Last week, Gateway 97.8 announced the sad death of his royal highness the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip supported Queen Elizabeth II in her demanding role for over 6 decades. … Read More

Happy Easter from our local radio Gateway 97.8! Today, on Easter Sunday, Johnny will lead a special Easter Weekend Breakfast show. The rest of Sunday’s schedule remains unchanged. Tomorrow on … Read More

Our local radio Gateway 97.8 has launched a special schedule for the Easter weekend. Claire Sturgess will lead the schedule on Good Friday with the All Time 100 Greatest Movie … Read More

Basildon radio station, Gateway 97.8, is today marking one year of the daily Coronavirus Update on air. The live feature, which is still on air every weekday evening, reacts to … Read More

Today is World Radio Day! Radio has the power to engage and be a friend for those that need it – this year more than ever. Today we join forces … Read More

Essex has been paying tribute to the comedian, Johnny Clark, who died yesterday after contracting Covid-19. Johnny was the host at Canvey Island’s Kings Club in the 1980s and , … Read More

The new BBC One film will show “what it’s really like to be a mum of a disabled child approaching adulthood,” the broadcaster said. It will capture their life as “Harvey … Read More

Happy New Year from your local radio station, Gateway 97.8. We wish you a prosperous 2021. We are on air every day as we celebrate the new year, so why … Read More

Merry Christmas from your local radio station, Gateway 97.8. We wish you a happy and peaceful Christmas period. We are on air every day with you this Christmas, so why … Read More

It’s been a difficult year for many across the Basildon borough. The Mayor of Basildon, David Burton-Sampson refects on 2020 in his Christmas message: Merry Christmas and a Happy New … Read More