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

The Packed Lunch
Noon - 2:00pm

Paul Gray is in today with your Packed Lunch.
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.
Juke Box
8:00pm - 10:00pm

Steve Luff brings a handful of shillings to feed the Juke Box - a big shiny Wurlitzer.

News

Police appeal for witnesses after fatal A14 collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision on the A14 in Cambridgeshire on Monday, 19 January.
Bird flu confirmed in waterfowl in Bedford Borough
Cases of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, have been confirmed in swans and geese in Bedford Borough, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Record-breaking Christmas tree collection raises over £119,000
More than 4,300 real Christmas trees were collected across Cambridgeshire in just three days in January, raising over £119,000 for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
Consultation launched on new powers to tackle vehicle anti-social behaviour
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking residents, businesses and visitors to take part in a public consultation on proposed new powers aimed at tackling vehicle-related anti-social behaviour.
Local Dad Takes on 15-Hour Fitness Challenge to Support Mental Health Charity
A local father is set to turn so-called Blue Monday into a powerful statement of hope and resilience by taking on an extraordinary fitness challenge in support of mental health services.

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...
22 Jan 2026 at St Neots Man Cave
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,...
22 Jan 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.
23 Jan 2026 at Berkley Street Methodist Church
Jack The Ripper
In this theatrical shocker, award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin plays different characters as we explore the murders and the myths of the infamous Jack the Rip...
23 Jan 2026 at The Place Theatre
St Neots Town FC - Fixture
Away to Bourne Town. 15:00 Kick Off
24 Jan 2026 at St Neots Town FC