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Coastal Radio DAB is a radio station broadcasting to the Fylde Coast of England. Its primary broadcast zone includes Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham. The station officially launched on the 26th September 2022. The station was founded by former Radio Wave station director Paula Davies, following the closure of it's Blackpool home and re-branding to 'Greatest Hits Radio'.

Notable presenters on the lineup include former Radio Wave Breakfast duo Ged & Hayley, who present the station's Breakfast show. Other familiar faces include Scott Gallagher, Chris Evans and Vic Mcglynn. The drive time show is hosted by local celebrities Dan Whiston and Hayley Tamaddon

'''The Launch

It was announced in August a new station for Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde would launch in 'Autumn 2022', with no exact date confirmed until early September. On the 5th September, MD Paula Davies confirmed the station would launch on Monday the 19th September 2022.

However, on the 8th September 2022, Buckingham Palace released a statement expressing their concern for the health of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen passed away later that day. The country then entered a period of mourning for her late majesty with the funeral date set for 19th September, the same date for Coastal Radio DAB's launch date.

It was decided to postpone the launch of the station until the following week Monday 26th September as a mark of respect to Her Majesty.

On the 26th September at 6am, Coastal Radio DAB burst into life with the first words read out by Managing Director Paula Davies. The first song played was Survior by Destiny's Child.