Station News

Broadcaster and journalist Andy Mitchell is joining Bay Trust Radio to present a new Friday Night Decades Show. Every Friday from 10pm Andy will be winding back the clock “to the way radio used to sound” 40 years ago with all the sounds and songs you won’t have heard for a while! After 11pm there […]

Bay Trust Radio has been recognised for their response to the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the 100 Thank Yous campaign by The Cumberland Building Society. The Cumberland embarked on a campaign to find 100 people across the region who symbolise the extraordinary response they have seen during the COVID-19 crisis and invited the public […]

A brand new show has started on Bay Trust Radio every Friday evening from 7. Suzie Pye has joined the team to provide the perfect soundtrack as the weekend begins, bringing the best music and conversation to Bay Trust Radio every week. You can find out more by visiting Suzie’s show page.

The President and Station Manager of Bay Trust Radio has been recognised by the High Sheriff of Cumbria for the work done during the COVID-19 pandemic. John Williamson has been presented with the High Sheriff of Cumbria Special Recognition Award after being nominated for the support being provided to the local community. John and the […]

James Blunt is bringing great music and messages of appreciation to NHS staff in a special show coming to Bay Trust Radio. The show, which will see James playing uplifting tunes for patients and staff and celebrating those working on the frontline, is a welcome addition to the schedule during the COVID-19 pandemic. The show […]

Patients inside a Kendal hospital have a new way to contact friends and family thanks to a project from Bay Trust Radio. Bay Trust Radio have set up the donated iPads to allow patients on Ward 7 and Ward 9 to listen to their radio service, get access the latest news and information and keep […]

A hospital radio station is continuing to provide entertainment and information to patients and staff of local hospitals, with volunteers broadcasting from their own homes. Bay Trust Radio has adapted their programmes and way of working as studios remain closed. A grant from Cumbria Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund will enable even more volunteers to […]

Local charity Bay Trust Radio has been presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade given to volunteer groups across the UK. Volunteers from the station were presented with the crystal award by Mrs Susie Bagot MBE DL – Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria – at a celebration evening. The team also […]

We have successfully upgraded and improved our radio studios after receiving over £5,000 in funding and we want to hear from people who are interested in joining our team. Bay Trust Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day for people living across South Cumbria and North Lancashire; as well as patients, staff and visitors of local […]