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About Metro Radio

Listen to the internet radio of Metro Radio live, which was launched in 1974 and covers the North East England region, including Tyne and Wear, Durham, and Northumberland. Originally established as a local radio station, Metro FM has been dedicated to providing the community with locally relevant news, international popular music, and uplifting, personable programs. The station is owned by Bauer Radio Ltd. and is a part of the Planet Radio station network. Metro Radio's schedule is a combination of locally produced and networked programming. The local programming segment delivers region-specific news, travel and traffic updates, as well as weather reports for North East England. This is complemented by enjoyable programmes hosted by presenters and a selection of popular music from the past 15 years. One of the station's notable offerings is the "Steve & Karen’s Breakfast Show", which holds the distinction of being one of the UK’s longest-running morning shows, with over 20 years on air. Hosted by Steve Furnell and Karen Oxley, this award-winning show airs on weekdays from 6am to 10am and has earned multiple accolades. "The Hits UK Chart", hosted by Sam Thompson, is Bauer's proprietary chart show featuring the top 40 hottest songs, and it is broadcast from 4pm to 7pm on Sundays.

Metro Radio slogan: "The Biggest Hits. The Biggest Throwbacks"

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Postal address: Gainsborough House, 34-40 Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6BL

Website: https://hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio
Phone Studio: +44 161 288 5000, +44 161 288 0103
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Metro Radio frequencies

Alnwick area - 102.6 FMDurham - 96.6 FMHexham - 103.2 FMNorth Durham - 97.1 FMNorth Yorks - 96.6 FMSouth Northumberland - 97.1 FMTeesside - 96.6 FMTyne & Wear - 103.0 FMTyne Vallley - 103.2 FMTyneside - 97.1 FMWest Tyneside - 103.0 FM

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News about Metro Radio

Metro and TFM’s Steve and Karen share advice with students

Metro and TFM’s Breakfast hosts, Steve and Karen spoke to University of Sunderland media production students about their careers and getting into the industry.More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 09.04.2024

Bauer to rebrand heritage FM stations in England and Wales to Hits Radio

Free Radio, Gem Radio, Hallam FM, Lincs FM, Metro Radio, Pulse 1, Radio City, Rock FM, Signal 1, TFM, Viking FM and Wave Swansea are rebranding to Hits Radio. The news has been announced to staff this morning with 15 radio stations in total making the switch in April 2024.More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 10.01.2024

James Whale returns to the late show on talkRADIO

James Whale is heading back to the late show with talkRADIO. He last hosted the 10pm show during the first incarnation of Talk Radio in the 90s and has more recently been on evenings at the digital station. James Whale said: “Nearly 50 years ago I started my radio life with Metro Radio in Newcastle and because I had what they described as a ‘late night voice’ they put me on at 10 o’clock at night...More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 07.06.2021

Metro Radio & TFM on the move in Newcastle

Metro & TFM are relocating their studios and offices to the Grade II listed Gainsborough House on Grey Street in Newcastle. The studios will be used for Steve and Karen’s weekday Breakfast Show whilst the offices will host commercial teams from both stations. Metro Radio Station Director, Dom Munnelly, said: “We’re so pleased to be moving the station to one of the most iconic streets in the UK. We pride ourselves on reflecting North East life in our output...More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 26.04.2021

Pirate FM and Lincs FM to take Bauer’s chart show

Bauer’s Sunday afternoon chart countdown is to air on Pirate FM and Lincs FM from this weekend. The Hits Radio Network’s ‘UK Chart Show’ is hosted by Sarah Jane Crawford and can be heard across stations such as Metro Radio, Radio Clyde and Radio City. On Lincs FM, it replaces the locally made Top 30 with Joseph Begley, whilst at Pirate FM it provides an alternative to the current non-stop music. Joseph will continue to host his Saturday breakfast show on Lincs FM...More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 11.02.2021

Audio and Radio Industry Awards 2020 – Winners

The winners at the Audio and Radio Industry Awards 2020 have been revealed at an event at the London Palladium. The BBC took home 17 awards including Emma Barnett for Best Speech Presenter on BBC Radio 5 Live, Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James for Best New Show, The 1Xtra Breakfast Show with Dotty forBest Music Breakfast Show and Elis James and John Robins for Funniest Show on BBC Radio 5 Live. Bauer Media radio brands were recognised on the night with Absolute Radio winning Gold for their coverage for Mental Health Awareness Week as well as their regional station Forth 1 who won Best Local Radio Show...More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 04.03.2020

Nominations for the 2020 IRN Awards revealed

The nominations for the 2020 IRN Awards have been announced by Sky News presenter Kay Burley. There are 12 categories including the Student Journalist of the Year prize which is supported by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. The awards event itself will take place at Sky Cinema in west London on Thursday 26th March 2020, also hosted by Kay. IRN Editor and Chair of Judges, Dave Terris said: This is a stellar list of nominations representing the gold standard in commercial radio news and sport...More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 12.02.2020

Shortlist out for Audio and Radio Industry Awards 2020

The shortlist for this year’s Radio Academy’s ARIAs have been announced at an event at News UK headquarters in London. Presenters getting nominated include Chris Evans, Greg James, Stephen Nolan, Zoe Ball and Frank Skinner. Bauer leads the Commercial Radio nominees with just over two dozen, whilst we count that News UK has around 15. Global isn’t mentioned due to not submitting any entries once again this year. The rest of the shortlist includes newspapers, independent podcasts, independent producers and presenters, along with a few local radio stations including...More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 15.01.2020

Bauer to network drivetime across 11 licences in North and Midlands

Bauer Media has announced plans to network Wes Butters and Gemma Atkinson across most of its big city stations in England, meaning 7 presenters will lose their daily drivetime show. From 2nd September, Wes will be on 4-7pm across Metro Radio, TFM, Rock FM, Radio City, Hallam FM, Radio Aire, Viking FM and the four Free Radio stations in the West Midlands – in addition to his current show on Hits Radio in Manchester and on DAB across the UK. Gemma will join the show after her maternity leave...More >>

radiotoday.co.uk - 05.08.2019

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Metro Radio's programmes21

01:00 - Jennie Longdon

The Biggest Hits, The Biggest Throwbacks with Jennie!

04:00 - Matt Crabb

The biggest hits, the biggest throwbacks with Matt Crabb...

06:00 - Steve & Karen's Breakfast Show

We become Hits Radio this Wednesday at 6am!

10:00 - The 10am Throwback

The biggest throwbacks, in the mix, every weekday morning at 10am...

11:00 - Tom Green

The biggest hits, the biggest throwbacks with Tom Green...

13:00 - Hattie Pearson

The biggest hits, the biggest throwbacks with Hattie Pearson..

16:00 - Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan

The biggest hits, the biggest throwbacks on the way home...

19:00 - The Hits Radio Evening Show with Sam Thompson

Sam's here with the biggest hits, the biggest throwbacks and the biggest guests!

22:00 - Sarah-Jane Crawford

The biggest hits, the biggest throwbacks with Sarah-Jane Crawford...