Radio Horton

Operating as a registered charity, this broadcast service, known as Radio Horton, delivers daily patient entertainment and information to the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Established in 1967, the station holds the distinction of being the UK’s first hospital radio service to launch an online 'Listen Live' streaming option. Its programming is crafted by a team of dedicated volunteers, featuring a diverse range of music genres, local news segments, and a patient request show. For many years, the station broadcast on FM within the hospital vicinity, marking its 25th anniversary on FM in 2005 before transitioning to primarily online and internal hospital distribution. This community-focused station provides companionship and a vital link to the outside world, enhancing the hospital environment through engaging audio content.