Timothy Snyder in On Tyranny+On Freedom, argues that collapse of local journalism leads to “news deserts". When misinformation+disinformation+security threats are rife, #bbclocalradio with its human voice, promoting connection+*trust* is vital. Defunding+neutering it shortsighted+dangerous. 3/

If anyone has mugs for all of these #BBClocalradio stations please do #showusyourmugs - thanks Mark!

@radiomugs.uk posted this on “another place” a while back. These were the logos (AFAIK) of the first 20 #BBCLocalRadio stations in the 1970s. Any mugs/t-shirts/stickers for these still knocking about? Interesting that 206m was the most used frequency with 202 and 194 just behind.

BBC Local Radio gaat vanaf 2027 de avond- en weekendprogrammering aanpassen. De late show krijgt een nieuwe opzet samen met BBC Radio 5 Live.

Lees verder op Radiotrefpunt: buff.ly/SG4uVs6

#radionieuws #bbclocalradio #bbcradio5live #radio

Management's cuts to #bbclocalradio mean that there is less truly local programming+lost audiences. Changes to the #BBCNewsChannel mean that in the later evenings it serves a US more than the UK audience, who, nevertheless, crucially, pay the licence fee which funds the BBC. 2/

I’m doing the rounds on BBC local Radio tonight talking about the big growth speech last week and what it means for places across the UK #BBCRadio #bbclocalradio

Just talked about Old Trafford in the North West.

Next stop Three Counties Radio

@vlvuk estimates govt cuts to #BBC public funds of c40% 2010-2024. Huge retreat from individuality+seriousness of programming+from localism towards bland corporatism, #homogeneity+centralised control, #bbclocalradio, #Newsnight, end of #BBCHARDtalk,+#DatelineLondon. Licence fee payers shortchanged.

On last weeks #LouAt2 #BBCCambs @bbcnorfolk.bsky.social #BBCSuffolk afternoon show, @louiseonair.bsky.social spoke to Newmarket based florist Rebecca from 'Flowers made with love', all about fun - #festive #sustainable #wreath making that doesn't cost a fortune. youtu.be/FP5tYVi7LqU. #bbclocalradio

De BBC vraagt Ofcom om regels te versoepelen voor Radio 5 Live en Local Radio. Sportverslaggeving hoeft niet meer per uur te worden gerapporteerd en gedeelde lokale programma’s tellen mee voor quota.

Lees verder op Radiotrefpunt: buff.ly/y0i665Z

#bbc #radio5live #bbclocalradio #radionieuws #radio

I'm being interviewed about 'My Love Letter Time Machine' by Jo Good on Sat night (Nov 24th) at 10:30pm on BBC Local Radio! So tune into your local radio station for 'Late Night Jo' if you want listen #bbcradio #bbclocalradio #historypodcast #podcast #Victorian #letters #truestory

And that’s a wrap - finishing up with BBC Leeds, Lincolnshire, Humberside with Arzu Dutta

Talking about how important it is that we invest in public services like heath & education to underpin the economy #BBClocalradio #BBCradio

And my five year old is asleep 😴

Happy Saturday Everyone
Excited to be a guest of
Joanne Good
when I join the
"Chewing The Fat" panel tonight on all English #BBCLocalRadio stations 11pm-Midnight
End your evening with some fun talking points
You can join in the chat!
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…

Thank you so much to the lovely Jo Good + Mel Polydorou for featuring ‘My Love Letter Time Machine' #podcast on 'Late Night Jo’ #bbclocalradio! Just seen I got billing next to The Bay City Rollers! 🤣 My interview starts at 38:20: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Proud to see this on The Big Night In

#MakeADifference
#BBCLocalRadio

So proud!

Local radio station of the year - BBC Hereford & Worcester

@bbchw #BBCLocalRadio #BBCMidlands

🥇Gold award for @bbcwm at #UKARIAS

#BBCLocalRadio
#BBCMidlands

It’s Travis! Beautiful voice..

#Gillards
#BBCLocalRadio

Huge retreat from individuality+seriousness of programming at #BBC+from localism. Move towards bland corporatism, #homogeneity+ #centralised #control, whether at #bbclocalradio, #Newsnight, now cutting #BBCHARDtalk, ending #DatelineLondon. All shortchanging licence fee payers.