Heart North Devon live
turn up the feel good!
Heart North Devon at a glance
About Heart North Devon
Heart is one of the best-loved names on UK radio, and in North Devon it has been part of local life for decades. Broadcasting from the Barnstaple area on 96.2 FM, with 97.3 FM serving Ilfracombe, Heart brings feel-good pop hits, upbeat presenters and regular news and travel to homes, cars and workplaces across the north of the county. On this page you can listen to Heart radio live online for free, wherever you are.
From Lantern FM to Heart
Commercial radio in North Devon began with Lantern FM, a much-loved local station that served Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe and the surrounding towns and villages. In 2010 Lantern was rebranded as Heart and became part of Heart South West, and in 2019 it joined the wider Heart West service. Today it is part of Global's Heart network, one of the most popular commercial radio brands in Britain, while the FM frequencies keep Heart close to listeners along the North Devon coast.
What you will hear
Heart plays a feel-good mix of current pop and well-known hits from the last few decades, chosen to put you in a good mood whether you are on the school run, at work or relaxing at home. Heart Breakfast starts the day with music, chat and competitions, and the rest of the day keeps the hits flowing, with news bulletins and travel information along the way. It is easy listening radio in the best sense: familiar songs, friendly voices and no shortage of singalong moments.
How to tune in
In North Devon, tune your FM radio to 96.2 or, around Ilfracombe, to 97.3. Heart is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and the Global Player app. Or simply press play above and the Heart live stream starts immediately on your phone, tablet or computer. If you love Heart, you might also enjoy Heart 80s, Heart 90s, Heart Dance and Smooth Radio, all available on our site.
For anyone in Barnstaple and beyond who wants feel-good music in the background, Heart remains a reliable favourite.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere, at 48 kbps
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Heart North Devon 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
Heart North Devon plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Heart broadcasts on 96.2 FM in North Devon around Barnstaple and on 97.3 FM in the Ilfracombe area. It is also on DAB and online.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to Heart radio live for free on any device.
Before becoming Heart in 2010, the station was known as Lantern FM, North Devon's local commercial radio station.
Heart is owned by Global, the media group that also runs Capital, Smooth, LBC and Classic FM.
Yes. You can listen to Heart North Devon live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Heart North Devon 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 Heart North Devon 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 Adult Contemporary station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.