Smooth Radio North Wales and Cheshire

The station broadcasts a music-led format, focusing on a selection of popular music from various eras. Content prioritizes music news, celebrity interviews, and features exploring the stories behind iconic artists and songs. Recent coverage includes discussions about the Beach Boys, Phil Collins and Luther Vandross’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations, and Elton John’s family. The broadcaster also provides updates on music industry events, such as Robbie Williams’ BRITs Week performance and the release of a BRITPOP surprise. Features delve into the backgrounds of notable figures and events, including the story of Princess Diana and John Travolta’s dance and the life of Dolly Parton, with the announcement of Dolly Parton Day in her home state. The station’s programming includes exclusive interviews with prominent figures in entertainment. Recent interviews have featured John Cleese discussing *Fawlty Towers*, Kate Garraway sharing her experiences on *Celebrity Traitors*, and Barry Manilow reflecting on his career. The broadcaster also offers podcasts and playlists accessible via the Global Player platform. News segments cover a range of topics, from updates on film and television projects like the *Dirty Dancing* sequel and the upcoming Take That docuseries, to tributes for recently deceased artists such as Chris Rea and Patrick Swayze. Additionally, the station highlights notable moments and achievements, such as Billy Joel's return to performing after a diagnosis and Dolly Parton's remake of 'Light Of A Clear Blue Morning'. The station provides coverage of significant events and milestones within the music and entertainment industries. Articles explore the careers of artists like Robbie Williams, with details on his BRITPOP releases and collaborations, and Freddie Mercury, including coverage of a recent death connected to his family. Celine Dion is also featured, with reporting on her tribute to her late husband, René Angélil. The broadcaster also shares stories about David Bowie’s childhood home opening to the public and highlights the careers of artists such as Rick Astley and Sister Sledge, with curated lists of their greatest songs. The station also reports on events such as Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday and Shania Twain’s upcoming performances supporting Harry Styles. The station offers a variety of content accessible through the Global Player platform, including podcasts and playlists. Technical details regarding streaming and accessibility are available on the platform. The broadcaster engages with audiences through news updates, celebrity interviews, and features exploring the stories behind popular music and entertainment. The station's content is designed to provide listeners with information and insights into the world of music, television, and film, alongside coverage of significant events and tributes to notable figures.