Radio Penistone FM

Penistone FM is a not-for-profit local station serving Penistone, Stocksbridge and nearby South Yorkshire communities. Its output combines music, news, information about local people and events, and radio drama. The station operates from Penistone and provides opportunities for residents to contribute both to programmes and to wider community activity.

David Higgins is among the breakfast presenters, while Steve Young, Martin Sugden, Jo Ruston and Molly Shaw contribute to the daytime line-up. Drivetime programmes and PenFM Music link the presented shows. The Rewind revisits earlier favourites, and Love Songs provides a recurring late-evening strand, giving the week a mix of named presenters and music-led periods.

Specialist programmes cover a wide range of traditions. Paul Edmunds presents separate blues and rock hours, while Paul Taylor explores folk, roots and acoustic music. Keith Barna hosts Soul Therapy, Bob Eastwood presents The Best of Brass and Jacki Turner revisits the 1970s. Alison Brelsford's musicals programme and Darren's Music from the Films bring stage and screen repertoire into the schedule. Steve Dobson's Classical Chillout adds another contrasting selection.

Weekend programmes include The Dame and I with Jacki Turner and Steve Young, as well as Saturday Lunchtime Live with David and Lily. Drama also has a place on Sundays. Outside its regular schedule, Penistone FM has worked with Barnsley Council's Pathways to Work team on workshops for residents outside employment or training. This connects its role as a local broadcaster with practical opportunities to develop confidence and explore further education or work.