Serving Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh since 1973
WWL Radio began life as Wrightington Hospital Radio in 1973 and became a registered charity in the early 1990s. In 2022 we relaunched under our new name to reflect the wider community we serve across the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – showing proudly that we are part of the WWL family.
Today our charity is powered by around twenty dedicated volunteers. We broadcast 24 hours a day with a blend of live, recorded and automated programming, and we bring live coverage of every home game from the DW Stadium for both Wigan Warriors and Wigan Athletic.
Fast facts
- Founded: 1973 as Wrightington Hospital Radio
- Registered charity: Early 1990s & relaunched 2022 as WWL Radio
- Volunteers: A team of around twenty dedicated presenters & producers
- Broadcast hours: Live, recorded & automated shows 24/7
- Sports coverage: Live commentary from the DW Stadium for Wigan Warriors & Wigan Athletic
Our story
WWL Radio was established in 1973 as Wrightington Hospital Radio and became a registered charity in the early 1990s. Nearly fifty years later, in 2022, we registered under our new name to demonstrate that our service spans every site of the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The change also signalled how proud we are to be part of the WWL family, standing alongside colleagues across the trust.
Our mission remains constant: to lift spirits, share important updates and create moments of connection for patients, families and staff. We broadcast round the clock with a rich mix of live, recorded and automated programmes, as well as live commentary from the DW Stadium covering both Wigan Warriors and Wigan Athletic home fixtures.
At the heart of WWL Radio is people. Around twenty volunteers give their time to research music, produce shows, visit wards for requests and keep our equipment running. Together they ensure the station is there whenever someone needs a friendly voice, a favourite song or a slice of local community life.
Requests & dedications
We’re always delighted to hear from listeners. Share a request, dedication or celebration and our team will do their best to include it in the schedule.
