TLRC also wants to combine its stations in Durham, Northallerton and Darlington. Initially, the three stations will have four hours of localised programming a day. All other programming will be a single service.
William Rogers, chief executive of TLRC, said: "Combining the stations will require a change in regulations and TLRC is hoping that Ofcom will move in that direction."
Since June, TLRC has sold Isle of Wight Radio, Macclesfield radio station Silk FM, its 80% stake in Fire Media, which broadcasts Bournemouth station Fire, Hastings-based Arrow FM and Sovereign Radio in Eastbourne, and decided to close the High Wycombe-based Mix 107.
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