Mersey 106.7 was an Independent Local Radio station for the Knowsley area just outside Liverpool, England KCR 106.7 was originally launched by Steve Dickson and Ray Ferguson, with financial backing of Chrysalis.
During the period between the takeover and the relaunch, many of the original volunteer presenters and some minority specialist music shows were taken off the air, and replaced with paid professionals.
On 24 October 2008, KCR FM were locked out of the building by bailiffs acting on behalf of landlords "Brookhouse", after attempts to retrieve unpaid rent.
A notice was placed upon the front door of the studio reading "Landlords have taken peaceful possession of the property and the locks have been changed as a result of persistent breaches of the former lease.
The regulator was quoted as saying "It is clear the station is at present broadcasting no local content, information or news as required by its Format."