On 7 February 2000 Plymouth Sound AM was re-branded Classic Gold 1152 (Plymouth). Due to ownership rules the GWR Group had to sell off all of their Classic Gold stations.
On 7 February 2000, Plymouth Sound AM underwent a name change to Classic Gold 1152 (Plymouth). Nevertheless, the GWR Group was compelled to relinquish control of its entire Classic Gold station network due to regulatory requirements.