Heart Northamptonshire
Turn up the Feel Good
Listen live to Heart Northamptonshire on Radio Player UK. Heart Northamptonshire, also known as Heart 96.6, serves Northampton and the wider county with feel-good music, familiar Heart presenters, entertainment and local updates.
Local Coverage
Primary area: Northamptonshire
About Heart Northamptonshire
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Frequencies & locations:
- Northampton – 96.6 FM
- Northamptonshire DAB – 10C
- Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK
Heart Northamptonshire is the Northamptonshire local version of Heart, broadcasting on 96.6 FM to Northampton and nearby areas. The station brings Heart’s upbeat, feel-good music format to listeners across the county, with local information alongside familiar presenter-led shows.
The station has a strong Northamptonshire radio heritage through Northants 96, the local commercial station name many listeners knew before the service became part of Heart. That background still gives the Northamptonshire feed a useful county identity rather than making it feel like a generic national stream.
Heart Northamptonshire is a good fit for everyday listening around Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby, Daventry and surrounding towns. The music mix leans bright and mainstream, with pop favourites, familiar songs, entertainment features, local news and travel updates through the day.
The 96.6 FM signal is centred on Northampton, while DAB and online listening make the station easier to hear across the wider county. For listeners wanting Heart’s sound with a Northamptonshire connection, this is the right local Heart feed.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden: Heart Breakfast brings a major morning show to Heart Northamptonshire, with feel-good music, entertainment, celebrity guests and listener features.
- Ashley Roberts: Ashley Roberts is part of Heart’s breakfast line-up, adding entertainment, showbiz and music features to the morning schedule.
- Matt Wilkinson: Matt Wilkinson presents on Heart with a daytime mix of feel-good music, entertainment and listener interaction.
- Ben Atkinson and Kelly Brook: Ben Atkinson and Kelly Brook present on Heart, bringing music, conversation and entertainment to the schedule.
- Pandora Christie: Pandora Christie presents Heart’s Club Classics, built around upbeat throwbacks and feel-good dance-floor favourites.
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Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.heart.co.uk/northants/
Studio email:
customer.support@global.com
Customer Support:
0333 200 2000
Postal address:
Heart Northamptonshire
Global
4th Floor, CBX II
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 Northamptonshire FAQ
Can I listen to Heart Northamptonshire online?
Yes. You can listen to Heart Northamptonshire live online through Radio Player UK using the play button on this page.
What frequency is Heart Northamptonshire on?
Heart Northamptonshire broadcasts on 96.6 FM for Northampton. It is also available on Northamptonshire DAB 10C and online.
What area does Heart Northamptonshire cover?
Heart Northamptonshire covers Northampton and the wider Northamptonshire area, including places such as Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby, Daventry, Towcester and Rushden.
Was Heart Northamptonshire previously Northants 96?
Yes. The Northamptonshire 96.6 FM service was previously known as Northants 96 before becoming part of the Heart network.
What kind of music does Heart Northamptonshire play?
Heart Northamptonshire plays feel-good pop, hot adult contemporary songs and familiar favourites, alongside Heart presenters, entertainment and local updates.