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The Bee (radio station)
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The Bee is a local radio station in England. It won the licence to broadcast to parts of Lancashire
in December 2004, and launched on 1 October 2005. The station is owned by UKRD. The Bee operated two trial broadcasts in 2001 and 2002 to help win the licence.
The station broadcasts to Blackburn with Darwen
and Hyndburn
on 107 FM. In addition it broadcasts to Preston
, South Ribble
and Chorley
on 106.5 FM. From 2005 The Bee broadcast on only 107 FM, but on Friday 17 June at 19:00, The Bee also began broadcasting on 106.5 FM following the sale of Preston-based 106.5 Central Radio to the UKRD Group. Since this date all programming on the Preston 106.5 FM transmitter is shared with original Blackburn service, with no local programming to Preston.
The station is located in Clayton-le-Moors
, Accrington
. It initially broadcast from Dalton Court, Darwen, From 2005. In August 2010, The Bee moved to their new building which they share with sister UKRD station 99.8 FM 2BR
. Although neither station share any programmes, both stations share facilities and some staff.
Previous Programme Controllers
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Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
in December 2004, and launched on 1 October 2005. The station is owned by UKRD. The Bee operated two trial broadcasts in 2001 and 2002 to help win the licence.
The station broadcasts to Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen is a unitary authority area in Lancashire, North West England. It consists of Blackburn, the small town of Darwen to the south of it, and the surrounding countryside.-Formation:...
and Hyndburn
Hyndburn
Hyndburn is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Accrington. The district is named after the River Hyndburn....
on 107 FM. In addition it broadcasts to Preston
City of Preston, Lancashire
The City of Preston is a city and non-metropolitan district in Lancashire, England. It is located on the north bank of the River Ribble, and was granted city status in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign...
, South Ribble
South Ribble
South Ribble is a non-metropolitan district and borough of Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Leyland.In May 2007, the council was officially declared "Excellent" by the Audit Commission, gaining its place among the best 5 district councils in the country,-Overview:On 4 October 2007, a...
and Chorley
Chorley (borough)
Chorley is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. It is named after its largest settlement, the town of Chorley.-Creation:...
on 106.5 FM. From 2005 The Bee broadcast on only 107 FM, but on Friday 17 June at 19:00, The Bee also began broadcasting on 106.5 FM following the sale of Preston-based 106.5 Central Radio to the UKRD Group. Since this date all programming on the Preston 106.5 FM transmitter is shared with original Blackburn service, with no local programming to Preston.
The station is located in Clayton-le-Moors
Clayton-le-Moors
Clayton-le-Moors is a township in Hyndburn in Lancashire, England. The town is locally referred to as 'Clayton'. To the west lies Rishton, to the north Great Harwood, and two miles to the south, Accrington. Clayton-le-Moors is situated on the A680 road alongside the M65 motorway.-Description:It is...
, Accrington
Accrington
Accrington is a town in Lancashire, within the borough of Hyndburn. It lies about east of Blackburn, west of Burnley, north of Manchester city centre and is situated on the mostly culverted River Hyndburn...
. It initially broadcast from Dalton Court, Darwen, From 2005. In August 2010, The Bee moved to their new building which they share with sister UKRD station 99.8 FM 2BR
2BR
Two Boroughs Radio is a commercial radio station in East Lancashire. It broadcased from studios in the Lomeshaye Industrial Estate in Nelson, then in August 2010 2BR moved to Accrington based 'The Studios' with Sister Station 107 The Bee- About :The station broadcasts from the Pendle Forest...
. Although neither station share any programmes, both stations share facilities and some staff.
Presenters
- Rob Charles
- John Isherwood
- Paul Winstanley
- Olly Houldsworth
- Andy Hilbert
- Maya Vaja
Programme Controller
- Gemma Baron
Previous Programme Controllers
- Simon Brierley
- Andrew Cook
Monday–Friday
| Time | Main presenter(s)/programme | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0600 – 1000 | Bee Breakfast with Rob Charles | Live | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
| 1000 – 1400 | Daytimes with John Isherwood | Live | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
| 1400 – 1900 | Paul Winstanley's Home Run | Live | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
| 1900 – 0000 | Non Stop Music | Automated | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
Saturday
| Time | Main presenter(s)/programme | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000 - 0800 | Non Stop Music | Automated | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
| 0800 - 1200 | Olly's Weekend Breakfast Show | Live | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
| 1200 – 1600 | Andy Hilbert | Live | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
| 1600 – 2100 | Non Stop Music | Automated | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
| 2100 – 0000 | Bombay Lounge with Maya | Live | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
Sunday
| Time | Main presenter(s)/programme | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000 - 0100 | Bombay Lounge with Maya | Live | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
| 0100 – 0800 | Non Stop Music | Automated | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
| 0800 - 1200 | Olly's Weekend Breakfast Show | Live | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
| 1200 – 1600 | Andy Hilbert | Live | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
| 1600 – 0000 | Non Stop Music | Automated | Clayton Le Moors, Accrington |
External Links for The Bee
Website - www.thebee.co.ukFacebook - Click Here to Visit The Bee on Facebook
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