The new Programme Director at Your Harrogate has said he is “super excited” to be joining the radio station group.

Your Media Group, the owners of Your Harrogate Radio, announced Ricky Durkin would be taking over the role early next month.

Ricky, who previously served as Programme Director at Heart Yorkshire, Real Radio Yorkshire and BFBS, and most recently as Head of Content at Radio News Hub, will oversee programming across the group’s stations.

A ‘proper local radio station’, Your Harrogate Radio was launched in March 2021 and filled the gap left by Stray FM when the latter was rebranded as Greatest Hits Radio in September 2020 after being bought by Bauer Media.

Ricky Durkin, who previously served as Programme Director at Heart Yorkshire, Real Radio Yorkshire and BFBS, will oversee programming across the Your Harrogate radio group’s stations. (Picture contributed)

placeholder image — Ricky Durkin, who previously served as Programme Director at Heart Yorkshire, Real Radio Yorkshire and BFBS, will oversee programming across the Your Harrogate radio group’s stations. (Picture contributed)

In February 2022, Your Harrogate Radio became became available on DAB and has continued to evolve.

A recent expansion saw the company acquire Rombalds Radio as a sister station that has since been rebranded as Your Skipton and Your Ilkley.

Your Harrogate Radio’s new Programme Director will be tasked with supporting audience growth and commercial development on Your Harrogate as well as sister stations Your Skipton and Your Ilkley.

Speaking about his appointment, Ricky Durkin said: “I can’t wait to get started at the Your Media Group.

"They super serve listeners and advertisers in their broadcast areas and I’m excited to help a passionate, dedicated and talented team grow the audience and business.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time at Radio News Hub and wish them all the best for the future but the chance to work in local music radio again was just too much to turn down!

“The Your Media Group have got some exciting plans and I’m thrilled to be involved.”

Your Media Group Managing Director Adam Daniel said: “Ricky brings a wealth of experience in local radio and a strong understanding of what audiences want.

“We’re delighted to welcome him to the team and look forward to seeing the impact he’ll have on our stations as we continue to grow.”

Ricky will step into his new role on Monday, December 1 ahead of the busy Christmas period.

More information on Your Harrogate at: https://yourmediagroup.co.uk/