Radio Newark
Local radio for Newark and Nottinghamshire
Radio Newark is a local station serving Newark-on-Trent and the wider Nottinghamshire area with a mix of music, local news, events coverage and presenter-led programming. It is built around the town and surrounding communities, giving listeners a station that sounds tied to Newark rather than a generic regional feed.
About Radio Newark
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 107.8 FM in Newark
- DAB – Available on DAB across Nottingham and the city region
- Online – Listen live via Radio Player UK, the official website and mobile app
- Smart Speaker – Ask your smart speaker to play "Radio Newark"
Radio Newark positions itself as the dedicated radio station for Newark-on-Trent, and that local focus is what gives it value. The station carries music-led output through the day, but it also leans heavily into Newark news, travel, sport, community events and interviews. That makes it more useful than stations that just drop a town name into the branding and carry on sounding anonymous.
The station is easy to access too. Radio Newark promotes listening on 107.8 FM in Newark, on DAB across Nottingham and the city region, online, on its mobile app and through smart speakers. That spread matters because it gives the station proper local reach while still making it simple for listeners outside the immediate FM area to keep up with what is happening in Newark and the surrounding part of Nottinghamshire.
What helps the station stand out is that it has recognisable programming rather than a faceless wall of automation. Breakfast, daytime and drivetime are anchored by named presenters, and the wider schedule includes specialist and local-interest shows such as Newark Amplified and The Outer Limits. For a community station, that mix of accessibility, personality and local relevance is exactly what it should be doing.
Notable Presenters & Shows
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Matt Colbourne: Hosts Radio Newark Breakfast, the station’s main weekday breakfast show from 6am to 10am.
- Jamie Curt: Presents Drivetime, fronting the weekday late afternoon show from 4pm to 7pm.
- Jack Brett: Presents Newark Amplified with Jack Brett, a show focused on local music from Newark and the surrounding area.
- Annie Turner: Hosts The Outer Limits, one of the named specialist shows on the Radio Newark presenter line-up.
- Craig: Presents Saturday Breakfast, bringing music, events and weekend conversation to the early weekend schedule.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.radionewark.co.uk/
Studio email:
hello@radionewark.co.uk
Studio:
01636 554004
Postal address:
Office 11, Navigation Business Centre
Mill Gate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 4TS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radionewark/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radio_newark/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/radionewarkuk
Radio Newark FAQ
What is Radio Newark?
Radio Newark is a local community radio station for Newark-on-Trent and the surrounding Nottinghamshire area, broadcasting music, local news, events, interviews and presenter-led shows.
How can I listen to Radio Newark live?
You can listen live on Radio Player UK, on 107.8 FM in Newark, on DAB across Nottingham and the city region, through the Radio Newark website and app, and on compatible smart speakers.
What kind of programmes does Radio Newark broadcast?
Radio Newark mixes mainstream music with local content and named shows including Radio Newark Breakfast, Drivetime, Newark Amplified and The Outer Limits.
Does Radio Newark cover local news and events?
Yes. The station regularly covers Newark news, travel, community activity, sport and local events, alongside its music and presenter-led output.
How do I contact Radio Newark?
You can contact Radio Newark by phone on 01636 554004, by email at hello@radionewark.co.uk, through the official website, or via its Facebook, Instagram and X accounts.