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

The Boy from Shoreditch, from the estate of Matt Monro, will be on air on Gateway 97.8 this Christmas. The series will coincide with the 60th anniversary of Matt Monro’s … Read More

City & Guilds Group has today celebrated Gateway 97.8 – along with 38 other UK-based businesses – receiving a prestigious Princess Royal Training Award in a virtual Awards Ceremony. The Princess Royal … Read More

Local radio station, Gateway 97.8, has won three awards at the annual national Community Radio Awards. The station, which celebrated its 10th birthday this year, is one of 300 community … Read More

This week marks anti-bullying week in the UK. Gateway 97.8 has been marking this week-long event on air with special coverage. Gateway works closely with local autism charity, AnnaKennedyOnline which … Read More