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Time 107.5FM closes after 21 years
Time 107.5FM is no longer broadcasting following a takeover and rebrand to Nation Radio London, ending a long-running local service.
Time 107.5FM was shut down after a takeover, ending 21 years of local broadcasting.
Time 107.5FM closes after 21 years
Time 107.5FM, a Romford and east London station with a 21 year history, stopped broadcasting earlier this month after a takeover by Nation Broadcasting and a rebrand to Nation Radio London. The breakfast show host Neil Andrews was pulled off air on August 1, finishing his program at 10am and learning the station would end by 2pm without prior warning. Andrews told the Romford Recorder that the shutdown came suddenly and that he did not even get a chance to say goodbye to loyal listeners who called in daily.
The move follows the sale of Lyca Media II Ltd, the station’s former owner. Lyca’s Raj Badhan said they were ending their time as owners and wished staff and clients well as the station joined Nation. Nation Broadcasting founder Jason Bryant described London as a growing market for the group and said launching Nation Radio on FM would extend reach and promote services like the Nation Player app to the city.
Key Takeaways
"What hurt me more than anything else was that I didn’t even get a chance to say goodbye."
Neil Andrews reflects on the abrupt end of his show
"Whilst we continue investing in our south Asian radio stations, our time as owners of 107.5 is ending. We wish the station’s employees and clients well as it becomes part of the Nation Broadcasting Group."
Statement from Lyca Media II Ltd about the ownership change
"London is an increasingly important market for Nation and holds significant growth potential. The ability to launch Nation Radio on FM to a large part of the capital alongside DAB, presents an attractive opportunity to increase the reach of the station and to market our wider range of services, including the Nation Player app, to London."
Nation Broadcasting on expansion strategy for London
This episode shows how quickly local media assets can be reshaped when ownership changes hands. The abrupt cancellation underlines the vulnerability of freelancers who rely on steady gigs and the risk of losing a local voice overnight. Listeners lose a morning routine and a sense of community.
The broader trend is clear: regional stations are being integrated into larger networks as growth plans push for wider audiences. In that context, the need for clear transition plans, transparent communication, and ongoing support for on-air talent becomes a public responsibility, not a side note.
Highlights
- A local breakfast show ends without a goodbye
- Ownership changes should respect the people who keep the station alive
- London expansion reshapes the map of radio while locals watch
- Freelancers chase work while big decisions stay behind closed doors
Potential backlash from abrupt closure and takeover
The sudden shutdown without notice raises concerns about how ownership changes affect staff and listeners. It highlights risks around funding, transition planning, and transparency in consolidating local media assets.
The future of regional radio will hinge on balancing growth with a commitment to the communities that give stations their character.
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