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| airdate = 27 October 2001 |
| airdate = 27 October 2001 |
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| former_names = Lakeland Radio |
| former_names = Lakeland Radio |
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| frequency = [[FM broadcasting|FM]]: 100.1 MHz ([[Kendal]] and [[Morecambe]])<br>100.8 MHz ([[Windermere]])<br>101.4 MHz ([[Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick]]) <br>[[Digital Audio Broadcasting#DAB+|DAB+]]: 11B (Morecambe Bay) |
| frequency = [[FM broadcasting|FM]]: 100.1 MHz ([[Kendal]] and [[Morecambe]])<br>100.8 MHz ([[Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere]])<br>101.4 MHz ([[Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick]]) <br>[[Digital Audio Broadcasting#DAB+|DAB+]]: 11B (Morecambe Bay) |
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| format = [[Soft Adult Contemporary]] |
| format = [[Soft Adult Contemporary]] |
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| network = [[Smooth Radio (2014)|Smooth Radio]] |
| network = [[Smooth Radio (2014)|Smooth Radio]] |
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On 20 November 2017, CN Group announced Lakeland Radio would be sold to [[Global Media & Entertainment|Global]] along with sister station [[Heart North Lancashire & Cumbria|The Bay]] - the sale was finalised by 1 December 2017.<ref>[http://www.lakelandradio.co.uk/news/local-news/lakeland-radio-sold-to-global-entertainment-group/ Lakeland Radio Sold To Global Entertainment Group], Lakeland Radio, 20 November 2017</ref> Global later announced Lakeland Radio would become part of the [[Smooth Radio (2014)|Smooth]] network. |
On 20 November 2017, CN Group announced Lakeland Radio would be sold to [[Global Media & Entertainment|Global]] along with sister station [[Heart North Lancashire & Cumbria|The Bay]] - the sale was finalised by 1 December 2017.<ref>[http://www.lakelandradio.co.uk/news/local-news/lakeland-radio-sold-to-global-entertainment-group/ Lakeland Radio Sold To Global Entertainment Group], Lakeland Radio, 20 November 2017</ref> Global later announced Lakeland Radio would become part of the [[Smooth Radio (2014)|Smooth]] network. |
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The Lakeland Radio brand and programming |
The Lakeland Radio brand and programming were phased out in February 2018 and following a transition period, the station was relaunched as Smooth Lake District at 6 am on Monday 5 March 2018.<ref>[https://radiotoday.co.uk/2018/01/plans-announced-for-the-bay-and-lakeland-radio/ Plans announced for The Bay and Lakeland Radio – RadioToday], Radio Today, 8 January 2018</ref> |
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In September 2019, the station closed its Kendal studios and co-located with sister station [[Smooth North West]] in Manchester.<ref>[https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/17460897.lake-district-radio-stations-studios-to-close/ Lake District radio stations' studios to close] Nicole Regan, The Mail, 26 February 2019</ref> |
In September 2019, the station closed its Kendal studios and co-located with sister station [[Smooth North West]] in Manchester.<ref>[https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/17460897.lake-district-radio-stations-studios-to-close/ Lake District radio stations' studios to close] Nicole Regan, The Mail, 26 February 2019</ref> |
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Following OFCOM's decision to relax local content obligations from commercial radio, Smooth's local Drivetime and weekend shows were replaced by network programming from London.<ref>[https://radiotoday.co.uk/2019/05/smooth-radio-poaches-angie-greaves-for-national-drive/ Smooth Radio poaches Angie Greaves for national Drive], Radio Today, 29 May 2019</ref> Local news bulletins, traffic updates and advertising were retained, alongside the station's Lake District breakfast show. |
Following OFCOM's decision to relax local content obligations from commercial radio, Smooth's local Drivetime and weekend shows were replaced by network programming from London.<ref>[https://radiotoday.co.uk/2019/05/smooth-radio-poaches-angie-greaves-for-national-drive/ Smooth Radio poaches Angie Greaves for national Drive], Radio Today, 29 May 2019</ref> Local news bulletins, traffic updates, and advertising were retained, alongside the station's Lake District breakfast show. |
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==Programming== |
==Programming== |
