Echoing Local Community Positivity.

BUSINESS

A Knight to Remember: Burton's Own Nominated for Hollywood Beauty Award.

Josh Knight waves the flag for Burton receiving a prestigious nomination at this year's Hollywood Beauty Awards recognising his outstanding work throughout 2024.

Tom Drysdale • 3 Mar 2025

ECHO BUSINESS FEATURE

In-Line Studio: High-Quality Software Development with Transparent Pricing.

Based in Burton on Trent, Scott-David Jones and his team bring over 20 years of expertise in software development. They have collaborated with a diverse range of clients, from startups to established enterprises, providing tailored, high-quality digital solutions.

Scott Milligan • 3 Mar 2025

REVIEW

Small Town, Big Story:
Riding the Alpaca with Paddy in the latest Sky Series.

Small Town, Big Story could just as easily be the title of Paddy Considine’s autobiography—and with both his and writer-director Chris O’Dowd’s roots woven into the narrative, the show becomes an intriguing watch for all sorts of reasons.

Scott Milligan • 3 Mar 2025

COMMUNITY

Oh What A Night!
Burton Radio Fundraiser & Burton Echo Newspaper Launch A Resounding Success.

A vibrant evening of local music at The Brewhouse Arts Centre saw Burton Radio raise vital funds and celebrate the soft-launch of our online newspaper alongside showcasing talented local artists.

Tom Drysdale • 1 Mar 2025

COMMUNITY

What is ‘Ramadan’?
and how accurate is Chat GPT when we ask?

This year’s Ramadan started on Friday evening, 28 February and finishes on Sun, 30 March. But what is it all about? Scott Milligan asks ‘Ava’ his Chat GPT friend some basic questions and invites Burton’s local community to comment.

Scott Milligan • 1 Mar 2025

COMMUNITY

Hannah's Hope:
A Marina Dream for Teenage Cancer Patients.

Burton Echo’s Tom Drysdale takes a trip down to Mercia Marina to meet some courageous volunteers looking to make a difference for teenage cancer patients and their families.

Tom Drysdale • 28 Feb 2025

COMMUNITY

Just your average Monday:
King Charles III Visits Burton Upon Trent.

For many, Monday is often seen as the most challenging days of the week, but today was certainly an exception. King Charles III visited JCB Headquarters in Uttoxeter and Tower Brewery in Burton as part of his visit to Staffordshire.

Tom Drysdale • 24 Feb 2025

COMMUNITY

Local Council Submits Plans To Regenerate Former Bass Brewery Site.

East Staffordshire Borough Council (ESBC) submitted a full planning application last week for the regeneration of the former Bass Brewery Site, alongside additional plans for renewal aimed at revitalising Burton's High Street.

Tom Drysdale • 24 Feb 2025

MUSIC COMMUNITY

Sonic Boom!
Council’s cultural approach earns national recognition with prestigious LGC award shortlisting.

In an exciting triumph for local culture, East Staffordshire Borough Council’s ‘place making through music’ project, which encapsulates the Sonic Boom Music festival, has secured a coveted spot on the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards shortlist!

Scott Milligan • 22 Feb 2025

ART COMMUNITY

Studio Skellett:
Sculpting Strength from Chronic Illness.

Following artist Paul Skellett’s appearance on Burton Radio’s Snoozy Breakfast Show, he joined his brother and fellow artist/co-founder to introduce Studio Skellett to our chief reporter, Tom Drysdale and Burton Radio’s DJ Harry Parker.

Tom Drysdale • 20 Feb 2025

COMMUNITY

One Paw at a Time:
With RSPCA, Burton

Burton Radio’s Honor Douglas and Burton Echo’s Tom Drysdale recently ventured out, off the beaten path, to the RSPCA Burton Upon Trent & District Branch Centre.

Tom Drysdale • 19 Feb 2025

BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Spring into Action:
Live Lambing at the National Forest Adventure Farm.

