A Christmas Message from the Mayor of Huntingdon
A Christmas message from the Mayor of Huntingdon, Cllr Karl Webb Hello Everyone, After such a devastating year, I wanted to send you all a […]
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A message from HDC Leader Cllr Ryan Fuller
Dear Resident, I know the Government announcement at the weekend will have come as heart-breaking news for many families and individuals in Huntingdonshire who were […]
Panicked about Debt? Don’t wait – get free help before Christmas
If you’re struggling with debts, and it’s giving you sleepless nights, then free one-on-one debt help is available. They’re there to help, not judge, so […]
HDC launch additional restrictions grant extension scheme
DISTRICT COUNCIL LAUNCHES ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS GRANT EXTENSION SCHEME FOR HUNTINGDONSHIRE BUSINESSES From 10am Wednesday 16 December 2020, applications will be open for the Additional Restrictions Grant […]
Local restriction tiers: what you need to know
Why the government is introducing tiers It is right to apply tighter restrictions where prevalence is highest. In September and October, the virus spread rapidly […]
Update on the Shoe Box Charity
One of the most well known and best loved of Christmas Charities is the “Shoe Box” charity, otherwise known as Operation Christmas Child. We all […]
Blood Donors needed.
Blood and plasma donors urged to stick to appointments to help NHS as first full week of second lockdown begins NHS issues important reminder that […]
Prime Minister announces new national restrictions
The Prime Minister has announced tougher national restrictions in England from Thursday. With the NHS weeks from being overwhelmed, and a higher death toll than the […]
New business development space in Huntingdon
Huntingdonshire District Council has successfully completed a new seven-unit industrial development within the Alms Close area of Stukeley Meadows, Huntingdon. The new development named ‘The […]
A Message from the Mayor of Huntingdon
Remembrance Sunday 8th November 2020 A Message from the Mayor of Huntingdon, Cllr Karl Webb This year, Remembrance Day is going to be so different […]
Great News – Cromwell Museum
The Cromwell Museum receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund The Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon has been awarded £53,066 as part of the […]
Wood Green needs your help.
Wood Green, The Animals Charity is urgently appealing for volunteers to help process stock donations at its centre in Godmanchester. With many people clearing out […]
What local Co-Vid levels mean
Guidance Local COVID alert levels: what you need to know Information on local COVID alert levels, including what they mean, why they are being introduced […]
We Have A Dream
Huntingdon Methodist church is an unassuming building at Bridge end of the High Street. Since 1878 there has been a Methodist congregation worshipping on this […]
NHS COVID-19 app has been downloaded over 10 million times
1.5 million venue check-ins on Saturday with the new app receiving positive reviews Businesses embrace the new app with 460,000 QR code posters downloaded and […]
Protect your loved one – get the app
NHS COVID-19 app launches across England and Wales NHS COVID-19 app launches to help control coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission. NHS COVID-19 app launches nationwide to help […]
Government clarification of Stay Safe guidelines
Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has verbally clarified today (10th Sept) in Parliament, some of the guidelines which the […]
Staying Alert & Safe
Government Guidance on Staying Alert & Safe issued 9th September 2020 This is national guidance that applies to England only – there’s different guidance in Scotland, Wales and Northern […]
Theatres reopen with ‘seat out to help out’
Theatres and sports stadiums will be allowed to open without social distancing within weeks under plans being accelerated by ministers with the backing of Boris […]
UK Chief Medical Officers speak about schools and childcare reopening
Statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers on schools and childcare reopening This is a consensus statement from the Chief Medical Officers and Deputy Chief […]
Ask Alexa to play Huntingdon Community Radio
According to the latest RAJAR (Q2 2020) study, of those radio listeners surveyed, 32% claim to own a smart speaker and 18% claim to use […]
Face coverings: when to wear one
Face coverings: when to wear one and how to make your own What a face covering is In the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, […]
Let’s Look at Gardens
Every year the National Garden Scheme supports garden owners to open their gardens to the general public benefiting the NGS charities by asking a small […]
Hello and greetings from Finland!
Thank you very much for your programme. It was a great pleasure to hear HCRFM on 104.0 MHz here in Finland! My name is Jim […]
Let’s take a look at Charles Dickens
Unbelievably its 150 years since the death of Charles Dickens! Charles John Haffam Dickens was born in Portsmouth on 7th February 1812 and died in […]
The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme opens on 3 August 2020.
Use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme at a participating establishment: to get a 50% discount on food or non-alcoholic drinks to eat or […]
We’re open again, Hooray!
The Cromwell Museum are happy to announce that their doors have re-opened, from 11am – 4pm! Right now, they’re still only opening from Wednesday – […]
Oxford coronavirus vaccine: Does it work? And what happens next?
