Angel Radio

Angel Radio is a local community radio station based in Havant, Hampshire, England, broadcasting on 98.6 FM, 94.8 FM, and DAB. Operated as a non-profit by Angel Radio Ltd. and founded by Tony Smith in 1993, it broadcasts in English with a vintage music format for older audiences.

Why tune in? The station offers real value by fighting social isolation among seniors. Its elder-led schedule provides daily companionship through interactive quizzes and memory-jogging shows.

The playlist focuses on early music from the 1900s through the 1960s, leaving modern pop out completely. Listeners hear regular tracks from artists like Mario Lanza, Nat King Cole, and Bing Crosby, alongside British dance orchestras.

Ofcom data tracks its audience growth, supported by recent listener bequests that expanded its DAB reach in southern England. The station earned the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the Best Radio Station title in the South of England, and a 2016 bronze trophy. It remains fully ad-free and run by senior volunteers.