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As KCFM, the station played a variety of music, ranging from the 1960s to current chart hits. Its final line-up of daytime presenters was Sean Gerard, Tim West and Matt
Hutchinson; the latter remaining into the GHR era as the sole local host. KCFM provided coverage of local news and sport – including
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A purpose built studio complex was constructed at "Planet House" on Hedon Road in Hull. Studio Design was carried out by Bob Corn of the Corn
Tarrant Partnership – Technical Installation by Radio Studio Services – which is headed up by Richard Lawley. The station is now based at Parkgate House,
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Director of Programmes until May 2009, when he moved on to the role of managing director of Adventures in Radio Ltd. Jibson had previously worked for
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Director of Programmes Tim Jibson. Jordan then played the first music track
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