“The move to digital for #BBC Local in England is absolutely right; it is increasingly where licence fee payers are. However, we know that at a practical level BBC local radio stations have a brand loyalty that is still attractive.” 1/ #bbclocalradio
@mrJamesGraham says #bbclocalradio "is the last area I would be looking for #cuts." With absence of local newspapers, he says he doesn't know where that "transparency that access to local stories is going to come from." Important to use local journalists, airing local concerns.
Brilliant to see BBC Radio at #1 with 31.4 million weekly live listeners! As (@janepotter1
a passionate local radio fan and the founder of a radio Facebook group
I'm especially pleased that BBC Local & Nations stations are reaching over 7.1 million people. These stations are the heartbeat of our communities — vital for local news, connection and great content. Shout out to @katejustice@bbchw
and @DavidLloydRADIO
— please keep championing live local radio! #LocalRadioMatters#BBCLocalRadio"
📻 The latest RAJAR figures show the BBC continues to be the number one radio brand, with 31.4m people tuning in each week for live output
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I loved tuning in to @PaulMcCartney 's new single #thedaysweleftbehind he wanted @bbcmerseyside to play it! His home... and the power of BBC Local Radio. People all around the world tuning in! #bbclocalradio As someone who has been part of BBC Local Radio for 20 years, it's fab.
For the last hour listened to @BBC3CR and what a load of rubbish, it’s turned into Heart/GHR. Talking about winning the lottery and promotion of Make a Difference, and nothing local about it - the end of @BBCLOCALRADIO in the afternoon. When is Roberto back ??
Unusually I put local Sunday radio on today. It was awful, presenter was talking about eating potatoes. I soon switched off . A far cry from the days when Hereford and Worcester was local on a Sunday and was great entertainment.
#bbclocalradio
I wanted to share a bit of an email I received today - if you are starting out in radio as a presenter or want to improve your current audience 📻this sums up what radio is about - the special relationship with your audience a one to one personal relationship ❤️
All #BBCLocalRadio listeners should respond to the Governments review into the BBC’s royal charter.
Fill in the empty boxes about local radio.
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