Star 107.5
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| Star 107.5 | |
| Broadcast area | Cheltenham |
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| First air date | April 2002 |
| Frequency | 107.5 MHz |
| Format | Contemporary |
| Owner | UKRD Group |
Star 107.5 is a radio station broadcasting to Cheltenham in the United Kingdom. Star 107.5 is an independent local radio station, launched in April 2002 (From September 7th, 1998 to 2002, it was known as CAT FM which operated from Regents Arcade in Cheltenham)and is owned by UKRD Group. It is based at Cheltenham Film Studios in Gloucestershire and plays a variety of 70s/80s/90s music, as well as contemporary songs.
The station operates a team of Street Fleeters who look after all aspects of promotional work.
Its main rivals in the region are Severn Sound (102.4FM) and BBC Radio Gloucestershire (104.7FM). Programme Controller is currently Brody Swain and Station Manager is Junie Lewis
Presenters currently working on the station: Craig Wright, Brody Swain, Paul Ellery and Darren Owens. Star 107.5 recently played host to top pop group McFly who performed at the 2006 Christmas lights turn-on. However, the event was marred by crushing amongst the extraordinary number of people who turned up to watch the event. In March 2007, Star 107.5 was also the only local radio station present at Liz Hurleys Wedding providing live reports throughout the day.
Their sister station, Star Stroud, recently ceased broadcasting after handing their radio licence back to OFCOM, after poor financial results.
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