About This Station

Heart Northants 96.6 is a commercial local radio station serving Northamptonshire, UK, as part of the national Heart network. Its format is hot adult contemporary, playing mainstream pop and recent hits alongside celebrity and showbiz news. The website highlights a strong focus on entertainment, with competitions, music news, and features on artists like Dolly Parton and Craig David. It also promotes listening via the Global Player app, alongside sister stations such as Heart 70s, Heart 80s, and Heart Dance. Broadcasting in English, it blends local identity with Heart's national brand of upbeat, personality-led programming.