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
Listen LiveThe Chillout Zone With Lazy B
When the lights go low and the world starts to slow, The Chillout Zone with Lazy B takes over. Crowned the King of Late Night Radio, Lazy B serves up the smoothest chill, laid-back anthems, and late-night vibes to help you unwind, switch off
Latest news
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A uniformed army officer who was repeatedly stabbed with two knives told his wife that his attacker had tried to "cut my head off like Lee Rigby", a court has heard.
CCTV at murder suspect's home went off on morning of alleged shooting, court hears
The CCTV system at the home of an ex-head gamekeeper accused of murdering a man with a shotgun went off on the morning of the alleged crime, a court has heard.
Scottish Labour leader calls for Starmer to stand down
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called for Sir Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister.
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Meet the team
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.
Lee Everest
Lee Everest is all about high-energy dance music and weekend vibes on Bolt Radio. Hosting Dance Party Weekly and Ready for the Weekend, Lee brings the biggest anthems, feel-good beats, and the perfect soundtrack to kick off your nights and power your week
Lindsey Kerr
Hey! how are you? Radio has been part of my life for 30 years! I cut my radio teeth in South Cumbria and North Lancashire so know the area really well. I love nostalgic radio and fun jingles and my presentation style is fun and hopefully relatable!
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.