Greenwich community station saves Kent radio brand
Made in Kent Radio will return to broadcasting on DAB across Kent in April after its brand was acquired by Greenwich Media CIC.
The community operator has secured the station’s assets following its closure in December 2025 due to financial pressures, including rising business rates.
Made in Kent Radio was founded five years ago by presenter and producer Matt James. It launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to support local businesses and provide county-focused content.
In 2024, the station moved into Bluewater Shopping Centre to strengthen its presence across Kent.
Greenwich Media CIC, which operates Maritime Radio and claims to have 50,000 listeners weekly, says bringing the station into its portfolio will extend its community broadcasting work across the county while maintaining Made in Kent Radio’s local identity.
Duncan Martin of Greenwich Media CIC said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Made in Kent Radio into the Greenwich Media family.” He added that the organisation is “committed to continuing that legacy” and plans to “invest in the brand, grow its reach on DAB, and ensure it remains a powerful voice for local people.”
The station will broadcast music from the 1980s to today, alongside local news and features.
Plans are in place to reintroduce the Media Academy to support young people developing broadcasting skills across Kent.