Radio Leyland

Radio Leyland grew from Leyland Festival Radio into a community service for Leyland and neighbouring parts of South Ribble. Its local area includes Moss Side, Farington, Buckshaw Village, Clayton-le-Woods, Lostock Hall and Penwortham Kingsfold, as well as New Longton and Farington Moss. After receiving a community radio licence in December 2017, it began its full-time local broadcasts on 1 April 2019.

The musical day travels across several generations. 70s at 7 starts with records from that decade, followed by Breakfast and a Mid-Morning Music Mix that reaches from the 1980s through the 1990s and 2000s to newer releases. Magic Moments combines older music with conversation, while Leyland Drivetime provides an afternoon programme. Specialist evening and weekend output extends the range beyond the daytime selection, with Radioactive Rock among the named shows.

That broad approach is consistent with the station's interest in music across ten decades. Nostalgia is therefore one part of the service, alongside more recent popular records and programmes devoted to particular styles. Vintage songs, daytime favourites and rock can all have a place without the entire station adopting the same sound throughout the day.

Radio Leyland operates on a non-profit basis with volunteers, and most of its presenters come from the surrounding area. Participation extends beyond speaking on air: volunteers can help manage the music library, report local events, organise outside broadcasts and provide technical support. The station also offers radio training and opportunities to take part in its management. Its community remit is consequently reflected both in the audience it serves and in how local people help make the programmes.