England
North West England
Manchester
Nifty UK Radio
Big Sounds. Famous Tunes. Zero Fillers.
Nifty UK Radio is an Oldham-based local station built for Greater Manchester, mixing high-energy mainstream music with a presenter-led sound that feels local rather than faceless. It is a newer station, but it has pushed hard to build a proper identity instead of sounding like another throwaway online stream.
About Nifty UK Radio
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB+ – Available across Greater Manchester on DAB+
- Online – Listen worldwide via the live internet stream
- Base – Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Nifty UK Radio is based in Oldham and broadcasts across Greater Manchester on DAB+, online and smart speakers. The station launched in December 2024 after a difficult build period involving licensing and technical setbacks, and that matters because it explains why the project has a bit more fight and personality than stations that appear out of nowhere with nothing to say.
Musically, Nifty UK Radio leans into familiar, big-impact songs rather than niche programming for the sake of it. The pitch is straightforward: famous tunes, big sound and no filler. That gives it a broad local-radio appeal, but the station avoids becoming wallpaper because the output is driven by named presenters and proper show personalities instead of hiding behind endless automation.
Its local value is in the Greater Manchester angle. Nifty UK Radio is built to speak to listeners across Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Bolton, Stockport, Bury and Tameside, while also working with local businesses, events and community activity. For a local_radio entry, that is the right lane: recognisable music, strong production, regional relevance and a station identity that actually knows where it comes from.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Jay McCreary – Breakfast: Jay McCreary hosts the 7:00am to 10:00am morning show, bringing upbeat music, local chat and an energetic breakfast sound.
- Big Al – Mid-Mornings: Big Al fronts the 10:00am to 1:00pm show, a central part of the station sound with big tunes, banter and a larger-than-life on-air presence.
- Anna Kirkpatrick – Drivetime: Anna Kirkpatrick hosts the 4:00pm to 7:00pm drivetime slot, mixing major songs with opinions, daily talking points and stories from across Greater Manchester.
- Gavin Reeves – Evenings: Gavin Reeves takes over weekday evenings from 7:00pm, keeping the station lively with personality-led music radio.
- Simon Walker – Late Show: Simon Walker hosts the 10:00pm to midnight late show, closing the day with a smoother, more relaxed selection.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.niftyukradio.co.uk/
Studio email:
studio@niftyukradio.co.uk
Studio / Office:
0161 327 4757
Postal address:
SELNEC Media Ltd
Oldham
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563572936730
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nifty_uk_radio/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/niftyukradio
Nifty UK Radio FAQ
What is Nifty UK Radio?
Nifty UK Radio is a local radio station based in Oldham, serving listeners across Greater Manchester on DAB+, online and smart speakers.
Where is Nifty UK Radio based?
Nifty UK Radio is based in Oldham and broadcasts to a wider Greater Manchester audience including places such as Manchester, Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, Stockport and Tameside.
What kind of music does Nifty UK Radio play?
Nifty UK Radio focuses on well-known mainstream songs and a broad crowd-pleasing music mix, backed by a presenter-led local radio format rather than a narrow specialist genre.
Can I listen to Nifty UK Radio online?
Yes. Nifty UK Radio can be streamed online, and it is also available on DAB+ and smart speakers.
Who presents shows on Nifty UK Radio?
The station schedule includes presenters such as Jay McCreary, Big Al, Anna Kirkpatrick, Gavin Reeves and Simon Walker across breakfast, daytime, drivetime and evening shows.