Welcome
Welcome to Actual Radio, we are Local Radio for Essex. As well as the Greatest Hits of All Time we have news, sport and weather updates, plus local information and events, if its going on in Essex we're talking about it.
Waking up Essex weekday mornings it's Pete Chapman at Breakfast and Simon Lewis has The Big Drive Home 4pm-7pm Monday to Friday. Phil Terry has 3 hours of 80's music on Sunday mornings with 80's Sunday and Lawrence Ladbrook plays the biggest soul classics Saturday & Sunday evenings from 7pm.
If your looking for something to do in Essex then check out our What's On guide and make sure you look out for the Actual Radio Roadshow Team at an event near you soon.
We are your radio station for Essex!
Blog Updates
Great value parking for summer in Colchester
Choose Colchester this summer, with great value parking in Colchester Borough Council’s car parks to help everyone enjoy the holidays. There’s so much on offer in Colchester to keep families from across the Borough and…
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Nick’s Party Poppers Playlist 11th August 2017
Nick’s Party Poppers Playlist 11th August 2017 – Covered by Pete Chapman Europe – The Final Countdown Steps – Thank Abba For The Music Nick Moon In The Mix – Kim Wilde, Whitney, Rick Astley…
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Simon Baldock talks to Tess, orgainser of Colchester Pride 2017
Preparations are well underway for Colchester Pride 2017 the first event of its kind in Colchester which is taking place at Firstsite on the 19th August 2017 and Actual Radio will be there. As well…
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V Festival “Have fun in a safe environment” say Essex Police
“Have fun in a safe environment” is Essex Police’s message to festival-goers this year as Chelmsford gears up for the V Festival. With up to 60,000 people anticipated to attend the two-day festival, the force has…
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80’s Sunday Playlist 6th August 2017
80’s Sunday with Phil Terry Playlist 6th August 2017 10am-1pm Opus – Live Is Life Pet Shop Boys – Opportunities Danny Wilson – Mary’s Prayer Madness – Embarrassment Black Box – Ride On Time Big…
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Dave the Gardener August 2017
Dave Blackwell is Dave the Gardener on Actual Radio. Dave is with us Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10:30am with your gardening hints and tips. In the August edition Dave talks about how before…
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Simon Baldock Talks to the Grays and Thurrock Model Boat Club
The Grays and Thurrock Model Boat Club has been in existence since 1906 and is considered one of the oldest in the country. Actual Radio’s Simon Baldock has been down to their home at Belhus Country…
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Reduce your energy bills with the Big Community Switch
On the 1 August Colchester Borough Council will be launching the 13th round of the Big Community Switch, the opportunity to reduce your energy bills. The scheme has been set up for residents so that…
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5 tips from Essex Police to deter burglars this summer.
When going away on holiday Essex Police have 5 tips to deter burglars and keep your home safe this summer. Homes with no security measures in place are five times more likely to be…
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