Oxford scientists believe they have made a breakthrough in their quest for a Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s what you need to know. Does it work? The […]
Face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July
Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock addressed Parliament about plans to make face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July 2020. Beneath […]
Giant posters of Godmanchester’s past on display
Over the last month, giant historical posters depicting Godmanchester’s past have sprung up around the town. Godmanchester museum together with the Friends from St Mary’s […]
Government orders banks to run accessible free cash machines for all
The Treasury is to require banks and building societies to provide access to free-to-use cash machines within a “reasonable distance” of every home in the […]
“Thank You NHS” Spitfire Flypast
A very special ‘Thank you NHS’ Spitfire plane will fly over the region at the weekend to mark the 72nd birthday of the National Health […]
HDC support more businesses to re-open as lockdown restrictions ease
Following the Government announcement on 23 June which set out further changes to lockdown measures in England – from Saturday 4 July – pubs, restaurants, […]
400 years ago the Mayflower sailed for America
Why is there a 17th Century ship sailing close to Huntingdon’s bus station? Huntingdon’s Town Estates Services Team have been getting creative. The team have […]
A New Addition to Children’s Bedtime Story
The McMinis are very, very small and live in a biscuit tin underneath a shed, a large family who generally get on with each other […]
Black Lives Matter – Open Letter – 10th June 2020
Huntingdon Community Radio (HCR104fm) Black Lives Matter – Open Letter 10th June 2020 Due to recent developments at Huntingdon Community Radio (Media) Ltd (HCR104fm), the […]
Black Lives Matter Statement – 9th June 2020
Huntingdon Community Radio (HCR104fm) Black Lives Matter Statement 9th June 2020 The Senior Management Team at HCR104fm would like to explain our decision regarding the […]
Motivational specialist says many are finding it difficult to stay motivated during pandemic
Sarah Stones is offering free online webinars and says motivation is a key component to good mental health. A motivational specialist from St Neots says […]
How does your garden grow?
In these times of lockdown, when our exercise periods were strictly governed, many people’s thoughts turned to sprucing up their gardens and perhaps taking on […]
Together we are Huntingdon Community Radio
While we have all been under the lockdown restrictions, your community radio has been busy working away in the background. You may be surprised to […]
Local funding to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence during Covid-19
Additional funding to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence during Covid-19 ACTING Police and Crime Commissioner, Ray Bisby is today (22nd May 2020) announcing […]
Government guide to COVID-19 tests and testing kits
How the tests work Testing for COVID-19 can or could be done in the following, three ways: Sampling kits A sample is collected by the […]
More jobs for town as Aldi plans to open new store
Discount supermarket firm Aldi is to open its new store in St Ives at the end of the summer, creating up to 40 jobs. The […]
Huntingdon Youth Superstar Award.
Thank you to everyone who entered our first Youth Superstar Award, we are so proud of all the kind, hard working and talented children we […]
We add 5 new shows to our schedule
With more and more people tuning into radio during this current crisis, radio continues to keep listeners informed and safe whilst keeping spirits high and […]
5 year old fundraiser for Hinchingbrooke Hospital
On Thursday 30th April, the Children’s Bedtime Story at 6.50pm was very special. It was narrated by Zoe Houston who is 5 years old and […]
5 yr old Zoe raises money for the NHS
A five-year-old girl has raised more than £1,280 for Hinchingbrooke Hospital’s children’s ward and special care baby unit. Zoe Houston, from Stukeley Meadows has been […]
Lockdown singing – find your voice!
Here’s a unique opportunity especially for this lockdown period. The St Ives Choral Society are offering anyone who fancies having a go at a choral […]
Pampered pets face normality shock
Pampered pets will face a normality shock after the coronavirus lockdown. With their doting owners stuck at home all day, dogs are loving life in […]
Brilliant things to do with the kids in the garden
You can still have fun even if you have to stay at home. Parents will be struggling to stay sane while trying to keep the kids occupied. […]
The Allergies, Tramp Records and Craig Charles
The Soul and Motown show has been very busy these past few weeks, presenter Jamie Stocker was invited by the team at BBC 6 Music […]
Easter Sunday Celebration Service
Join Rev. Jon Randall for a special Easter Sunday Celebration Service recorded for Huntingdon Community Radio. Rev. Jon Randall is the Vicar of Huntingdon and […]
How a 99 yr old war veteran captured the heart of the nation
Captain Tom Moore originally aimed to raise just £1,000 for NHS Charities Together by completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday. More than […]
Artist creates colouring project in Ramsey
A colouring project has been designed by an artist in Ramsey for children and the community. Si Mitchell has created a wall design in the […]
Youth awards launched to find “superstar” youngsters in the community
Huntingdonshire Community Group are launching their new Youth Superstar Award. They say that they recognise there are so many talented and hard working children in […]
Radio station working from home
The country is living in strange times. But as the entertainment world is keen to say “the show must go on”. So, in accordance with […]