Public Information File
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, 0630 Headlines, 0700, 0730 Headlines, 0800, 0830 Headlines, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1630 Headlines, 1700, 1730 Headlines, 1800 Extended bulletin
National and World News
1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500
Saturday
Local, National and World News
0700, 0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300
National and World News
1400, 1500, 1600, 1700,1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 0000, 0100 (Sunday), 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700
Sunday
Local, National and World News
0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300
National and World News
1400, 1500, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 0000, 0100, (Monday), 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500
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.
Keith Stainer (News Editor)
Jim Pusey (Journalist)
5. The Programme Schedule
Monday to Friday
0600-1000 Dan Chisholm
1000-1400 Kat Simmons
1400-1800 Ben Williams
1800-2200 Kate Constance
2200-0100 Network
0100-0600 Brunel Through The Night
Saturday
0600-1000 Simon Hawkins
1000-1400 Kat Simmons
1400-1800 Ian Timms
1800-2200 Alan Ford
2200-0100 Network
0100-0600 Brunel Through The Night
Sunday
0600-0800 Ian Timms
0800-1200 Karl Bennett
1200-1600 The Frequency
1600-1900 Non Stop 90's
1900-2200 Adrian Scott
2200-0100 Network
0100-0600 Brunel Through The Night
6. Automation and Local Programming
Sometimes it is necessary to pre-record (sometimes called Automation or Voice tracking) programmes on the station. Currently we automate overnight between 1am and 6am and also between 6am and 8am on Sundays only. Some of our programmes are networked from off site. Brunel FM networks for a total of 21 hours each week, taking a late night show between 10pm and 1am.
7. Events and Charities we support
Brunel FM supports many local charities through our on air Events Guide, which is backed up by our on-line guide. We've recently been leading a campaign to save a Childrens Fete that happens every summer in Faringdon Park urging local companies to donate to the running costs of the event.
8. Coverage Highlights
Brunel Fm are currently supporting a local charity called The Swindon Foodbank. This is our chosen charity this year and in 2008 will be organizing an on air charity auction to raise funds for this local charity. We also air daily the Action Line, this gives local charities the opportunity to voice their own appeal on air on a daily basis. Our hourly Events Guide gives coverage to local community events and appeals.
9. Music Playlist
To give you an idea of the music we play, this is a recent playlist from a sister station within our Group.
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
These songs were played during the breakfast show between 7 and 8 on Tuesday 19th February:
George Michael - Fastlove, Duffy - Mercy, Pointer Sisters - I'm So Excited, Van Morrison - Have I Told You Lately, Bobby Brown - Two Can Play That Game, Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music, Police - Don't Stand So Close, Proclaimers - 500 Miles, Mutya - Real Girl
10. The Format
The format is the regulation document Ofcom issue. Brunel FM's format can be accessed by following this link http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/amfm/AL304-1.htm
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/ or download them as a PDF file here.
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 complaint 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. The Station Manager responsible for Brunel FM is John Baker. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from Brunel FM you can contact Ofcom (the industry regulator) on 020 7981 3040 or via their website; www.ofcom.org.uk
Information compiled by Brunel FM
Last updated: June 2008
