Silk 106.9

About Silk 106.9

Local Time: Loading...

Current weather: Loading weather...

Frequencies & locations:

• FM – 106.9 FM in Macclesfield and East Cheshire
• DAB – Also promoted through local DAB digital radio coverage
• Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK

Silk 106.9 is one of Cheshire’s best-known independent local radio stations, serving East Cheshire from its Macclesfield base. The station mixes familiar music with local news, sport, travel, weather, community features and information for listeners across Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Congleton, Sandbach, Knutsford and the surrounding area. Its strength is that it still behaves like a local station rather than a generic network feed.

The station’s own positioning leans heavily into localness, community support and independent broadcasting. Silk 106.9 covers everyday Cheshire life through features such as local news, live travel, weather, school updates, lost and found pets, workplace features, charity support and local events. That gives the station useful local weight beyond the music, especially for listeners who want East Cheshire updates during the working day.

Musically, Silk 106.9 sits in the adult contemporary and classic hits space, making it easy to listen to at home, in the car or at work. The station’s schedule includes breakfast, daytime, afternoon, sport, weekend and evening programming, with a presenter-led feel that suits local radio well. For people in East Cheshire, Silk 106.9 offers a familiar mix of music, local voices and practical information from a station that still has a clear sense of place.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Andy Clewes presents weekday morning programming on Silk 106.9 and is strongly connected with the station’s local charity and community features. Daz Antrobus presents the Big Afternoon Show, bringing music, personality and local interaction to the weekday schedule. Dave Chipman is linked with Silk Sport, while Mike Peters presents Weekend Breakfast. Dave Phillips presents Sunday Daytime Show, Jade Worsley starts the weekend with music-led programming, and Phil England is also listed as part of the Silk 106.9 team. The schedule also includes Silk NON stop, Evening Show, Lovezone and local features such as School of the Week, Charity of the Week and Workplace of the Week.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Andy Clewes: Silk 106.9 presenter associated with weekday morning programming and local community features across East Cheshire.
• Daz Antrobus: Presenter of the Big Afternoon Show, bringing music, local interaction and personality to the weekday afternoon schedule.
• Dave Chipman: Presenter connected with Silk Sport and the station’s local sports coverage.
• Mike Peters: Presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Silk 106.9.
• Dave Phillips: Presenter of Sunday Daytime Show, part of the station’s weekend schedule.
• Jade Worsley: Silk 106.9 presenter listed as starting the weekend with music-led programming.
• Phil England: Listed member of the Silk 106.9 on-air team.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.silk1069.com/

Sales:
01625 268000

Postal address:
Cheshire’s Silk 106.9
Adelaide House
Adelaide Street
Macclesfield
SK10 2QS
United Kingdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silk1069/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silk1069/

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/silk1069

Silk 106.9 FAQ

What is Silk 106.9?
Silk 106.9 is an independent local radio station for East Cheshire, broadcasting music, local news, sport, travel, weather, community features and presenter-led programmes from Macclesfield.

Can I listen to Silk 106.9 online?
Yes. You can listen to Silk 106.9 live online through Radio Player UK using the play button on this page.

What frequency is Silk 106.9 on?
Silk 106.9 broadcasts on 106.9 FM in Macclesfield and East Cheshire, and is also available online.

Where is Silk 106.9 based?
Silk 106.9 is based at Adelaide House, Adelaide Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2QS.

Who are some Silk 106.9 presenters?
Silk 106.9 presenters include Andy Clewes, Daz Antrobus, Dave Chipman, Mike Peters, Dave Phillips, Jade Worsley and Phil England.