[cma-l] Community radio - get your news from the BBC?

[Phil Gibbons]

Can I point you all to the BBC CMA Mou that is on the CMA website that says
all about taking BBC local news. It has some good examples of how this works
- Even for those taking adverts.

http://www.commedia.org.uk/2009/12/11/cma-bbc-mou/

Phil

On 23 February 2011 15:17, Simon <simon at tamesideradio.com> wrote:

>  Jaqui
>
>
>
> The problem with the BBC local is that it isn’t as consistent as Sky/IRN
> nor does it provide the breadth of news available from Sky/IRN.  You cant
> rely on them being their when the fader is pushed.  In addition, our local
> BBC claim that they wont supply to anyone who takes adverts as it breaches
> their charter. If you can live with the inconsistency and the lack of
> breadth then fine, however, we prefer the wider mix of SKY/IRN
>
>
>
> Simon
>
>
>
> *From:* cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk [mailto:
> cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] *On Behalf Of *jaqui devereux
> *Sent:* 23 February 2011 14:55
> *To:* cma-l
> *Subject:* [cma-l] Community radio - get your news from the BBC?
>
>
>
> Dear all
>
> We are aware that IRN has hiked its charges for news and are trying to get
> a meeting with them to discuss this.
>
> We are also working with the BBC to try to extend access to their news
> services for the community radio sector, so we do urge you to at least
> approach your local BBC with a view to exploring the possibility of getting
> a free news feed from them, as some stations already have.
>
> Let us know how you get on as we will follow this up at the national
> strategic level,
>
> Best wishes
>
> Jaqui
>
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> Jaqui Devereux
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