[9] "We had almost 22,000 hits on our website over the first few days of May, and I believe that about 5,000 people logged on to us at some time or other from as far afield as Australia" Julian Horner, the original station manager commented.

[10] On 4 May 2012, it was announced on Ofcom's official website that the radio station had successfully secured a full FM licence.

[14] On 19 May 2012, from 6:00 am, there was a special 'Good Morning Penwith with Martin Holland' with live reports at the historic start of the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay from Land's End.

Clarinettist Acker Bilk recorded his final interview with former Presenter John Chapman before passing away from cancer at the age of 85.

Chairman Alan Shepherd said: "Coast FM is a new and exciting name for a radio station that I hope the people of West Cornwall will take to their hearts and treat as their own.

[17] In July 2023, following a successful bid to the broadcasting regulator, OFCOM announced it had awarded Coast FM an additional transmitter to cover the Hayle, St Ives and surrounding areas.