UTV decides to sell Imagine FM

Last month, Ofcom refused UTV Radio's bid to locate Imagine FM with Wish FM, Wire FM and Tower FM in a new central headquarters in Warrington.

Ofcom argued that a station ser­ving an area as large as Imagine should operate separate studios within its licensed area.

It has now decided to sell the station and claims to have fielded several approaches already. Several unnamed local radio groups have expressed an interest in the station.

UTV managing director Scott Taunton said: "We hope very shortly to be in a position to sell Imagine FM as a going concern. We feel that this is the best outcome, not only for the staff of Imagine FM, but also for the station's listeners and the residents of Stockport."