BBC Confirm MW Transmitter Closures

The BBC have now announced when the next round of MW (AM) local radio transmitters will close. BBC Three Counties Radio have already ceased broadcasts on the 630 and 1260 transmitters, and are now broadcasting a retune advice loop. Full closure will take place on the 6th April. For the rest of the stations, closure…Read moreRead more

Changes to Travel Bulletins on BBC Local Radio

Apologies due to the delay of this post, personal commitments have gotten in the way of updates. Changes are to be made to travel bulletins across the BBC’s network of local radio stations. At present, most of the bulletins are currently produced and voiced external by Inrix. The changes will mean that instead of Inrix…Read moreRead more

BBC Newcastle Launches New Evening Shows

BBC Newcastle will ceased taking the networked evening show from today, and re-commence local programming from 7pm to 10pm. Nick Roberts will present from 7pm to 8pm, which will be following by a 2 hour slot dedicated to a different subject each evening. On Monday’s, Sue Company will be host conversation and stories from around…Read moreRead more

BBC Local Radio to Take Part in Local Radio Day

All 39 BBC local radio stations are joining Local Radio Day, which takes place on the 25th May. The stations join a growing number of local commercial and community radio stations, in an initiative led by the small group UKRD. Local Radio Day is now in its third year, with more than 80 radio stations…Read moreRead more