Radio Maldwyn
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| Radio Maldwyn - the Magic 756 | |
| Broadcast area | Mid Wales, western Shropshire, northern Herefordshire (approximately; signal is prominent in some areas of North East Wales) |
|---|---|
| First air date | July 1, 1993 |
| Frequency | 756 kHz |
| Format | Varied content |
| Owner | Murfin Music International/community co-operative |
Radio Maldwyn - the Magic 756 is a local commercial radio station serving Mid Wales and the English border counties.
The station began broadcasting at 07.56 on Thursday July 1, 1993.
The stations original presenters included
- Lee Thompson
- John Barnes
- Tony Paul
- Mark Williams
- Keith Middleton
- Nick Jones
- Ashley Owen
- Alan Gooden.
Later presenters included
- Steve Edge
- Steve Marriott - now host of the Classic Gold Marcher 1260 drivetime.
- Nick Parton.
- JJ (Now at 96.4 The Wave)
The early days of Maldwyn were marked by a "big" station sound that combined professional commercial radio with a strong community ethos.
Originally a local station formed as a community co-operative, Radio Maldwyn became a Limited Company in the late 1990s, with original shareholders having 51% of the new company and 49% owned by Murfin Music International, owners also at the time of Sunshine 855 and Classic Hits in Hereford and Worcester (now also named Sunshine Radio).
