Hits Radio Lancashire
The Biggest Hits, The Biggest Throwbacks
Listen to Hits Radio Lancashire live online for hit music, throwbacks, local updates and entertainment across Preston and Lancashire.
About Hits Radio Lancashire
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 97.4 FM for Preston and Lancashire.
- DAB – Available on DAB Digital Radio on the Lancashire multiplex, block 12A.
- Online – Listen live online on Radio Player UK.
Hits Radio Lancashire is Bauer’s local Hits Radio service for Preston and Lancashire, carrying forward the heritage of Rock FM, 97.4 Rock FM and Red Rose Rock FM. The station now sits inside the wider Hits Radio network, with a bright commercial format built around current hits, familiar throwbacks, entertainment and local information.
The station broadcasts on 97.4 FM across Lancashire, on DAB Digital Radio, and online. Its output combines Lancashire news, travel and local updates with Hits Radio’s national shows, giving listeners in Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Chorley, Leyland, South Ribble and nearby areas a local service wrapped around a bigger network schedule.
For listeners across Preston and Lancashire, Hits Radio Lancashire works best as an upbeat everyday station for commuting, work, school runs and general background listening. The playlist is broad and easy to dip into, mixing current chart songs with familiar throwbacks, competitions and presenter-led features rather than specialist music programming.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Fleur East, Will Best & James Barr: Host Hits Radio Breakfast every weekday morning, with big hits, throwbacks, celebrity guests, competitions and entertainment.
- Tom Green: Presents weekday daytime programming on Hits Radio, with current hits, throwbacks and music-led features through the workday.
- Marvin Humes: Hosts weekday afternoons on Hits Radio, bringing hit music, throwbacks and entertainment into the early afternoon.
- Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan: Present the weekday drivetime show, mixing current hits and throwbacks with conversation, humour and listener interaction.
- Sam Thompson: Presents The Hits UK Chart, counting down the UK's biggest songs with chart-focused weekend programming.
- Kimberly Wyatt: Hosts Sunday evening programming on Hits Radio, with a throwback-led show built around familiar feel-good tracks.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/lancashire/
Studio:
01772 477700
Postal address:
Hits Radio Lancashire
4B Millennium City Park
Barnfield Way
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 5DB
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockfm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitsradiouk
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/974RockFM
Hits Radio Lancashire FAQ
Can I listen to Hits Radio Lancashire online?
Yes. You can listen to Hits Radio Lancashire live online on Radio Player UK using the player on this page.
What frequency is Hits Radio Lancashire on?
Hits Radio Lancashire broadcasts on 97.4 FM for Preston and Lancashire, and is also available on DAB Digital Radio on the Lancashire multiplex.
What was Hits Radio Lancashire called before?
Hits Radio Lancashire was previously known as Rock FM and 97.4 Rock FM. Earlier station heritage includes Red Rose Rock FM and Red Rose Radio.
Who owns Hits Radio Lancashire?
Hits Radio Lancashire is owned and operated by Bauer Media Audio UK as part of the Hits Radio network.
What area does Hits Radio Lancashire serve?
The station serves Preston and Lancashire, including nearby areas such as Blackburn, Burnley, Chorley, Leyland and South Ribble.