Andy WalmsleyNov 22, 2023
Launching this day in 1967 BBC Radio Merseyside. My 2017 blog post with audio https://bit.ly/3Gd80sc #radiohistory #BBClocal
Down You Local - BBC Radio Merseyside

Launch date: 22 November 1967 BBC Radio Merseyside was the third station in the local station network and marked a return to radio in...

Yorkshire BylinesNov 16, 2023

The BBC Local settlement brings to an end a long-running dispute, but comes just as Reach plc announces more cuts to jobs in local journalism | Barry White

#BBCLocal #Reach #Journalism
https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/settlement-reached-at-bbc-local-reach-announces-hundreds-of-job-losses/

Settlement reached at BBC Local: Reach announces hundreds of job losses

Settlement reached at BBC Local: Reach announces hundreds of job losses

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snaprailsNov 2, 2023
I'm not sure that the man from the council understands how a Park and Ride service works. Either that or he's trying to ensure they fail.
#Berkshire #Reading #Wokingham #Winnersh #Bracknell #bustravel #BBCLocal #parkandride
BizAsiaLiveOct 10, 2023

Satvinder Rana bows out as BBC Radio Derby axes #AajKal show after 41 years https://www.bizasialive.com/satvinder-rana-bows-out-as-bbc-radio-derby-axes-aaj-kal-show-after-41-years/?utm_content=buffer90a3b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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Satvinder Rana bows out as BBC Radio Derby axes 'Aaj Kal' show after 41 years

Legendary BBC presenter, Satvinder Rana has presented his final Asian show 'Aaj Kal' on BBC Radio Derby, after 41 years on-air.

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Better MediaAug 24, 2023

Solidarity with BBC Cairo journalists. BBC workers at local services across the world are showing their dissatisfaction with how they're being treated - the BBC is clearly in need of a thorough review of pay and conditions for local journalists.

#ChangeTheMedia #BBCcairo #strikeaction #journalism #BBC #BBClocal

https://www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-stands-in-solidarity-with-bbc-cairo-journalists.html

NUJ stands in solidarity with BBC Cairo journalists

The union has sent a message of support to journalists in dispute with the broadcaster over pay.

Andy WalmsleyJul 4, 2023
To my knowledge BBC Local Radio has only once featured on the Radio Times cover. July 1983 marked the launch of Radio York. Good neighbours article also on Cornwall, Leicester, Kent, Foyle, Clywd & Highland #BBCYork40 #radiohistory #bbclocal
Better MediaJun 22, 2023

Tim Davie's appearance before Committee last week was embarassing. Claiming that it's ok to make decisions that are detrimental for "only" 13% of the population - something has gone badly wrong. Solidarity with NUJ strikers!

#ChangeTheMedia #BBClocal #BBC #NUJ #strike

https://www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-calls-for-pause-and-engage-on-bbc-local-cuts.html

NUJ calls for ‘pause and engage’ on BBC Local cuts 

Following a grilling of BBC director general Tim Davie at the Culture Media and Sport Select Committee, in which he revealed no formal consultation had taken place over cuts to BBC local radio, the NUJ is calling for the corporation to “pause and engage” over the unpopular cuts.

Yorkshire BylinesJun 6, 2023

"A love letter to BBC Local radio and our plans to preserve it" | BBC Local’s senior head of content production Katrina Bunker explains why she wants local radio to thrive, not just survive

#BBCYorkshire #BBCLocal
https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/region/a-love-letter-to-bbc-local-radio-and-our-plans-to-preserve-it/

A love letter to BBC Local radio and our plans to preserve it

Katrina Bunker explains why she wants local radio to thrive, not just survive

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Jonathan WrightMar 15, 2023

BBC local services disrupted by 24-hour strike over radio cuts

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64964035

#BBCLocal #Strikes #Cutbacks #CostOfLivingCrisis #UKNews

BBC local services disrupted by 24-hour strike over radio cuts

Regional TV news in England is not expected to be aired, with local radio and online also affected.

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Better MediaMar 2, 2023

The dispute over #BBC local radio cuts rumbles on - good quick way to support the strikers here from the NUJ.

#BBClocal #strikeaction #NUJ #radio #ChangeTheMedia

https://twitter.com/NUJofficial/status/1631229720229453825

NUJ on Twitter

“Please ask your MP to sign Early Day Motion 920 in support of the #NUJ #BBC strike to ensure local radio services enjoyed by 5.7 million listeners every week are protected. Thank you @grahamemorris chair of the union’s cross-party group in Parliament https://t.co/CMjjGiZsuM”

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