What has happened to Warminster's local radio station?

So what has happened to Warminster's local radio station?

Has 3trfm gone for ever or will we be able to tune in again soon? 3trfm, or Three Towns Radio fm, began broadcasting to Warminster, Westbury and Frome in 2001.

Today there is no reply from their studio at Boreham Mill and no reply from their marketing department, but that’s not

surprising on a bank holiday. 

Their website has a notice saying “... unavailable,

sorry! our website is currently undergoing essential maintenance, we apologise

for any incovenience.  We will be back up

and running soon, keep checking back!  If

you need information contact YMC Radio Group."

YMC Radio Group website says “Page Not Available”

 Warminsterpeople carried the following story at the end of last

year.

 “In spite of recent financial hiccups 3trfm reports that its

listening figures are exceptional for a local radio station.  Over a four week period, 27,000 listeners

tune in, representing 40% of a possible 67,000 adult listeners in the

Warminster, Westbury and Frome area which they serve.

 3 trfm, which is based in Bishopstrow Mill, was bought last

month along with three other radio stations by a newly formed radio holding

company, Your Media Communications Group.

 Nick Evelyn for YMCG says, “We are a growing company with

plans to expand.  We want to provide

local communities with the radio they want to hear.”

 Jenna Stafford, Sales Executive at 3trfm, explains their

success, “We appeal to a wide range of ages and because we are inoffensive 3trfm

can be played in the workplace and in shops.”

 This week the local press report the station has closed down after

months of uncertainty and that YMC went into administration last year.  They also report that Star Radio Cheltenham

have come forward as possible backers.

 Meanwhile recorded music is being broadcast on 107.5 FM and Warminster must wait for more news.