Tameside Radio launched on 30 September 2007 and was acquired by social landlord New Charter Housing Trust in 2011,[1] but owned by the independent company as Quest Media Network.

In January 2019, local businessman Chris Bird took over as Executive Chairman of Quest Media Network.

[2] Weekday daytime programmes are presented by Alex Cann, Martin Emery and Dave Sweetmore.

Weekend presenters include James HK, Dan & Mark, Tim Fernley, Paul Fairclough, Geoff Dorsett, Mike Wallbank, Rob Charles, Colin Hanslip, Peter Fairness, Peter Milburn and Alan.

On weekdays, the station broadcasts local news updates in partnership with the Tameside Reporter newspaper.