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Local radio is not disappearing. It is becoming more useful, more personal and easier to access. Across Ashford and Kent, listeners are making it clear what they want from radio in 2026: trusted voices, relevant conversation, great music, community connection and the freedom to listen wherever they are. That is exactly where Channel Radio belongs. When people search for radio stations in Kent, they are not only looking for another […]

Ever wondered how a song suddenly seems to be everywhere on Channel Radio? It may be our Channel Radio Choice Track of the Week. Every week, we select one track and put it in front of the whole Channel Radio audience. Not just in one specialist show. Not just for one carefully chosen spin. The selected song is played every hour for an entire week across the station, including peak […]

You are surrounded by more music than ever : but are you genuinely listening? In 2026, you can access almost any song in seconds. You can ask an app for a mood, a genre, a decade or a playlist designed around your previous choices. Convenient? Absolutely. Meaningful? Not always. Too often, endless recommendations become endless noise. One track starts, another replaces it, and before you have felt anything, you have […]

Your music does not become less valuable because a pop playlist says no. It may simply mean you are asking the wrong gatekeeper to understand the right song. Mainstream pop channels and algorithm-driven playlists are built around familiarity, predictable audience behaviour and proven performance. That is not automatically bad. Pop listeners want recognisable songs, and commercial broadcasters have commercial pressures to manage. But if you are an emerging folk, indie, […]

The stories that hold our communities together deserve to be heard. That is the idea behind Voices for Good, a new Monday show from Channel Radio hosted by Terence Starr. The show will give airtime to the people working quietly, consistently and often tirelessly to improve life for others across Kent and beyond. These are the charity workers, volunteers, fundraisers, Community Interest Company founders and community project leaders who do […]

The people making a difference in our communities deserve to be heard. That is why Channel Radio is proud to announce the launch of Voices for Good, a brand-new show hosted by Terence Starr. The programme will shine a light on the charity workers, Community Interest Company founders and dedicated volunteers who give their time, energy and expertise to help others. These are the people working behind the scenes to […]

Trust is not a marketing luxury. It is the foundation of every sale. If your customers do not trust your business, they will not click, call, visit or buy: no matter how clever your advert looks. That is why local business owners in Kent and Ashford should look beyond the crowded world of faceless social media advertising and consider the power of a trusted radio station with a genuine community […]

If you are not paying attention to the underground cross-cultural music revolution happening right under your nose in London, you are missing out on the most vital sonic evolution of the decade. Let’s face it: too many music fans get stuck in predictable echo chambers, listening to the same recycled radio hits on repeat. But here at Channel Radio, we refuse to let you settle for the ordinary. You want […]

Let’s face it: you’re being lied to by your streaming apps. Every morning, you wake up, hit play on some "Discover Weekly" or a generic "Top Pop 2026" playlist, and you imagine you’re in control of your taste. You’re not. You are being fed a diet of safe, mathematically calculated background noise designed to keep you on an app, not to move your soul. If you aren't actively seeking out […]