Koast Radio106.6 FM · DAB · Online
On air since 2010 · Ashington

Your community. Your music. Your Koast.

Local shows, great music, live sport and the stories that matter in South East Northumberland — on 106.6 FM, DAB and online, wherever you are.

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On air

Shows made by your neighbours

From the Koast Breakfast Show to Friday Night Live, our presenters are local volunteers who know the patch — music, chat, sport and specialist shows every day.

Weekday mornings

Koast Breakfast Show

Wake up with music, local news, travel and what's on across Northumberland.

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Weekday drive

Koast Drive Time

The soundtrack to your journey home, with requests and the day's headlines.

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Friday night

Friday Night Live

Kick off the weekend with party anthems and live shout-outs.

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All shows & presenters Full schedule

Part of the community

More than a radio station

Koast Radio is a volunteer-run, Ofcom-licensed community station. We cover local events, fundraisers and sport, give local talent a platform, and work with partners like Age UK Northumberland to reach people across the county.

  • Local news, weather and travel
  • Community events & outside broadcasts
  • Live and local sport
  • A voice for charities and good causes
Get involved
Request a songDedications & shout-outs Become a presenterTraining & a show of your own Share your newsEvents, fundraisers, stories Advertise locallyReach the whole area

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Get in touch

Talk to the studio

Request a song, pitch a show, share local news, or ask about advertising. The form opens your email app with the details ready to send — or call or message us direct.