Welcome to Bolt Radio
The Biggest Hits By The Biggest Artists
Bolt Radio is your home for non-stop chart hits, big anthems, and feel-good music, serving North Lancashire and South Cumbria. From today’s biggest chart stars to the songs everyone loves, we bring you a soundtrack for your day – 24 hours a day.
Whether you’re listening at home, at work, in the car, or on the move, Bolt Radio keeps you connected with great music, great presenters, and great local vibes.
Listen Live – Anytime, Anywhere
Take Bolt Radio with you wherever you go.
Listen online, via our mobile apps, or simply ask your smart speaker:
“Alexa, play Bolt Radio UK.”
Our Shows & Presenters
Bolt Radio is powered by a passionate team of presenters who love what they do. From breakfast and daytime favourites to evening and weekend specialist shows, there’s always something to enjoy.
- Breakfast Shows
- Afternoons & Drive Time
- Dance, Chillout & Specialist Music
- Weekend Favourites
Discover the voices behind the station and find your new favourite show.
Currently On Air
Afternoon Recharge
Saturday Afternoons with Gavin is your perfect soundtrack on Bolt Radio. Join Gavin for three hours of feel-good hits, today’s biggest chart tunes, and classic favourites to keep you company through the afternoon. Expect great music, fun features, shout-outs, and plenty of good vibes to power you through.
Latest news
Death of football manager's infant grandson leads to calls for urgent action
A coroner has called for action after the death of baby Madison Bruce Smith, who died after he was placed in an "unsafe sleeping position" in his cot by an unregulated maternity nurse.
HS2 trains could run 16% slower than planned to save billions, minister says
HS2 trains could run at slower speeds than originally planned as part of a drive to keep the costs of the major rail project down.
Revealed: The town halls making the most 'unreasonable' planning decisions
Councils are ignoring explicit instructions to approve planning projects from ministers - as the scale and cost of their resistance to development is revealed for the first time.
Iran poses 'grave' threat to UK, police warn after arson attack
Police are investigating whether an Islamist group with possible links to Iran is behind an arson attack on a Jewish ambulance service in north London.
Weather
Meet the team
Luke Fitzpatrick
Luke Fitzpatrick is live with you every Sunday night—keeping the weekend going with great music, shoutouts, good vibes, and local chat
Liam Kennedy
The Bolt Radio Breakfast Show with Liam Kennedy is the ultimate way to start your day on Bolt Radio. Wake up to the biggest hits, feel-good favourites, and upbeat anthems to get you moving, plus fun features, great vibes, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Dave Ellwood
Dave Ellwood is the voice of Saturday Afternoons on Bolt Radio, bringing you a feel-good soundtrack packed with great tunes and good vibes to kick off your weekend. With a passion for music and entertaining radio, Dave delivers a lively mix of hits, classics, and weekend favourites, keeping you company every Saturday with the perfect soundtrack for your afternoon.
Gary King
Totally 80s & Totally 90s are now two of the longest running syndicated radio shows in the world and each week we bring you latest news on the biggest stars from two incredible decades.

The Music We Play
We focus on the biggest hits and the biggest artists – past and present.
Expect a mix of:
- Current Chart Hits
- Pop & Dance Anthems
- Feel-Good Classics
- Throwback Favourites
If it’s a big song, you’ll hear it on Bolt Radio
Advertise With Bolt Radio
Looking to promote your business? Bolt Radio offers affordable, effective advertising packages to help you reach local customers.
From on-air adverts and sponsorships to digital and social media promotion, we’ll create a campaign that works for you.
Email: advertise@boltradio.co.uk
🚀 Join the Bolt Radio Team
Love radio? Love music? We’re always looking for new talent.
Whether you want to present, produce, help with marketing, or support behind the scenes, Bolt Radio could be the place for you to start or grow your radio journey.
Apply today and be part of something exciting.
💬 Get In Touch
Got a shout-out, song request, or message for a presenter?
Want to advertise or get involved?
We’d love to hear from you.












