[2][3] In October 2016, the station launched on-air as a joint project between the community of Northampton and the University of Northampton,[4] with the aim to provide a local radio service for everyone across Northampton, as well as help the University with its aim to serve its local community and be part of the cultural fabric of the town.

[6] It also hosted political coverage of the results of the 2019 United Kingdom general election.

[7] In March 2020, teenage-presenter Will Oelrich was nominated for a 'BBC Sounds Rising Talent 16-18' Young Audio award.

[8] In July 2020 the station distributed free radio sets to vulnerable residents.

[citation needed] When the station launched as NNBC, the transmitter was based at the University of Northampton Park campus, but was then moved to the University Innovation Centre in 2018, when the station relaunched as NLive.