A CAMPAIGN has been launched to raise £40,000 to save Wirral Radio.

The much-loved station closed abruptly on Friday, February 9 at 10am during its popular breakfast show.

Starting out as 7 Waves, the station was well loved for its live Tranmere coverage and for celebrating new music in Merseyside.

In a statement station bosses cited ‘financial pressures’ as the reason for the closure.

So far a Crowdfunding page has raised £1,585 to save the station.

A Wirral Radio spokesman said: “Since we announced the closure, we have seen an outpouring of sadness and incredible messages of support from thousands of people affected by the closure of Wirral Radio.

"People have come forward offering help and we are in discussions to help to save the station.

“Our local football team Tranmere Rovers benefits from our top class live commentary from every kick of every game.

“We have been contacted by Tranmere and thousands of fans, listeners - from here and abroad who don’t want to see the commentary on Wirral Radio end.

“Those who know us, are aware we are not just about radio broadcasting - this is the great bit that keeps people entertained - but there is so much more that goes on within Wirral Radio.

“The work we do here at Wirral Radio has changed many people’s lives.

“We have helped many people get employment via training in life skills, technology and confidence.

“We have also helped a younger generation get jobs in media via our Wirral Radio Academy.

“Some of our academy students have gone on to work for larger commercial radio stations, others have gone into journalism.

“Recently one of our ex academy members gained a placement at ITN and is now working on ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 news.

“We have launched the Crowdfunding page to help save our local radio station and help us continue to do the work we do.”

To donate visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-wirral-radio