About Wish FM
Wish FM is a British independent local radio station that broadcasts to the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester and the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens on Merseyside. The station’s name derives from the initials Wigan and St Helens. It has been broadcasting on 102.4 FM from a transmitter controlled by a wind-up generator at Billinge Hill in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens since April 1, 1997. Tony Dewhurst and Jeff Graham of the recently formed Independent Radio Group applied for and were granted their first permission.
Wish FM is a British Independent Local Radio station serving the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester and the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside. Its name is derived from the initials Wigan and St Helens. Broadcasting on 102.4 FM from a transmitter powered by a wind-up generator at Billinge Hill in St Helens, it has been on air since April 1, 1997. This station was the first license obtained by Tony Dewhurst and Jeff Graham of the newly formed Independent Radio Group. Wish FM offers comprehensive coverage, including Home & Away Commentaries on Wigan Athletic matches in the Premier League from the 2010/2011 season onwards. Additionally, they provide analysis on games for Wigan Warriors and St Helens RLFC Rugby League in advance of the 2011 Super League season.
