In 2001 the station name reverted back to Radio Aire. Within a few months, a fresh new jingle package was introduced, produced by Reelworld, together with new voice overs and power-plays (songs with station branded intros). Subsequent jingle packages were produced by Wise Buddah.
Breakfast presenters during the early 2000's included Simon Logan (with Katy Kaboom / Imogen Lamb / Rich Williams), David 'Ditchy' Ditchfield (with Imogen Lamb) and Cameron & Jamie.
Other presenters at the time were Glenn Pinder (who later moved over to Magic 828), Simon 'Rossie' Ross, Steve Buck, Simon James & Hill, Ingrid Hagemann, Tony Wrighton, Matt Wilkins, Alex Pepper and Liz Whitaker. Overnights and weekends were presented by Paul Foster, Dan Wood, Matt Foister, Katy Kaboom, Lex Nichol and Buckley Boland.
Some networked shows were broadcast on a weekend, including the Smash Hits Chart with Darren Proctor, Smash Hits Buzz with Jo Good, Friday Night Kiss with Bam Bam, The Smirnoff Experience with Tall Paul and the Pepsi Chart with Neil Fox.
There was also a weekly show broadcast live from the White Rose Centre every Sunday afternoon. This was presented by Katy Kaboom and later Matt Wilkins.
Full Leeds United coverage was also broadcast and presented by John Bradley.
Radio Aire 2001 Jingles
Simon Ross (Rossie)
Rossie on Radio Aire - 27th June 2001
The Simon Logan Breakfast Show
Simon Logan returned to the Breakfast Show in 2004, promoted by a huge publicity drive.
Rich Williams, known as 'Monkey Boy' would search the streets of Leeds with a fresh new 'Wind-up' feature, Jo Taylor would read the news, whilst Verity Watts and Rob Watson were the show's producers.
Simon Logan (top centre), with Jo Taylor (left), Rich Williams (right) and Verity Watts
Simon Logan (centre), with Jo Taylor and Rob Watson
Radio Aire 2004 Jingles
Radio Aire 2006 Jingles
During the early 2010's, Breakfast presenters have included JK & Joel, Rich Williams, Kam Kelly and Stuart Elmore (with Kelly Pegg).
Much of the schedule was networked from Manchester, however local shows were presented by Paul Griffiths (on mid mornings), Paul Hayes, Scott Makin and Connor Phillips (on drive), Ian Skye, Vicky Warham, Steve Priestley, and Danny Mylo.
