Public Information
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
0615 extended bulletin 15 mins, 0700, 0730, 0800, 0830, 0900, 0930, 1030, 1130, 1230, 1330, 1400 extended 15 mins, 1430, 1530, 1630, 1700, 1730, 1800, 1830
Sat/Sun Local, National and World News
0830, 0930, 1030, 1130, 1230, 1330
3. Recent News
Please view the scrolling news on our homepage.
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
To view today's Programme Schedule, please click 'On Air'.
6. Automation and Local Programming
Sometimes it is necessary to pre record (sometimes called Automation) programmes on the station. Apart from 107 Minutes Non Stop, Hit 40 UK and The Mega Money Quiz, FIRE's programming is all locally produced here at FIRE Bournemouth
7. Events and Charities we support
FIRE's main charity is the Youth Cancer Trust (YCT) however we also support a number of other local charities, by promoting any events or fund raising activities.
8. Coverage Highlights
We broadcast to the vibrant area of Bournemouth and Poole and pride ourselves on our output which aims to deliver the very best music and innovative programming possible. We are delighted to be media partners with AFBC, DV8 Magazine, Streetwise (A local child safety organization) and Empire Cinema's. We have a skilled team of specialist DJ's who broadcast everyday of the week, playing all the latest tunes breaking in the clubs plus a compliment of main stream presenters, who are intone with our audience and the local area.
9. Music Playlist
To give you an idea of our music, below is a couple of hours from April 2008
W/C 6th June, 2008
A LIST
Taio Cruz – I can Be (26th May)
Alex Gaudino – Watch Out (2nd June)
Coldplay – Violet Hill (12th June)
Alphabeat – 10,000 Nights (26th May)
Gabriella Cilmi (pro: Chill me) Sweet About me (Sunship Remix) (9th June)
Freemason’s – When you Touch (16th June)
Flo Rida ftTimbaland- Elevator (9th June)
Nelly and Fergie – Party People (19th May)
Panic at the Disco – That Green Gentleman (16th June)
B LIST
Ne-Yo – Closer (23rd June)
Todd Terry All Stars – Get Down (23rd June)
Estelle – No Substitute Love (30th June)
Madonna – Give it 2 Me (7th July)
Black Kids – Hurricane Jane (16th June)
The Ting Tings – Shut up and Let me Go (21st July)
Leon Jean-Marie – Bring it On (30th June)
Basshunter – All I ever wanted (7th July)
Dizzee Rascal ft Calvin Harris – Dance wiv me (7th July)
Lil’ Wayne – Lollipop (2nd June)
Nickleback – Photograph (23rd June)
C LIST
One Night Only – You and Me (21st July)
The Script – The Man who can’t be Moved (28th July)
Sam Sparro – 21st Century Life (28th July)
Jonas Brothers – SOS (16th June)
Ironik – Stay with Me (30th June)
UNLEASHED
Pryda – Pijanoo (24th August)
Jordin Sparks ft Chris Brown – No Air (7th July)
Sharam ft Daniel Bedingfield – The One (18th August)
Nelly – Body on Me (11th August)
The Programme Controller and Head of Music, Claire Edwards, produces a weekly playlist which is listed on the website every week.
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
