Well known former Harrogate radio presenter to launch new Yorkshire radio station
A community-driven Harrogate radio legend who first made his name at Stray FM is to play a key role in the launch of a new digital radio station for Yorkshire.
Nick Hancock, who was a leading voice at Stray FM for 11 years before it was taken over by Bauer Media, will be a major face at Huddle Radio from this September
Based in Huddersfield, the new station has been created by Sarah Hancock and will be available on DAB, smart speakers, a dedicated app and online, broadcasting 24 hours a day.
Co-creator Nick, who also helped create Your Harrogate in 2020, will present The Morning Huddle, weekdays from 7am to 10am.
“We’ve been planning this for a long time,” said Nick, who became well known in Harrogate for hosting many local events, including Harrogate Round Table Fireworks on the Stray.
"We want to create a station that is loads of fun for people in Huddersfield, so come and join the Huddle!”
Huddle Radio is expected to be a truly local radio station like Your Harrogate and Stray FM.
Celebrating the very best of life in Huddersfield, Huddle Radio will work closely with a range of community partners including Huddersfield Town AFC, Huddersfield BID, Lawrence Batley Theatre, the University of Huddersfield, Kirkwood Hospice, Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, Radio Sangam and Emley AFC.
Sarah Hancock said: “I’ve lived in Huddersfield all my life and wanted to create something positive and community-driven to showcase all the great people and places we have here.”
As well as Nick Hancock, who was also the on the pitch announcer for Harrogate Town FC, Huddle Radio’s presenter line-up will include several familiar West Yorkshire names.
Danny Mylo, formerly of Pulse 1 Breakfast, will be the station voice, while former Pulse 2 Breakfast host Chris Johnson will present Drive.
Colne Valley MP Paul Davies welcomed the launch, saying: "As a keen radio listener, I welcome this launch and look forward to hearing local news, business updates and stories from across Huddersfield.
Huddle Radio station’s official local news partner will be Huddersfield Hub.
More information at: www.huddleonline.co.uk