About This Station

Heart Essex 96.3 & 102.6 is a local radio station for Essex, part of the UK-wide Heart network, broadcasting in English. Its format is hot adult contemporary, playing a mix of familiar pop and love songs from the 70s through to today. The website highlights a strong focus on showbiz and celebrity news, alongside competitions offering prizes like holidays and concert experiences. Listeners can also access the station via the Global Player app, which additionally offers spin-off streams such as Heart 70s, Heart 80s, and Heart Dance.