Steve Mullins said it now had a “brand-new” studio at Jeffrey House on Maiden Street in Weymouth, equipped with up-to-date technology, exciting plans, and a growing team of presenters and volunteers.

It comes after the station was found by Ofcom to have been in breach of some of its licence conditions, by failing to deliver a ‘key commitment’ of providing a radio service to under 25s in the Weymouth area, including those who are disadvantaged or living with learning difficulties or disabilities.

The regulator also said the station had failed to provide a schedule for the week beginning Monday, January 12 this year. The licence at the station is held by AIR FM CIC.

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Ofcom had noted that the station had responded to the regulator’s preliminary view acknowledging Ofcom’s observations regarding the output broadcast and said that “the service was undergoing a significant operational transition”.

Mr Mullins said: “Ofcom have been made fully aware of the situation throughout this process and have shown understanding regarding the difficulties the station faced during this transition period.

“Importantly, Ofcom chose not to issue a fine relating to the breach, recognising the work being undertaken to turn the station around and restore its commitments to the community,” he noted.

Mr Mullins also pointed out that before the current team stepped in, the station had been on the verge of closure.

“Since taking over in November, Jamie Lyones, managing director of AIR, has worked tirelessly to save and rebuild the station from the ground up,” he said.

“Despite the setbacks, we have continued working day and night to bring AIR back to life.

“We are once again delivering community-focused content and supporting important local organisations through community drop-ins and partnerships with groups such as the Lantern Trust, Steps, and Andy’s Man Club.”

Mr Mullins said that AIR 107.2 will be attending the Weymouth Community Expo on Saturday, May 16 this year to “meet new people, network, and continue supporting the local community”.

AIR originally launched as a student project in 2011 at Westfield Arts College, with the name standing for ‘all inclusive radio’.

Mr Mullins said his connection to AIR went back to the “very beginning” as he was originally a presenter when the station first started and remained part of it for around three years.

“Jamie Lyones and I both strongly believe AIR should celebrate and support where we live, promoting local businesses, local talent, community groups, and the youth of today.

“We would also like to thank the businesses and advertisers who are now supporting the station and believing in what we are building.

“Their support is helping strengthen a truly amazing local community radio station with a positive future ahead.”