12, A130, A414, rail routes into London and links towards Braintree, Maldon, Brentwood, Basildon and Southend all shape daily journeys, so local travel and news updates give the station real practical value.
Heart Chelmsford carries Heart’s wider schedule and familiar presenters while keeping the stream tied to Essex. That makes it a useful choice for listeners who want the Heart sound with local news, weather, traffic and travel information for Chelmsford and the wider county.
The station is broad, polished and easy to keep on through the day. It is not trying to be specialist radio; its strength is feel good music, familiar voices, light entertainment and useful local updates in one simple stream.
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.
- Ben Atkinson: Ben Atkinson presents late-night programming on Heart with feel good music to round off the day.
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Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.heart.co.uk/essex/
Studio:
0345 481 0077
Postal address:
Heart Essex
4th Floor
CBX II Midsummer East
Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 2EA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisheartofficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisheart/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/thisisheart
Heart Chelmsford FAQ
Can I listen to Heart Chelmsford live online?
Yes. You can listen to Heart Chelmsford live online through Radio Player UK using the play button on this page.
What area does Heart Chelmsford cover?
Heart Chelmsford is aimed at listeners in Chelmsford and Essex, including nearby places such as Braintree, Witham, Maldon, Brentwood, Basildon and Southend-on-Sea.
What music does Heart Chelmsford play?
Heart Chelmsford plays Heart’s feel good music mix, including current pop, upbeat favourites and familiar songs from recent decades.
Does Heart Chelmsford include local news and travel?
Yes. Heart Chelmsford carries local news, weather, traffic and travel updates for Chelmsford and Essex alongside Heart’s wider entertainment schedule.
How can I contact Heart Chelmsford?
You can contact Heart Chelmsford by texting 82122 starting your message with EAST, or by calling the studio on 0345 481 0077.
