Huddersfield is set to welcome a brand new digital radio station, Huddle Radio, launching on 1st September.
The station will be available on DAB, smart speakers such as Alexa, a dedicated app and online, broadcasting 24 hours a day.
Celebrating the very best of life in Huddersfield, Huddle Radio will work closely with a range of community partners includingHuddersfield BID, Lawrence Batley Theatre, the University of Huddersfield, Kirkwood Hospice, Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, and Radio Sangam.
Huddle will work closely with our local football teams to keep the town up to date with successes on and off the pitches at Huddersfield Town and Emley Town.
Huddersfield Hub will join as the station’s official local news partner.
Huddle Radio was created by Sarah Hancock, who said:
“I’ve lived in Huddersfield all my life and wanted to create something positive and community-driven to showcase all the great people and places we have here.”
Harpreet Uppal MP for Huddersfield stated:
The station will feature a number of familiar West Yorkshire voices. Danny Mylo, former Pulse 1 Breakfast presenter, will be the station voice. Former Pulse 2 Breakfast host Chris Johnson will present the Drive show, while Caroline Verdon, formerly of Radio Aire Breakfast and now based in Huddersfield, will host the Huddle Workday.
Nick Hancock will present The Morning Huddle, weekdays from 7–10am. He said:
“We’ve been planning this for a long time. We want to create a station that is loads of fun for people in Huddersfield — so come and join the Huddle.”
Colne Valley MP Paul Davies welcomed the launch, saying:
“I’m delighted to hear about this exciting new radio venture in Huddersfield. As a keen radio listener, I welcome this launch and look forward to hearing local news, business updates, and stories from across Huddersfield.
I’m sure my constituents in the Colne Valley will join me in welcoming Huddle Radio, and I look forward to collaborating with the team on future stories”.
Huddle Radio will be hosting a special launch party for its founding community and commercial partners in September.
