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North Derbyshire Radio
All about great music and where we live
North Derbyshire Radio is a genuinely local station built around the places it serves. Rather than pretending to be local while sounding like every other generic stream, it leans into news, sport, events and presenter-led shows that are tied to everyday life across North Derbyshire.
About North Derbyshire Radio
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB – Available across High Peak on DAB
- Online – Listen worldwide via the live internet stream
- Area served – Buxton, Chesterfield, High Peak and North Derbyshire
North Derbyshire Radio was created to serve North Derbyshire with proper local output rather than anonymous background noise. The station's own pitch is clear: local news, local sport, local presenters and music, with a community-first approach that tries to reflect the area it covers. That alone gives it more value than plenty of small stations that talk about community but never actually sound rooted anywhere.
The station has built its output around the places and people of North Derbyshire, with local stories, events coverage, sport and presenter-led daytime radio sitting at the heart of the schedule. It is not trying to be a national brand in disguise. It sounds like a station for listeners in and around Buxton, Chesterfield and the wider patch, which is exactly what makes local radio useful when it is done properly.
North Derbyshire Radio has also pushed beyond being just an online stream. It has its own app, smart-speaker access and joined the High Peak small-scale DAB multiplex, which widened its reach across Buxton and the High Peak. That matters because it gives the station a more serious local footprint. It is trying to become part of daily life in the area rather than just another forgettable link on the internet.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Andy Lawson – Andy Lawson at Breakfast: Andy Lawson hosts the weekday breakfast show from 7am to 9am, mixing upbeat conversation and feel-good music to start the day.
- Claire Salanyk – Thursday Midday Show: Claire Salanyk is on air every Thursday from midday with lively discussion focused on local life in North Derbyshire and Chesterfield.
- Nigel Turner – Friday Midday Show: Nigel Turner presents Friday lunchtime with good-news stories, local milestones and a roundup of weekend what's-on events from across North Derbyshire.
- Robbie Burns – Lunchtime and Saturday Morning: Robbie Burns is heard every Tuesday and Wednesday at lunchtime and on Saturday mornings from 10am, bringing music and easy-going conversation.
- Andy Liversidge – Early Breakfast / Sunday Afternoon: Andy Liversidge brings experience to the Early Breakfast show and also hosts Sunday afternoon from 4pm, including the game “A Clue With Your Brew”.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://northderbyshireradio.com/
Studio email:
news@northderbyshireradio.com
Postal address:
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North Derbyshire Radio FAQ
What is North Derbyshire Radio?
North Derbyshire Radio is a local radio station serving Buxton, Chesterfield, High Peak and the wider North Derbyshire area with local news, sport, presenters and music.
Where is North Derbyshire Radio based?
North Derbyshire Radio serves communities across North Derbyshire, including Buxton, Chesterfield and the High Peak, with programming focused on the local area.
What kind of shows does North Derbyshire Radio broadcast?
The station broadcasts breakfast and daytime radio, local news, local sport, community features and presenter-led music shows throughout the week.
Can I listen to North Derbyshire Radio online?
Yes. North Derbyshire Radio is available online, through its app and on smart speakers, and it also broadcasts on DAB in the High Peak area.
Does North Derbyshire Radio cover local sport and events?
Yes. Local sport and local events are a major part of the station's output, alongside local news and community information.