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Home » DevonAir Radio in the news » Work begins on HQ for Devonair
1980 DevonAir Radio DevonAir Radio News About DevonAir Radio Property Exeter

Work begins on HQ for Devonair

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This will soon be the nerve centre of the newest radio station in this part of the world.

The actual date for the start of broadcasts from this unassuming property in St Davids Hill, Exeter, is still up in the air, but work has started in making it into a studio and office.

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DevonAir Radio Limited, originally incorporated as Radio Haldon (28 February 1979 – 31 December 1979), was officially established under its current name in 1980. The station became a cherished part of South West broadcasting history, serving Exeter, East Devon, and Torbay, South Devon. In 1987, it underwent a change in ownership when it was acquired by Capital Radio. DevonAir ceased broadcasting in 1994 following a reallocation of its frequencies to Gemini Radio, which later became part of the Heart network. Despite the station’s closure, DevonAir Radio Limited remains an active registered company (Company Number: 01417361). Its registered office is: 30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA. Full official records are available via Companies House. Please note: This website is solely focused on the historical legacy of DevonAir Radio Limited (01417361).
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