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Radio stations in North West live

Radio stations in North West, live: 72 stations in 18 towns and cities. Local news, music and sport from the region — free and with no sign-up.

Stations: 72
Cities: 18
Genres: 25

North West radio at a glance

The numbers behind North West’s radio, updated as stations are checked.

Stations: 72
On air now: 54
Towns & cities: 18
Top genre: Pop
Nation: England

North West · England

Top 10 radio stations in North West

The stations listeners in North West play most right now.

Most popular genres in North West

What North West’s stations play.

1Pop19 stations 280s12 stations 390s7 stations 4Adult Contemporary7 stations 5Classic Hits7 stations 6Dance6 stations 7Oldies5 stations 8Variety5 stations 9World Music4 stations 1000s3 stations 11Christmas3 stations 12Indie and Alternative3 stations

Show all 16Show less

13News3 stations 14Rock3 stations 15House2 stations 16Islam2 stations

Towns and cities in North West

18 places with radio stations in North West.

1Manchester15 stations 2Cheshire10 stations 3Liverpool9 stations 4Lancashire8 stations 5Blackpool6 stations 6Bolton4 stations 7Cumbria3 stations 8Isle of Man3 stations 9St Helens3 stations 10Warrington2 stations 11Wirral2 stations 12Merseyside1 stations

Show all 18Show less

13Salford1 stations 14Oldham1 stations 15Southport1 stations 16Chester1 stations 17Blackburn1 stations 18Wigan1 stations

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The most popular stations in North West

The most popular radio stations in North West are BBC Radio Merseyside, Hits Radio Liverpool, Radio X - Manchester, BBC Radio Manchester and Capital Manchester. North West has 72 stations in 18 towns and cities — music, local news, sport and travel updates.

What North West listens to

The genres with the most stations in North West are Pop (19), 80s (12), 90s (7) and Adult Contemporary (7). Manchester has the most stations (15).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular station in North West?

The most popular station in North West is BBC Radio Merseyside, followed by Hits Radio Liverpool, Radio X - Manchester and BBC Radio Manchester.

How many radio stations are there in North West?

72 stations in North West, across 18 towns and cities.

Which town in North West has the most stations?

Manchester, with 15 stations, followed by Cheshire, Liverpool and Lancashire.

I live outside North West. Can I still listen?

Of course. You can listen to North West’s stations from anywhere in the world, free and live.

What kind of radio is popular in North West?

The formats with the most stations in North West are Pop (19), 80s (12), 90s (7) and Adult Contemporary (7).

How many North West stations are on air right now?

54 of North West’s stations were streaming at our last check. We test every station several times a day and flag the ones that are off air.

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