Public File

Each local commercial radio station in the UK has requirements in respect of its music and local content, such as news, speech levels etc. These requirements are set out in the station "Format", a document issued by Ofcom, the UK's radio regulator.

News Bulletin Schedule

Weekdays
07:00-1800 inclusive Local News Hourly
06:30, 07:30, 08:30 & 16:30 Local News Headlines & Sport
17:35 15 minute News Programme
19:00-05:00 inclusive National News Hourly and local tag rotation
06:00- National News Hourly

Saturday
06:00-08:00 National News
09:00-12:00 inclusive Local News Hourly
13:00-:18:00 inclusive National News Hourly
00:00- 08:00 inclusive National News Hourly

Sunday
09:00-12.00 inclusive Local News Hourly
13:00-06:00 inclusive National News Hourly
'Local' news is produced 'in-house' and is mostly made up of local items but also incorporates the main national/international stories at the time. 'National' news bulletins are presented by Sky News Radio in London.

Recent News Stories Covered On Air

You can view the latest stories on our website news section.

The News Team

Duty Editor Rachel Brabbins
News Gathering and presenters Rachel Brabbins

You can contact the news team on 01295 661079 or email: news@banburysound.co.uk

Programme Schedule

You can view our latest programme schedule from our homepage.

The average number of hours of automated programming.

Automated Programming:
Mon-Friday 14.00-15.00 and- 19:00- 06:00
Sat - 18:00- 08:00
Sun - 13:00- 06:00

Local programming:
Mon- Fri - 24hrs
Sat/Sun – 20 hrs

Contacting the station

You can contact Banbury Sound via the details below:

107.6 Banbury Sound
Unit 9A Manor Park,
Banbury,
Oxfordshire OX16 3TB

Office Number 01295 661070
Studio Number 01295 661076
Email studio@banburysound.co.uk

Banbury Sound Playlist

Our Playlist is updated weekly and can be located from our homepage.

Localness Guidelines

Ofcom has produced localness guidelines that all local commercial radio stations must adhere to. You can read these at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/car/localness/

Making a complaint

If you have a complaint about any aspect of the on air output, in the first instance you should write to our Programme Director, Dale Collins. He can be contacted on email at dale@banburysound.co.uk or via telephone on 01295 661070

If your response is unsatisfactory you can complain directly to the Government regulator, Ofcom. Their website has all the information you require. http://www.ofcom.org.uk/complain/