CRFM 102.7FM, the community radio station, and only media service, covering Carlisle and surrounding areas that broadcasts entire output broadcast from within the region will launch a new online community radio station, CRFM West, at the end of March.
The service will have its own programming coming entirely from West Cumbria from 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday, with shared shows with CRFM East at the weekend.
As soon as DAB for community stations is available in the Carlisle and West Cumbria areas, both services will move to DAB.
As a community radio service, the company currently operates as a Community Interest Company, with all the money earned going back into running the station, and all staff working on a voluntary basis.