Station Launch
The station launched under Programme Director Simon Wynne, who at the time was also PD of 1458 Lite AM in Manchester and Sales Director Mark Collins. Phil Johnson was the first voice on the station presenting the Breakfast Show. Quite aptly the first track to be played on the station was Lisa Stansfield's hit "The Real Thing". Other launch presenters included Pete Pinnington, Lee McGrath, Bobby Prior and John Seddon.
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