The Independent Radio Group announced yesterday that it is to submit a bid for the Yorkshire regional radio licence under the name of Excel FM. The Independent Radio Group was formed last September by former Trans World Communications directors Michael Connolly, Neil Jones and Tony Dewhurst and has recently acquired Q96 FM in Glasgow.
Applications for the new licence must be submitted to the Radio Authority by February 27, the licence will then be awarded within the next three months. The new station will begin broadcasting early next year and will cover an area with an adult population of 3.75 million.
Details of Excel FM’s proposed format will not be released until after the closing date for applications.
Excel FM: 0171 222 2121/0171 350 2508
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