The latest from Wycombe Sound
Wycombe Sound celebrates eight years on 106.6 FM
Programme Director Luke Hashman reflects on the journey… Today marks eight years since Wycombe Sound first went live on 106.6 FM on 31st October 2016. Following three years of hard work by a wide range of volunteers, including temporary broadcasts in the winters of 2013, 2014 and 2015, in April
Wycombe Sound Shortlisted for Three Prestigious Awards at the 2024 Community Radio Awards
We are delighted to announce that Wycombe Sound has been shortlisted for three awards in the 2024 Community Radio Awards. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging content to our listeners in High Wycombe and beyond. Our nominations include: Specialist Music Show of the Year: Classics CountA
Carousel Buses August Update
Colin caught up with Luke Marion, Managing Director of Carousel Buses to find out how things are going following their takeover of the bus routes previously operated by Arriva before the closure of their High Wycombe and Aylesbury depots in July. Listen back to their conversation here. This interview was
Have Your Say – What should we be asking local candidates for the 2024 General Election?
Wycombe Sound will be covering the 2024 General Election. We will be broadcasting live from the count on the evening of the 4th July going into the early hours of the 5th until all local results have been announced. Ahead of this, to help enable you to make an informed
Rob Couhig steps down as Chairman of WWFC – Dan Rice appointed as Interim Chairman
Rob Couhig has announced the end of his tenure as Chairman of Wycombe Wanderers Football Club. Publishing on their website, WWFC has announced that Dan Rice, who was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors and Chief Football Officer will take over as the Interim Chairman. You can
Special Broadcast: Live from Beaconsfield for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, beacon lighting & service
Wycombe Sound was privileged to bring you this very special broadcast of the service, to remember those that sacrificed so much all those years ago. 6 June 2024 represented the 80th anniversary of D-Day, with beacons lit across the country and in France. You can listen again to the full
Two new directors join the Wycombe Sound Board
Wycombe Sound is delighted to welcome Luke Hashman and Liam Gates to the Board of Directors, joining as Programme Director and Managing Director respectively. This week, Luke and Liam were asked to join the Board of Directors as Luke Davis stepped down from his Programme Director role and Chris Phillips
Arriva to close High Wycombe & Aylesbury depots – What does this mean for the local bus service?
Carousel Buses and Redline Buses have both stepped forward with a commitment to cover as much of the Arriva service as possible. Wycombe Sound understands that while Arriva is currently running consultations and has yet to formalise this, they have submitted de-registrations to Buckinghamshire Council last Friday to formally cease
What do you want to ask Carousel Buses?
Following the recent news of potential changes to the bus provision in the local area through the closure of the Arriva High Wycombe and Aylesbury depots, Wycombe Sound will be putting your questions to Luke Marion, Managing Director of Carousel Buses. If you’d like to record a question, you can
WIN – A family ticket for 4 to the Bucks Country Show 2024 this Bank Holiday weekend
Wycombe Sound has teamed up with The Bucks Country Show team, to give you a chance to win a family ticket for 4. All you have to do is answer this question…. What fruit do you typically eat with cream? You can send in your answer to studio@wycombesound.org.uk, send us
What do you want to ask Thames Valley Police?
Wycombe Sound’s Colin Besley will be putting your questions to Inspector Hayley McEvoy, who leads the Wycombe area’s neighbourhood policing teams. If you’d like to record a question, you can call our ‘dedication & message’ line on 01494 445445 to record your question. You can also email your question to
Wycombe Homeless Connection’s Big Sleep Out 2024
Wycombe Homeless Connection’s Big Sleep Out is on Saturday 2nd March, this year happening at Adams Park, Marlow’s All Saints Church and at home! Colin spoke to Heather and Angela from Wycombe Homeless Connection to find out more Click below to find out more
Bucks New Chief Fire Officer
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue’s new Chief Fire Officer started in the role last month. Colin’s been speaking to Louise Harrison to find out about her aims and priorities but first her background.
Wycombe Sound’s Top 20 of 2023
For the fourth year running, we’ve counted down the most played songs on Wycombe Sound in the last 12 months and for the second year the most played artist.
Wycombe Sound Christmas Schedule 2023
Here’s what’s coming up on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day on Wycombe Sound. On Christmas Eve we have a pretty normal Sunday schedule with some special Christmas shows thrown in, including a special show from the Classic Counts team, a special version of The Nutcracker story featuring music
Wycombe Wanderers Chairman Rob Couhig on the team, the club, and the road
Wycombe Wanderers Chairman Rob Couhig was back in the UK this week and joined the team in the Adams Park Car Park to discuss all the latest news from around the club, including the team’s current league position, the progress on the new road and some updates on other work
10 Years of Wycombe Sound
Its been a decade since we started this journey of bringing local radio back to High Wycombe. When we started on this day, 10 years ago, the thought of getting an FM licence felt a very long way away. Its not been easy and there have been points where we
You are going to be bedazzled – Beauty and The Beast at Wycombe Swan
Wycombe Swan Panto stars are in the first week of rehearsals ahead of the first night on Friday 8th December, Beauty and The Beast stars Strictly Come Dancing glitter-ball winner Joe McFadden, Hear’say and musical theatre star Suzanne Shaw as the Enchantress, and the world’s funniest redhead La Voix as
Wycombe Sound 10th Anniversary Competition
To celebrate Wycombe Sound’s 10th Anniversary on Saturday 9th December we are giving you the chance to win 1 of 13 prizes and raise funds for the station. Wycombe Sound’s first broadcast was in 2013 and 10 years later we are celebrating the anniversary with a chance to win some
TVP Operation Sceptre
Thames Valley Police were among those involved in Operation Sceptre, a national week of action, education and awareness-raising to tackle knife crime and violence which started on 13th November. The force’s approach is to increase education and early intervention to stop young people getting involved in crime in the first place.
