Coast FM (West Cornwall)
| Broadcast area | West Cornwall (FM) Worldwide (Internet Radio) |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 96.5 MHz, 97.2 MHz, addition of 106.4 MHz from 2024, RDS: COAST_FM_ |
| Branding | West Cornwall's Coast FM |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Daytime/mornings: Hot AC/Adult Hits Evenings/weekends: Freeform |
| History | |
First air date | 30 August 2014 (as Penwith Radio) 5 November 2016 (as Coast FM) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Live Stream |
| Website | www |
50°7′2.9964″N 5°32′16.4616″W / 50.117499000°N 5.537906000°W
West Cornwall's Coast FM is a local radio station for West Cornwall. It contains a combination of local news, weather, music and talk. The station launched from its studios in Penzance on 5 November 2016 as a re-brand of Penwith Radio.
Under the 'Character of service' section of the station's key commitments, it states that the station "offers a local voice, broadcasting a service which acts as a barometer of local opinion, and provides companionship for people, enabling them to feel more connected and less isolated."
Monetary backing is provided by advertisements and sponsorship from local businesses and organisations, as well as national grant funding. The station is a community interest company.