Dream FM was a 1990s

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station based in

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, that played a diverse range of

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and was renowned for its professional style. It first broadcast on 104.9 FM in October 1992, changing to a simulcast on 99.9 FM then settling on FM 99.9 until early 1994 when it moved to 107.8 FM and could be received throughout

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. In 1995, Dream launched a campaign to become a legal station. However, despite a petition and public support, Dream would not secure a licence and instead one was awarded to

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. Dream was last heard around November 1995. DJs and presenters on the station included Paul Taylor, Shock, Daisy & Havoc, Tantra Countdown, Tony Walker, Chris Martin, Marc Leaf and Mark Dawson.

References

{{reflist Radio stations in Yorkshire Pirate radio stations in the United Kingdom Radio stations established in 1992 Radio stations disestablished in 1995 Defunct radio stations in the United Kingdom