Black Cat Radio

Everything YOU need to know!

Your guide to all things Black Cat Radio! Find out when your favourite shows are on—and what songs made the playlist.

Keep up to date with the latest news & sport for St Neots and Bedford.

Find out about upcoming local events in our community, as well as local gigs and sporting fixtures.

Keep up to date with the latest developments and traffic news during the A428 works, including road closures and diversions.

Black Cat Radio is the local radio station for St Neots, broadcasting on 102.5FM, DAB in Bedford, and on smart speakers. We provide a reliable mix of local News, Sport, Weather, Events, and Information, alongside a handpicked selection of the world’s greatest music.

This website is your hub for everything happening in St Neots and surrounding areas, including Eynesbury, Eaton Socon, Little Paxton, Wyboston, and across to Bedford and beyond. You’ll find full details of our on-air schedule, presenters, and programmes, as well as how to get involved with the station—either as an Advertiser or Volunteer.

Whether you're looking to stay informed, discover local events, or simply enjoy great music, Black Cat Radio is your hub for everything you need to know!

Schedule

Your Voice
11:00am - Noon

Local interview and discussion hour every weekday morning
The Packed Lunch
Noon - 2:00pm

Paul Gray is bringing you a smooth lunchtime
Afternoons
2:00pm - 4:00pm

John Salisbury is your host today
The Home Run
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Keith Ritchie brings you traffic, Sport, ShowBiz, weather, Local News and great songs
Yacht Rock
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Nigel Pauley brings you Yacht Rock: smooth tunes, soft vibes, boat drinks.

News

End of an Era: St Neots Shoe Shop Allen Phillips to Close After More Than 60 Years
A much-loved St Neots High Street shoe shop is preparing to close its doors for the final time. Independent retailer Allen Phillips will shut once remaining stock is sold, bringing to an end more than a century of High Street retailing by the Huckle family.
Flitwick family firm D & G Short celebrates a century at the heart of the community
From hand-sifted gravel in the 1920s to high-tech security systems today, D & G Short in Flitwick marks 100 years of family enterprise, resilience and community spirit.

Events

St Neots Man Cave – Tools, Talk, and Time Well Spent
Need a break, a chat, or a project to get stuck into? The St Neots Man Cave is a welcoming space for men of all ages to meet up, share skills, or just enjoy som...
12 Mar 2026 at St Neots Man Cave
St. Ives Youth Theatre presents Cluedo
St. Ives Youth Theatre presents Cluedo, 11th-14th March 2026, at the Free Church, St. Ives.
12 Mar 2026 at Free Church
Cambridge Model Boat Club – Set Sail with Local Enthusiasts
If you’ve got a love for model boats or want to try something new, the Cambridge Model Boat Club could be your perfect match. They sail a variety of vessels,...
12 Mar 2026 at Paxton Lakes Sailing Club
“Berkley Busy Bees” Pre- school group. TERM TIME ONLY
We have lots of free play, stories, singing and rhymes, snacks, coffee and tea and much more.
13 Mar 2026 at Berkley Street Methodist Church
'A Folk n Blues in the Pews Concert' - Jake Morley plus support
A special night of live acoustic music in the beautiful setting of Brampton's Village Church, local charities. Tickets £15
14 Mar 2026 at St Mary’s Church (Buckden)