Gateway 97.8

About Gateway 97.8

Gateway 97.8 is the Ofcom-licensed community station for Basildon and East Thurrock, reflecting life in south Essex. The output blends local news, conversation and a broad, familiar music mix aimed at adults and families. Presenters spotlight schools, charities, small businesses and grassroots sport, providing a hub where residents can share achievements, ask questions and discover what is happening in their neighbourhoods.

Regular bulletins, traffic updates and what’s-on guides sit alongside specialist shows in the evenings, featuring soul, rock, dance and music by local performers. Interviews with councillors, campaigners and community organisers help listeners navigate services and civic issues. Gateway 97.8 also offers opportunities for volunteers to learn studio skills and media basics, keeping the station rooted in the area it serves and open to new voices.

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