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Radio Burnley

Radio Burnley

Real local radio for Burnley and East Lancashire

Radio Burnley is a local station for Burnley and East Lancashire, combining music, local information, weather, community stories and presenter-led shows with a strong focus on the town it serves.

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About Radio Burnley

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Frequencies & locations:

  • DAB – East Lancashire
  • Online – Live stream via website and app

Radio Burnley is built around something a lot of stations claim but do not really deliver: being genuinely local. The station positions itself as real local radio for Burnley and East Lancashire, with content made for the town rather than a generic feed dressed up with the odd place name. That matters, because Burnley listeners do not need another bland network clone. They need a station that actually sounds like it belongs to the area.

The output mixes music with local information, news, weather and community coverage, which gives the station a much stronger identity than a simple nonstop playlist service. Radio Burnley leans into the town and wider East Lancashire patch, including Pendle, and that local focus is what gives the station its edge. It feels like a service designed to keep listeners connected with what is happening nearby, while still being broad enough musically to work as an everyday listen.

What helps Radio Burnley stand out is its presenter-led schedule. Breakfast, brunch, lunchtime, afternoons, drivetime and specialist evening shows all give the station shape and personality. That means the page can compete properly because there is real substance to write about: named presenters, named shows, a clear coverage area and a genuine local angle. For listeners in Burnley, this is the sort of station that earns loyalty by sounding rooted, useful and recognisably theirs.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Olly Houldsworth – The Breakfast Show: Olly Houldsworth fronts the weekday Breakfast Show, leading the station’s early-morning mix of music, local conversation and start-of-day energy.
  • Blackers – Brunch with Blackers: Blackers hosts Brunch with Blackers, a regular daytime show that helps carry the station from breakfast into lunchtime with a relaxed local feel.
  • Liz Catlow – Liz at Lunch: Liz Catlow presents Liz at Lunch, one of the station’s best-defined named shows and a visible part of the weekday lineup.
  • Stuart Clarkson – Afternoons: Stuart Clarkson takes over in Afternoons, keeping the station moving through the middle of the day with music and on-air personality.
  • Andy Hilbert – Drivetime: Andy Hilbert hosts Drivetime, the main late-afternoon slot built for listeners heading home and staying connected with Burnley.
  • Dave Metcalfe – Decades: Dave Metcalfe presents Decades, with themed editions covering different eras including 60s, 80s and 00s music.
  • Big Phil and Matty – Saturday Breakfast: Big Phil and Matty front Saturday Breakfast, giving the weekend schedule a recognisable local start.
  • Mick Fuller – Soul Shyne: Mick Fuller presents Soul Shyne, one of the station’s specialist Friday night shows.
  • Paul Hoey – The Lockdown Radio Show: Paul Hoey hosts The Lockdown Radio Show, part of Radio Burnley’s evening specialist output.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://radioburnley.com/

Studio email:
studio@radioburnley.com

Studio:
01282 501383

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radio4burnley/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radio4burnley/

Radio Burnley FAQ

What is Radio Burnley?
Radio Burnley is a local radio station serving Burnley and East Lancashire with music, local information, news, weather and presenter-led programming.

Where can I listen to Radio Burnley?
You can listen to Radio Burnley online through its live stream and app, and the station also broadcasts on DAB across East Lancashire.

What kind of shows does Radio Burnley broadcast?
Radio Burnley broadcasts a full schedule including breakfast, brunch, lunchtime, afternoons, drivetime and specialist evening shows, alongside local information and music.

Is Radio Burnley focused on local content?
Yes. Radio Burnley is built around Burnley and East Lancashire, with community-led content, local information, weather and programming made for the area it serves.

How can I contact Radio Burnley?
You can contact Radio Burnley through its website at radioburnley.com, by email at studio@radioburnley.com, or by phone on 01282 501383.