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25

May 2021

Last Updated: 25/05/2021
Business
Business

HG1 Radio to cease broadcasting on Thursday

by John Plummer

| 25 May, 2021
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Station manager Dave Parker says HG1 Radio will come off air at the end of Thursday, adding 'things simply don't stack up on a business level'.

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YO1 Enterprises, which owns HG1 Radio, has said it is reviewing its projects.



HG1 Radio is to cease broadcasting this week due to commercial difficulties, it was announced today.

The digital station, which is available online and through smart devices, began operating in July last year.

But its future appeared uncertain when parent company Y01 Enterprises announced last month it was under review after sister station West Yorkshire Radio closed.

Station manager Dave Parker said HG1 Radio will come off air at the end of Thursday. He added:

"Very recently there have been a number of managerial changes at the parent company and we have taken the time to very carefully evaluate the current situation and, although HG1 has had a steady and loyal audience base, things simply don't stack up on a business level.
"No jobs have been impacted by the closure.
"We would like to say a massive thank you to our presentation team and, most importantly, to our listeners over the last ten months or so."


HG1 Radio plays music from the 1960s until the present days and provides news and competitions.

Its closure is another blow to Harrogate district local radio.

Last year Stray FM rebranded as Greatest Hits Radio.

Besides Stray FM, Harrogate is served by the digital stations Harrogate Community Radio, Your Harrogate and Harrogate Hospital Radio.







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