 Brunel FM launched at 10am on 2 September 2006, and remained under control of The Local Radio Company until its sale to Laser Broadcasting in June 2008, along with sister stations Bath FM and 3TR FM.Following the buyout a number of the station's staff resigned, allegedly due to lack of payment.In October 2008, Brunel FM was sold again to South West Radio Ltd, following the collapse of Laser Broadcasting which went into administration.