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About BBC Radio Nottingham
BBC Radio Nottingham is the BBC's local radio station for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. It brings listeners local news, travel, weather, sport and conversation from across the county, from the city centre to Mansfield, Newark, Worksop and the villages in between. On this page you can listen to BBC Radio Nottingham live online for free.
Nottinghamshire's own BBC station
BBC Radio Nottingham went on air in 1968, making it one of the BBC's earliest local radio stations. Over more than fifty years it has been a familiar companion for people across the county, reporting on the big local stories, celebrating community life and giving listeners a voice. It is based in Nottingham and works closely with BBC East Midlands news teams.
What you will hear
Breakfast and drive-time programmes bring the latest headlines, travel news for the M1, the A52 and local roads, and weather updates. During the day, phone-ins and interviews explore issues that matter in Nottinghamshire, from transport and health to education, culture and the local economy. Sport is a big part of the station's identity, with coverage of Nottingham Forest and Notts County, plus cricket from Trent Bridge and other local sport. Evenings and weekends feature music shows and specialist programmes. The station is also a vital source of information during severe weather and local emergencies.
How to listen to BBC Radio Nottingham
BBC Radio Nottingham broadcasts on FM across Nottinghamshire, and is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and BBC Sounds, where many programmes can be heard on demand. The simplest way is to press play above and listen to Radio Nottingham live straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. Please note that some live sports commentaries may be restricted online. If you like local BBC radio, our site also lists nearby stations such as BBC Derby, BBC Leicester and BBC WM.
For trusted local news and sport across Nottinghamshire, BBC Radio Nottingham is the county's own BBC voice.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to BBC Radio Nottingham live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
BBC Radio Nottingham plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
News
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Frequently asked questions
Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio Nottingham live for free. It is also on FM across Nottinghamshire, DAB and BBC Sounds.
BBC Radio Nottingham launched in 1968 as one of the BBC's earliest local radio stations.
Yes. The station covers Nottingham Forest, Notts County and other local sport. Some commentaries may be restricted online.
It covers Nottingham and the county of Nottinghamshire, including Mansfield, Newark and Worksop.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio Nottingham live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Radio Nottingham plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open BBC Radio Nottingham here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another News station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.