Burton Echo's very own, Tom Drysdale joined Burton Radio's Harry Parker on a mission to explore the National Forest Adventure Farm. Intrigued by the farm's exciting events, they set off to investigate.

Tom Drysdale • 17 Feb 2025

Best Thing Since Sliced Bread.

Tom Drysdale • 15 Feb 2025

Exploring what’s fresh and unique about Burton’s newest food club, the bread and butter thing.

Founded in Manchester in 2016, The Bread and Butter Thing (Bread and Butter) is the UK's largest membership-based food redistribution charity, operating in 139 locations across 28 local authorities, from the East Midlands to North Tyneside.

Arbie the Owl Takes Flight at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Tom Drysdale • 16 Feb 2025

The National Memorial Arboretum has unveiled its first-ever children's book, Arbie and the Magical Lights, just in time for February half-term.

SPORT, POLITICS, LGBTQ+ even a daily BREAKFAST SHOW!

Burton Radio brings you over 30 weekly shows, all hosted by passionate volunteers. With more than 5,000 listeners tuning in each month, there’s always something worth hearing. Explore our shows page and discover your next favourite!

CHECK OUT THE SHOWS

Burton’s Favourite Radio Station and Swadlincote’s Best-loved Magazine Unite!

Scott Milligan • 10 Feb 2025

Burton Radio Forms Media Partnership with Swadlincote’s Favourite Local Magazine, SwadStyle.

Where were you on the 14 Sep 2024?

‘Nothing happens in Burton eh?’ Read Story

Start your engines: The Midland Karting Experience.

Tom Drysdale • 13 Feb 2025

Burton Radio’s Harry Parker, Burton Echo’s Tom Drysdale, and filmmaker Jordan Carroll hit the A38 to uncover what drives owner Gary Mitchell.

Burton’s SARAC (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre) celebrate LGBTQ+ Accredition.

Scott Milligan • 1 Feb 2025

EDI Project Lead Aria Petrungaro jumps for joy on a recent Linkedin post! and quite right too.

A Morning of Warmth and Giving at Burton Soup Kitchen.

Tom Drysdale • 7 Feb 2025

Warmth, smiles, and hot meals to those in need from Burton Soup Kitchen.

Snoozy Breakfast Show Round-Up: CALM Yoga, New Beginnings, Toons & Tuuunes.

Tom Drysdale • 7 Feb 2025

Monday’s Snoozy Breakfast was packed with fantastic guests!

All Hail The Return Of The King

Tom Drysdale • 28 Jan 2025

After a long absence Double Diamond is back in Pubs in Burton Upon Trent and London.

The Future of the Music Business

Scott Milligan • 29 Jan 2025

Timothée Chalamet: A Better Singer Than Bob Dylan? Is Ai more creative than both??

The Bread & Butter Thing

Tom Drysdale • 25 Jan 2025

East Staffordshire Borough Council Partners With Food Charity To Open New Food Clubs.

Scott Milligan's SNOOZY Breakfast Show with CALM's Kat Stephenson & YMCA Volunteer Ruth Redgate

The Business Hour with Swad Style, T150 Energy & Burton District & Birmingham Chamber of Commerce - Ep 4

Does Jacob Collier believe Aliens exist?

After 15 years in business, The Winery has announced its permanent closure.

Bravilor solo hot chocolate machine worth £900 with every Bestir machine purchase.

Burton Radio is a not-for-profit organisation

When Matt & J founded Burton Radio back in 2019, they didn’t just want a radio station that played music all day long, they wanted to create something that helped connect the community, to give it a voice. Years later, it now has over 30 volunteer dj’s making popular shows that do exactly that, including events that embody the diversity of Burton on Trent.

By contributing to the station, you’re helping us support the community.

SPONSORSHIP

£200 per month

BECOME A PATRON

£5 per month

By donating £5 a month we will add your organisation or name to our Patrons page as a thank you. We will also promote the organisations on social media and be invited as guests on the Snoozy Breakfast Show for free.
Patrons will also get 25% off Burton Radio events.

Visit Patrons page

Burton Radio Partners