Kennet Radio

Kennet Radio is a not-for-profit community station broadcasting on 106.7 FM and online from central Newbury, England, since March 2018 under an Ofcom licence issued in 2016. Run as a company limited by guarantee with no commercial shareholders, the station serves Newbury, Thatcham, and West Berkshire with speech and music programming.

Live presenter-led shows drive the daytime schedule. Carol Shipley hosts Carol's Saturday Sunrise and Carol's Jazz Jam, while Brian Harrington and Andy Hamilton present Let There Be Rock!. Kate hosts No Static At All, featuring local bands and independent tracks.

The music rotation spans 1960s to 1990s pop and rock alongside contemporary releases, country, and soul.

West Berkshire Council and Greenham Parish Council have recognized the station for its volunteer work during the pandemic and support for local mental health initiatives.

Unlike automated commercial rivals like Heart Berkshire and Greatest Hits Radio, Kennet Radio avoids corporate networking. At the same time, it faces a limited FM footprint and volunteer resource limits.

Listeners choose Kennet Radio for three practical reasons: Real community focus with local council updates, charity notices, and interviews with local MPs like Lee Dillon. A human-led schedule featuring specialist jazz, indie, and rock shows instead of automated playlists. Direct relevance to Newbury, Thatcham, and West Berkshire.