Sandgrounder Radio

About Sandgrounder Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

• DAB+ – The current Dune Radio service broadcasts on DAB+ across parts of the North West Coast
• Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK
• Smart speakers – The current Dune Radio service is also promoted for smart speaker listening

Sandgrounder Radio started as a Southport local radio brand, built around music, local presenters and a strong connection with the town. The name itself comes from Southport’s “Sandgrounder” identity, giving the station a clear sense of place from the start. Its original appeal was simple: local radio for Southport listeners, with familiar songs, local voices and a coastal Merseyside feel.

The station later developed into Dune Radio, broadening the service beyond Southport while keeping its North West coastal focus. Today, Dune Radio promotes DAB+ coverage across areas including Liverpool, Wirral, Halton, Southport, Blackpool and Preston, with online and smart speaker listening also part of the station’s offering. That makes the Sandgrounder name an important part of the station’s history rather than just a throwaway old brand.

For listeners searching for Sandgrounder Radio, the station is best understood as the Southport-rooted predecessor to Dune Radio. Its sound sits in the local commercial radio space: upbeat familiar music, presenter-led daytime programming, local information, traffic, weather, tide times and North West coastal updates. It works well for listeners who want local radio with more personality than a faceless playlist.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Dune Radio’s current presenter line-up includes Alex Cann, Andy Hilbert, Brent Williams, Dave Turley, Ed Shepherd, Ian Strom, Jacqui Lewis, Jason Hardy, Jo Lloyd, Jo Mills, Paul Jordan, Paul Winstanley and Olly Houldsworth. Current schedule examples include Alex Cann on breakfast programming, Ian Strom presenting daytime and weekend output, Olly Houldsworth appearing on afternoon and anthem-led shows, and Jo Mills presenting the Dune Late Show. Older Sandgrounder Radio presenter listings also included Andy Hilbert, Brent Williams, Dave Turley, Dave Walker, Debi Jones, Hayley Murray, Johnny Kennedy, Neil Newton, Pauline Daniels, Paul Leckie and Rob Charles, showing how presenter-led local radio was central to the station from the start.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Alex Cann: Current Dune Radio presenter listed on breakfast and daytime programming.
• Andy Hilbert: Presenter and broadcaster associated with Sandgrounder Radio and Dune Radio, with experience across commercial and BBC local radio.
• Brent Williams: Presenter associated with Sandgrounder Radio and listed in the current Dune Radio presenter line-up.
• Dave Turley: North West radio presenter connected with Sandgrounder Radio and listed among Dune Radio presenters.
• Ian Strom: Presenter listed on Dune Radio programming, including daytime and weekend output.
• Jo Mills: Presenter associated with Sandgrounder Radio and listed on current Dune Radio output including late-night programming.
• Olly Houldsworth: Dune Radio presenter appearing on afternoon and anthem-led schedule slots.
• Rob Charles: Former Sandgrounder Radio presenter with long North West radio experience, also known for appearing as the radio presenter Mike on Peter Kay’s Car Share.

Contact Information

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

Postal address:
Dune Radio
North West Coast
United Kingdom

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

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

X / Twitter: https://x.com/DuneRadioUK

Sandgrounder Radio FAQ

What is Sandgrounder Radio?
Sandgrounder Radio was a Southport-based local radio station connected with Merseyside and the North West Coast. The station later became Dune Radio.

Can I listen to Sandgrounder Radio online?
Yes. You can listen online through Radio Player UK using the play button on this page.

Is Sandgrounder Radio now Dune Radio?
Yes. Sandgrounder Radio later rebranded as Dune Radio, which now promotes coverage across the North West Coast including Liverpool, Wirral, Halton, Southport, Blackpool and Preston.

Where was Sandgrounder Radio based?
Sandgrounder Radio was strongly associated with Southport in Merseyside, with a local radio identity built around the town and the wider North West coastal area.

What kind of music and shows are connected with Sandgrounder Radio?
Sandgrounder Radio and the later Dune Radio service are connected with familiar music, presenter-led daytime shows, local information, traffic, weather, tide times and North West coastal updates.