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Bill Hensley says Boomerang Radio has been a huge success

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Bill Hensley, from the newly formed Boomerang Radio, updates readers on the latest news.

As we come to the end of an extraordinary year, I’m delighted to share just how far Boomerang Radio has come since our launch—and how much we’re looking forward to 2026.

Boomerang Radio launched in October. (Image: Boomerang Radio)

The response from listeners across Huntingdonshire and beyond has been nothing short of remarkable. What started as a passion project has rapidly grown into a vibrant, community-focused station with more than 20 presenters on board, bringing a fantastic mix of experience, personality, and familiar voices to our programmes.

Our team now includes former Hereward Radio and Lite FM presenters, ex-BBC talent, voices from Corby Radio, and of course many presenters you already know and love.

We’re also proud to be working closely with local businesses. The photo accompanying this column was taken at The Montague Care Home in Brampton, one of our valued sponsors.

Supporting local organisations and helping them share their stories is a big part of what makes Boomerang Radio different.

We don’t rely on faceless playlists or back-to-back tracks; we offer real presenters, real conversation, requests, dedications, and a genuine connection with our audience.

Looking ahead to 2026, we’re planning a series of outside broadcasts at events across the area. If your organisation would like to be involved, we’d love to hear from you. We’re also on the lookout for backroom volunteers to help with research and with our new What’s On bulletin, launching in the new year.

We’ll be on air throughout the Christmas period, and we always welcome your feedback - please do keep it coming. I’ve been genuinely blown away by how quickly the station has developed, and I’m excited for what’s next.

As a fully digital station, you can listen when you are mobile via our free app (then Bluetooth us to your car), through our website at home, or simply ask Alexa to “enable Boomerang Radio UK.” And keep an ear out for our launch on DAB in 2026.

From all of us at Boomerang Radio, thank you for your support. Wishing our listeners and advertisers a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Here’s to an even bigger 2026.

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