Rother Radio

About Rother Radio

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Rother Radio is a South Yorkshire station with a clear local personality, built around the line “Love Local, Love Music!” The station serves Rotherham, Sheffield and the surrounding area with a mix of familiar music, local features, community information and presenter-led shows. It is not trying to be clever for the sake of it; the appeal is simple local radio with recognisable voices and a strong South Yorkshire feel.

The station is owned by Rotherham Broadcasting CIC and promotes itself through online listening, smart-speaker-style platforms, local events, interviews and community activity. Its website includes local weather, event coverage, listen-again features, street-team activity and local partner links, which gives Rother Radio more substance than a plain music stream. That local layer is important because it gives listeners a reason to come back beyond the songs.

The schedule is built around accessible daytime and weekend radio, with breakfast, daytime, drivetime, old skool, party, pride, chart and specialist music shows. Names such as Big Dave at Breakfast, Daytimes with Geoff, The Big Drive Home with Wayne and Out & Proud with Rotherham Pride give the station proper appointment listening. For listeners in Rotherham and South Yorkshire who want local radio with familiar music and community energy, Rother Radio is a useful fit.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Dave Nightingale – Big Dave at Breakfast: Dave Nightingale presents Big Dave at Breakfast, one of Rother Radio’s main weekday shows and a key part of the station’s local morning output.
• Geoff Webster – Daytimes: Geoff Webster presents the daytime show, keeping Rother Radio moving through the middle of the day with music and local radio personality.
• Paul Harvey – The Afternoon Show: Paul Harvey presents The Afternoon Show, part of the station’s weekday line-up for Rotherham and South Yorkshire listeners.
• Wayne Cubitt – The Big Drive Home / The Saturday Night House Party: Wayne Cubitt presents The Big Drive Home and is also linked with The Saturday Night House Party, bringing drivetime and party-style programming to the schedule.
• Baz Todd – Old Skool Anthems: Baz Todd presents Old Skool Anthems, giving Rother Radio a dedicated throwback and classic dance strand.
• Sam Mcguigan – Weekend Breakfast: Sam Mcguigan presents Weekend Breakfast, adding local weekend energy to the Rother Radio schedule.
• Eric Vickers – Saturday Afternoons: Eric Vickers presents Saturday Afternoons, part of the station’s weekend presenter-led output.
• Mat Dyson – Out & Proud with Rotherham Pride: Mat Dyson presents Out & Proud with Rotherham Pride, giving the station a named local community and LGBTQ+ focused programme.

Contact Information

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

Studio email:
studio@rotherradio.co.uk

Studio / Office:
01709 257 175

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

Rother Radio FAQ

What is Rother Radio?
Rother Radio is a local radio station for Rotherham, Sheffield and South Yorkshire, broadcasting music, presenter-led shows, local features and community updates.

Where is Rother Radio based?
Rother Radio serves Rotherham, Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area, with a strong focus on local listeners and community activity.

Can I listen to Rother Radio online?
Yes. You can listen to Rother Radio live online on Radio Player UK using the stream on this page.

What kind of programmes does Rother Radio broadcast?
Rother Radio broadcasts breakfast, daytime, afternoon, drivetime, weekend, old skool, party, pride, chart and specialist music shows.

Who presents shows on Rother Radio?
Named presenters and hosts linked with Rother Radio include Dave Nightingale, Geoff Webster, Paul Harvey, Wayne Cubitt, Baz Todd, Sam Mcguigan, Eric Vickers and Mat Dyson.