Bolton FM
“Community radio based in Bolton bringing you sport, local events, news, community information and great music available on 96.5 FM, DAB, online and on your smart speaker.” – from boltonfm.com
96.5 FMDAB: Bolton and Bury small-scale (10B)Live online
How to listen to Bolton FM
FM96.5 FM
from Bolton - Dove Mill
DAB digital radio1 local multiplex
Scan your radio to find it
OnlineLive stream on this page
About Bolton FM
Bolton FM is a community radio station for Bolton, run by Bolton FM Community Interest Company. It broadcasts on 96.5 FM from Bolton - Dove Mill, and on DAB in 1 local area.
Ofcom's licence record shows it on air since 2009.
The transmitter at Bolton - Dove Mill runs at 200 W and serves Bolton.
Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Bolton and fringe reception in Chorley, Manchester, Wigan and 2 other towns.
Bolton FM frequencies
| Area | Frequency | Transmitter | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 96.5 FM | Bolton - Dove Mill | 200 W |
DAB digital radio
| Multiplex | Block | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton and Bury small-scale | 10B | Bolton and Bury |
Source: Ofcom technical parameters, 15 September 2026.