Horizon Radio Northampton
Local Radio for Northampton
Horizon Radio Northampton is a community station for Northampton and the surrounding area, mixing local information, presenter-led shows, specialist music and support for local artists.
About Horizon Radio Northampton
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB Digital Radio – Available on DAB in Northampton
- Online – Listen live online via Radio Player UK and the Horizon Radio player
- App – Available through the Horizon Radio app
- Smart Speakers – Available on smart speakers
Horizon Radio Northampton is built to sound like a real local station rather than a generic online stream with a town name bolted onto it. The station’s public positioning is rooted in Northampton and focuses on community broadcasting, inclusivity and local relevance, which already puts it ahead of a lot of thin small-scale radio brands that say “local” but offer very little of the place they claim to serve.
A big part of the appeal is that the output is not just a recycled music loop. Horizon Radio Northampton carries named breakfast, daytime, drivetime and evening shows, gives space to specialist programming, and makes room for local artists and community voices. That matters because listeners in Northamptonshire need more than wallpaper radio if the station is going to earn repeat use.
The schedule also has enough personality to give the station shape. Breakfast shows, local music features, lifestyle programming, retro shows and country slots all help Horizon Radio Northampton feel like an active service with appointment listening, not just another anonymous stream. For Northampton listeners, that makes it more useful and more memorable than plenty of small stations with weaker local identity.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Tony and Emma – Breakfast: Tony and Emma host the weekday Breakfast show from 7am to 9am, giving Horizon Radio Northampton a recognisable local start to the day.
- N Leigh Hunt – Drivetime: N Leigh Hunt fronts Drivetime, one of the station’s core weekday live shows for the afternoon and early evening slot.
- Lonely Gimmick and Beth Duggan – The Local Music Show: Lonely Gimmick and Beth Duggan present The Local Music Show, spotlighting bands and musicians from the local area with interviews, studio performances and new music.
- Nancy Stevens – The Nancy Stevens Lifestyle Show: Nancy Stevens hosts her lifestyle show with fashion, menopause discussion, theatre, TV, books and guest interviews, giving the station a clear personality-led specialist programme.
- Retro Andy – Retroactive: Retro Andy presents Retroactive, a hand-picked mix of classic tracks and “low mileage oldies” for evening listeners who want a stronger throwback show.
- Phil Walsh – Horizon Country: Phil Walsh fronts Horizon Country, bringing a dedicated country music strand into the Northampton schedule rather than limiting the station to one broad daytime sound.
Contact Information
Studio email:
info@horizonradio.com
Studio / Text / WhatsApp:
079079 91055
Postal address:
Studio 3
Hazelrigg House
33 Mare Fair
Northampton
NN1 1SR
Horizon Radio Northampton FAQ
What is Horizon Radio Northampton?
Horizon Radio Northampton is a community radio station serving Northampton and the surrounding area with local presenters, local music, specialist shows and community-focused broadcasting.
Where can I listen to Horizon Radio Northampton?
You can listen live on Radio Player UK, through the Horizon Radio player online, on the app, on smart speakers and on DAB in Northampton.
What kind of programmes does Horizon Radio Northampton broadcast?
Horizon Radio Northampton broadcasts breakfast and drivetime shows, local music features, lifestyle content, retro music, country music and other presenter-led specialist programmes.
Who presents shows on Horizon Radio Northampton?
Named presenters and shows include Tony and Emma at Breakfast, N Leigh Hunt on Drivetime, Lonely Gimmick and Beth Duggan on The Local Music Show, Nancy Stevens, Retro Andy and Phil Walsh.
How can I contact Horizon Radio Northampton?
You can contact Horizon Radio Northampton by phone on 01604 389096, by text or WhatsApp on 079079 91055, by email at info@horizonradio.com, or by writing to the station at Hazelrigg House in Northampton.