A beloved radio DJ has joined a rival radio station following the merger of Wave 105 with Greatest Hits Radio.

Sadness was felt across much of the south coast over the last few months after it was announced in February that Wave 105 would be merging with Greatest Hits Radio after 25 years on air.

Rick Jackson has continued his morning show and Mark Collins hosts a show in the afternoon.

Much loved DJs such as Steve Power, who had been with Wave 105 since its inception, were axed under the Greatest Hits Radio merger.

However, it has been announced that Steve Power is joining Nation Broadcasting.

To the delight of many radio listers in the south, he is to host Breakfast on Easy Radio and Drive on Nation Radio South.

Speaking to RadioToday, Steve said: “I’m so pleased that my radio adventure in the South continues and I extend an invitation to listeners who will want to join me at Nation Radio.

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“It’s a fantastic station with the best variety of hits – from the best of today to the greatest hits of all time.

“I’m so looking forward to joining Nation Radio’s amazing presenter line up of Neil Fox, Russ Williams and Greg Burns.”

Other ex-Wave 105 DJs have also jumped over to different radio stations.

Selina Ross has also found a new place at DevonAir, hosting on weekday afternoons from 2pm on April 29.

Nation’s founder and Chairman Jason Bryant told RadioToday: “There was one presenter we wanted when Wave closed and I’m delighted that we got our man.

“Steve Power is a radio legend across the South and, after 25 years entertaining listeners across Southampton, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Chichester and the Isle of Wight, we know they will loyally follow him to Nation Radio.”