Sun FM Takes Over in Durham and Darlington

Helius Media have sold the licenses for Alpha Radio (Darlington) and Durham Radio to Nation Broadcasting, the owners of Sun FM. The frequencies are now relaying Sun FM, although it is not clear if this is with any opt outs for news and adverts. This is yet another change for listeners to 102.6, 102.8, 103.2…Read moreRead more

Helius Unveils New Websites

Helius Media Group has unveiled new websites for some of its radio stations. Alpha Radio and Durham Radio both have new websites, following the launch/re-launch of these stations on July 1st. An announcement on the websites also reveals that new smartphone apps are due to be launched on 1st August. Alpha Radio can be found…Read moreRead more

Alpha FM will Join Durham FM in Returning

The Durham and Darlington FM licenses owned by View TV Group have been sold to Helius Media. The licenses which had been joined to form a single station, had been broadcasting as Vintage Music Radio, and before that Rathergood Radio. View TV bought what was Star Radio North East in March 2017, launching Rathergood Radio…Read moreRead more