Public File
Every local commercial radio station in the UK has obligations with regard to it's programmes, including it's music and local content. These requirements are set out in the station "Format", a document issued by Ofcom, the UK media regulator.
The Public File contains details of elements Ofcom regulate over, and is intended to give you a better understanding of our output and what we are doing for the community we serve.
The Public File is available as a print out on request. Any comments on the file can be made to us or Ofcom. More information about the Public File obligation can be found at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/
Station Format :
Formats are regulatory documents issued to Ofcom licence holders, that outline what is required of each radio station's programming. The format documents for The Bee 107FM and The Bee 106.5FM are available on the Ofcom website, and can be viewed by clicking here and here.
The Public File contains details of elements Ofcom regulate over, and is intended to give you a better understanding of our output and what we are doing for the community we serve.
The Public File is available as a print out on request. Any comments on the file can be made to us or Ofcom. More information about the Public File obligation can be found at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/
Station Format :
Formats are regulatory documents issued to Ofcom licence holders, that outline what is required of each radio station's programming. The format documents for The Bee 107FM and The Bee 106.5FM are available on the Ofcom website, and can be viewed by clicking here and here.
Contact Details:
Address : The Bee, The Studios, 2a Petre Court, Petre Road, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5HY.
Telephone : 01254 350 350
Fax : 01254 350 351
Studio / Competition Line : 01254 350370
Managing Director: Simon Brierley -email-
Programme Controller: Gemma Baron -email-
News Editor : Peter Mabb -email-
Commercial Manager : Andrew Amesbury -email-
Address : The Bee, The Studios, 2a Petre Court, Petre Road, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5HY.
Telephone : 01254 350 350
Fax : 01254 350 351
Studio / Competition Line : 01254 350370
Managing Director: Simon Brierley -email-
Programme Controller: Gemma Baron -email-
News Editor : Peter Mabb -email-
Commercial Manager : Andrew Amesbury -email-
The Bee broadcasts from studios in Clayton-le-Moors on:
107 FM to Blackburn, Darwen and Hyndburn
106.5FM to Preston, South Ribble and Chorley
Automation: The Bee automates some of it's programming using computer technology. There is however, no more then 3 hour per day of automation during daytime hours, apart from during significant public holidays.
Local Production: All programming for The Bee is produced and presented locally from our studios in Clayton-le-Moors. What is local?
Programme Schedule: To view today's programme schedule click here.
Automation: The Bee automates some of it's programming using computer technology. There is however, no more then 3 hour per day of automation during daytime hours, apart from during significant public holidays.
Local Production: All programming for The Bee is produced and presented locally from our studios in Clayton-le-Moors. What is local?
Programme Schedule: To view today's programme schedule click here.
Weekdays:
6am - Rob Charles Bee Breakfast [LIVE]
10am - John Isherwood [LIVE]
2pm - Paul Winstanley [LIVE]
At all other weekday times The Bee plays Non Stop Music which is [AUTOMATED]
Weekends:
8am-12pm - Olly Houldsworth [LIVE]
12pm-4pm - Andy Hilbert [LIVE]
At all other weekend times The Bee plays Non Stop Music which is [AUTOMATED]
[Variation - Saturday 9pm-1am Bombay Lounge LIVE/AUTOMATED]
Local Information and Support :
Regular traffic news and weather reports feature throughout daytime broadcasting hours. Listeners are invited to contribute traffic updates as well as our standard reports.
The 'Bee List' is a "What's On Guide" featuring local entertainment events. To publicise your event, click here.
In the last few months, we have worked closely with the Blackburn Lions, the East Lancashire Hospice. and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Music:
The Bee proudly plays a carefully selected playlist featuring the best hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and the 2000 decades, as well as recurrent songs and best new releases.
A 1 hour example of our music format is shown below :
Bon Jovi - It's My Life
The Bee proudly plays a carefully selected playlist featuring the best hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and the 2000 decades, as well as recurrent songs and best new releases.
A 1 hour example of our music format is shown below :
Bon Jovi - It's My Life
Bruno Mars - The Lazy Song
Eric Carmen - Hungry Eyes
Nicole Sherzinger - Don't Hold Your Breath
The Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall
Madonna - La Isla Bonita
Take That - Shine
Will Young - Who Am I?
Jessie J - Nobody's Perfect
Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
Cee Lo Green - Forget You
News Contact Information:
If you have a news story for us call 01254 350360 or -email-
We have locally generated news bulletins on the hour from 6am till 7pm Monday to Friday, with headlines at 7:30am, 8:30am, 4:30pm and 5:30pm. On significant public holidays we operate a weekend service.
At weekends our local bulletins run from 8:00am to 2:00pm with headlines at 8:30am and 9:30am. At all other times we carry national and international news on the hour.
To find out the latest local news click here.
Ofcom:
Ofcom, the Office of Communications are the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communication industry with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.
For more information on Ofcom go to http://www.ofcom.org.uk/
If you have a complaint about anything you have heard on The Bee in the first instance you should contact our Managing Director, Simon Brierley -email-
You can also complain to Ofcom. To do this either telephone them on 020 7981 3040, or visit the complaints area on the Ofcom website.
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