A NEW online radio show has been launched in the Borders.

The youth media training enterprise Voice of My Own (VOMO) is following on from its regular television updates with its own radio station.

Over the past year young Borderers have been undertaking training ahead of the launch.

And now, with the new station fully kitted-out, they have gone live.

Presenter Struan Henderson told the Border Telegraph: “It feels good to be on air as it’s been quite a journey.

"We’re hoping to make programmes such as sport, music and talk shows that involve young people and their interests.”

The team of presenters and producers have been instructed in the use of microphones, the mixing desk and using software to record and broadcast.

They have also been given the low down on different interviewing techniques.

Fellow presenter Leonie Findlay told us: “VOMO Radio is giving us a choice with what we want to do and how we want to produce shows.

"It’s allowing us to have a more in-depth education about what goes into making a radio show.”

VOMO is organised by Live Borders and the Council’s Community Learning and Development (CLD) service.

As well as media training the service also promoted health and tackles seclusion.

Radio station producer Liam Wheelan said: "Before I got involved with radio I was really shy.

"I hardly spoke to anyone but since I joined the radio I think I’m a lot more confident with speaking in public.

"I recently just got a job in a call centre so I’m certainly feeling the benefit of being involved.”

VOMO Radio is open to any budding presenters and producers who would like to get involved, learn new skills and make their own shows.

All VOMO activities are free of charge due to the support of external funders such as CashBack for Creativity who have helped fund aspects of the project.

Ewan Jackson, chief executive of Live Borders, said: “VOMO has achieved numerous successes in empowering young people to express themselves and their opinions through film and video.

"Focusing on young people and their wellbeing is one of the main focusses of Live Borders and we’re delighted to continue working alongside the Council’s CLD team to ensure VOMO Radio is a success.”

Donna Manson, Scottish Borders Council’s children and young people director, added: "By funding and supporting an exciting initiative like VOMO Radio, we are giving them the platform to be responsible for the planning, development and production of a media outlet that will give them the opportunity to do just that.

"They will also have the chance to develop a wide range of skills that can be used at school, in their community and in their future careers.

"I wish them every success with the launch and would encourage everyone to start listening to the broadcasts that this hugely talented group of people are creating.”

You can listen to VOMO Radio by logging onto www.vomoradio.com