West Midlands

Bauer Reduces Local Content

May 30, 2019 Scott Digital Radio, Local Radio, National Radio

Bauer is to scrap local weekend programmes across the ‘Hits Radio’ network of stations in England and Scotland. Separate programmes will be programmes are to be aired across the local stations in England plus Hits Radio, with a the Scottish stations having their own show. Meanwhile the number of breakfast shows on Free Radio are…Read moreRead more

Absolute Radio to Further Reduce Analogue Coverage

November 1, 2018 Scott Local Radio, National Radio

Absolute Radio will cease broadcasting on 105.2 FM in the West Midlands. Ofcom have approved a proposal from Bauer Media to switch the license to broadcasting a ‘greatest hits’ format station, the identity of which is yet to be revealed. This follows a significant cut back in Absolute Radio’s MW (AM) national service. Meanwhile, Free…Read moreRead more