Радіо Bailrigg FM

Bailrigg FM (Formerly known as University Radio Bailrigg (URB) and Radio Bailrigg) is the radio station for Lancaster University, operating in a music radio format predominantly featuring indie music. During evening and weekend hours programming moves to specialist content where the presenter is free (within reason) to play whatever they wish. This can range from classical music to heavy metal rock with much in between.

1968 - Students at York University get permission to test transmit programmes on Medium wave, inspiring Lancaster to follow suit1969 - After problems with an over-eager student starting his own pirate radio station, permission is finally given to proceed with the project.1971 - The initial aerial and studio equipment is installed.1972 - URB is forced off air by the government for transmitting without a full licence.1973 - A new antenna system is installed, and URB gain a full licence from the government1974 - Twin studios are built.1994 - First 4-week 10 watt licence to broadcast on 87.7MHz (under the name Bailrigg FM) was received. The broadcasts covered the much of the City of Lancaster (including Morecambe). 1995 - A second 4-week FM licence was received, again on 87.7MHz. 1996 - URB gain a licence to broadcast all year round on the FM band, although on a smaller power output to cover solely the campus at Bailrigg. Name is changed permanently to Bailrigg FM. 1996 - Bailrigg FM is nominated for the Best Student Radio Station Award.2002 - Bailrigg FM is nominated for the Best Student Radio Station Award.2003 - Bailrigg FM win Best Website award.2004 - Bailrigg FM is awarded an extended licence to transmit across Lancaster and Morecambe for a week, as part of the university's 40th anniversary celebrations.2004 - Bailrigg FM win Best Station Sound award.2006 - Bailrigg FM wins Silver for the Best Journalistic Programming.2006 - Bailrigg FM move to new studios in Furness College.2007 - Bailrigg FM's Kenny Donohue wins Best Male Presenter.2008 - Bailrigg FM wins Bronze for Best Outside Broadcast.