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Local programming is produced and broadcast from Global's Manchester studios from 6- |
Local programming is produced and broadcast from Global's Manchester studios from 6-10 am on weekdays. All networked programming originates from Global's London headquarters, including ''The Smooth Drive Home'' with [[Angie Greaves]].<ref>[http://www.smoothradio.com/public-file/lake-district/ Smooth Radio public file - Lake District]</ref> |
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===News=== |
===News=== |
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Global's Newsroom broadcasts hourly local news bulletins from |
Global's Newsroom broadcasts hourly local news bulletins from 6 am to 7 pm on weekdays and from 6 am to 12 pm on weekends.<ref>[http://www.smoothradio.com/public-file/lake-district/ Smooth Radio public file - Lake District]</ref> |
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National news updates air hourly from Global's London headquarters at all other times. |
National news updates air hourly from Global's London headquarters at all other times. |
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| Broadcast area | Lake District |
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| Frequency | FM: 100.1 MHz (Kendal and Morecambe) 100.8 MHz (Windermere) 101.4 MHz (Keswick) DAB+: 11B (Morecambe Bay) |
| Branding | Always The Best Music for the Lake District |
| Programming | |
| Format | Soft Adult Contemporary |
| Network | Smooth Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Global |
| Heart North West | |
| History | |
First air date | 27 October 2001 |
Former names | Lakeland Radio |
| Links | |
| Website | Smooth Lake District |
Smooth Lake District is an Independent Local Radio station for the Lakes, owned and operated by Global and part of the Smooth network.
Overview
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Originally known as Lakeland Radio, the station broadcasts from transmitters at Kendal on 100.1 MHz,[1] the western side of Lake Windermere on 100.8 MHz[2] and Keswick Forest on 101.4 MHz.[3][4]
Originally licensed to serve the South Lakes, the station's coverage area extended northwards on 23 April 2013 when it began broadcasting to Keswick and surrounding villages.[5] Part of the service area overlaps with that of its Lancaster-based sister station The Bay (now Heart North Lancashire & Cumbria).
On 20 November 2017, CN Group announced Lakeland Radio would be sold to Global along with sister station The Bay - the sale was finalised by 1 December 2017.[6] Global later announced Lakeland Radio would become part of the Smooth network.
The Lakeland Radio brand and programming were phased out in February 2018 and following a transition period, the station was relaunched as Smooth Lake District at 6 am on Monday 5 March 2018.[7]
In September 2019, the station closed its Kendal studios and co-located with sister station Smooth North West in Manchester.[8]
Following OFCOM's decision to relax local content obligations from commercial radio, Smooth's local Drivetime and weekend shows were replaced by network programming from London.[9] Local news bulletins, traffic updates, and advertising were retained, alongside the station's Lake District breakfast show.
Programming
[edit]Local programming is produced and broadcast from Global's Manchester studios from 6-10 am on weekdays. All networked programming originates from Global's London headquarters, including The Smooth Drive Home with Angie Greaves.[10]
News
[edit]Global's Newsroom broadcasts hourly local news bulletins from 6 am to 7 pm on weekdays and from 6 am to 12 pm on weekends.[11]
National news updates air hourly from Global's London headquarters at all other times.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "mb21 - The Transmission Gallery". tx.mb21.co.uk.
- ^ "mb21 - The Transmission Gallery". tx.mb21.co.uk.
- ^ "mb21 - The Transmission Gallery". tx.mb21.co.uk.
- ^ Lakeland Radio broadcasting to Keswick area[permanent dead link], News & Star, 23 April 2013
- ^ Lakeland Radio adds third FM frequency, Radio Today, 25 April 2013
- ^ Lakeland Radio Sold To Global Entertainment Group, Lakeland Radio, 20 November 2017
- ^ Plans announced for The Bay and Lakeland Radio – RadioToday, Radio Today, 8 January 2018
- ^ Lake District radio stations' studios to close Nicole Regan, The Mail, 26 February 2019
- ^ Smooth Radio poaches Angie Greaves for national Drive, Radio Today, 29 May 2019
- ^ Smooth Radio public file - Lake District
- ^ Smooth Radio public file - Lake District