Contents:
1 What is the Public File?
2 News Bulletins
3 Recent News
4 The News Team
5 The Programme Schedule
6 Automation and Local Programming
7 Events and Charities we support
8 Coverage Highlights
9 Music Playlist
10 The Format
11 Ofcom Localness Guidelines
12 Contact Us
13 How to Complain
1. What is the Public File?
Each local commercial radio station in the UK has requirements in respect of its music and local content, such as news etc. 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, such as music tracks, local news etc. It 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.
2. News Bulletins
Below are details of how often we broadcast news bulletins and whether they are local, national or international news.
Monday to Friday
Local, National and World News
0600, 0700, 0730, 0800, 0830, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1630, 1700, 1730, 1800.
National and World News
1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500
Saturday
Local, National and World News
0800,0830, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300
National and World News
1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500
Sunday
Local, National and World News
0800, 0830, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300
National and World News
0700, 0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400,1500, 1600, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600
3. Recent News
To view some of our latest news articles, please view the local news page.
4. The News Team
If you have any queries about News, contact one of our journalists via the usual 'Contact Us' details.
5. The Programme Schedule
Weekdays
6am - 10am Jim Coulson(local)
10am - 2pm Gemma Baron(local)
2pm -3pm Non stop 80's (local)
3pm - 7pm Chris Dean at Hometime (local)
7pm - 10pm Ryan Smith (local/voicetracked)
10pm - 12am 2BR Quality Time! (Automated)
1am - 6 am Through The Night (Automated)
Saturday
8am - 12pm Sally Jaxx(Local)
2pm -3pm Steve Joy
3pm - 6pm 2BR Sport (Local)
6pm - 10pm Party Anthems (Automated)
10pm -12am 2BR Quality Time! (Automated)
Sunday
12am - 8am Through The Night (Automated)
8am - 12pm Sally Jaxx (Local)
12pm - 4pm Dave Metcalfe (Local)
4pm - midnight Back-toback tunes (Automated
6. Automation and Local Programming
Sometimes it is necessary to pre-record (sometimes called Automation) programmes on the station. Currently we only automate 5 hours during the weekday day times.
Some of our programmes are networked from off site. However on average at least 15 hours a day are from our premises.
7. Events and Charities we support
We support a local charity every year and in 2006 we supported the Rotary Club of Burnley and Pendle. We raised over £10,000 for 3 local charities this year with our on air auction. We also help out the Pendleside Hospice with their annual car raffle. In the summer we also regularly visit and open charitable fairs, open days and fetes with the 2br roadshows at weekends.
8. Coverage Highlights
The 2BR Local Hero Awards
Together with the local newspaper the Burnley Express,we recognise people in our community who change peoples lives for the better. There are awards for fund raisers, volunteers, young people, carers and family members.
The 2BR Karaoke Challenge
Once a year we team up with local pubs for the 2BR Karaoke Challenge. Every Thursday night we have 8 heats, One finalist and 2 runner ups go into the grand final to win a holiday.
9. Music Playlist
To give you an idea of our music, below is a couple of hours from July.
Bat Out Of Hell - Meatloaf, You're All I Have - Snow Patrol, Shiny Happy People - Rem, Bad Day - Daniel Powter, Sail Away - David Gray, Virginia Plain - Roxy Music, I Want To Break Free - Queen, Who Knew - Pink, Into The Groove - Madonna, Country Girl - Primal Scream, Should I Stay Or Should I Go - Clash, Leave Right Now - Will Young, Moving On Up - M People, I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker - Sandi Thom, Get Back - Beatles, Thank You - Jamelia, Tainted Love - Soft Cell, Talk - Coldplay, Man! I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain, Crazy - Gnarls Barkley, Give Me The Night - George Benson, She Moves In Her Own Way - Kooks, Independent Women Pt1 - Destiny's Child, Tide Is High - Blondie.
10. The Format
The format is the regulation document Ofcom issue. You can read or download it from Ofcom at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/formats/al154-2.doc
11. Ofcom Localness Guidelines
Ofcom issue Guidelines defining what "localness" is for a Local Radio station. You can read them on the Ofcom website: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/car/localness/
12. Contact Us
To contact us, please click our contact details at the bottom of the page.
13. How to Complain
If you have any complain about the radio station, for example, something you have heard - an advertisement or news story - in the first instance contact the station using the above details.
If you are not satisfied with the response you can contact Ofcom (the industry regulator) on 020 7981 3040 or via their website; www.ofcom.org.uk
