NE1fm

About NE1fm

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Frequencies & locations:

• Online – Listen worldwide via the live internet stream
• Area served – Newcastle upon Tyne and the North East

NE1fm began life as a Newcastle community radio project and built its identity around giving local people a genuine route into broadcasting. That still matters. The station exists to serve the North East with presenter-led radio, training opportunities, creative expression and open access community broadcasting, which gives it more purpose than a disposable online jukebox.

The output is broad enough to feel alive. Rather than sticking to one tired format, the station carries breakfast and daytime radio, specialist music, local sport and personality-driven evening shows. That variety is one of its strengths, because community radio works best when it reflects the people making it, and NE1fm has always had that rough-edged local character instead of sounding over-processed or corporate.

What makes the station worth a listener’s time is its North East focus. Newcastle and the surrounding area are not treated as an afterthought. The station’s community mission, volunteer involvement and local show roster give it a clear role in the region, whether that is spotlighting music, giving presenters a platform, or carrying football and talk programming that feels close to home for listeners in the area.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Paul Baker – The Paul Baker Radio Show: Paul Baker is part of the weekday daytime line-up with The Paul Baker Radio Show, one of the regular staple shows on the schedule.
• Dave Kendall – The Packed Lunch: Dave Kendall fronts The Packed Lunch, a weekday show that helps give the station a more personality-led daytime sound.
• Mike Ryan – Drivetime: Mike Ryan hosts Drivetime, covering the run into the evening with a more local, live radio feel than generic automated output.
• Steve Johnson – The North East Non League Football Show / Soul on Sunday: Steve Johnson appears on the schedule with The North East Non League Football Show and Soul on Sunday, bringing both local football coverage and specialist music to the station.
• Julie Pendleton – The Julie Pendleton Radio Show: Julie Pendleton hosts The Julie Pendleton Radio Show, part of the station’s community-driven weekend line-up.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.novaradio.co.uk/

Studio email:
admin@novaradio.co.uk

Postal address:
John Buddle Work Village
Buddle Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8AW
United Kingdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novaradionortheast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novaradione/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/NovaradioNE

NE1fm FAQ

What is NE1fm?
NE1fm is a Newcastle community radio station with roots in North East broadcasting. It is associated with the current Nova Radio North East operation and continues to offer community-led presenter programming online.

Where is NE1fm based?
NE1fm is based in Newcastle upon Tyne and serves listeners in Newcastle and the wider North East through its online output and community-focused programming.

What kind of shows does NE1fm broadcast?
NE1fm broadcasts a mix of breakfast and daytime radio, specialist music shows, presenter-led features and local sport, including North East football coverage.

Can I listen to NE1fm outside Newcastle?
Yes. The station is available online, so you can listen from anywhere with an internet connection.

Is NE1fm a community radio station?
Yes. The station is built around community broadcasting, volunteer involvement and giving local people opportunities in radio, production and presenting.