Public 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
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3. Recent News
• October 2007 – live coverage of the Support St Richards Rally in Chichester, attended by an estimated 15,000 people
• October 2007 – Reporting on the conviction of a Chichester man, who was jailed for life for a string of sex attacks - including the rape of two fifteen year olds
• September 2007 – the death of Dame Anita Roddick
• May 2007 – Local elections
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
MONDAY-THURSDAY
01:00 to 06:00 Nightfreaks
06:00 to 10:00 Kevin King at Breakfast (includes Spirit Reports at 6am)
10:00 to 14:00 Paul Williams (includes Spirit Reports at 1pm)
14:00 to 15:00 Spirit On Demand
15:00 to 19:00 Ian Crouch (includes Spirit Reports at 6pm)
19:00 to 22:00 Tom Stroud (NETWORK SHOW)
22:00 to 01:00 Late & Live – Lianna Lawrence (NETWORK SHOW)
FRIDAY
01:00 to 06:00 Nightfreaks
06:00 to 10:00 Kevin King at Breakfast (includes Spirit Reports at 6am)
10:00 to 14:00 Paul Williams (includes Spirit Reports at 1pm)
14:00 to 15:00 Spirit On Demand
15:00 to 19:00 Ian Crouch (includes Spirit Reports at 6pm)
19:00 to 22:00 Fiona Faulkner (NETWORK SHOW)
22:00 to 01:00 Late & Live – Lianna Lawrence (NETWORK SHOW)
SATURDAY
01:00 to 06:00 Nightfreaks
06:00 to 10:00 Nick Hobbs
10:00 to 14:00 Paul Williams
14:00 to 18:00 Paddy Range
18:00 to 22:00 Fiona Faulkner (NETWORK SHOW)
22:00 to 01:00 The Alex Dyke Soul Show (NETWORK SHOW)
SUNDAY
01:00 to 07:00 Nightfreaks
07:00 to 11:00 Neale Bateman
11:00 to 14:00 Ian Crouch and Vicky Edwards
14.00 to 16.00 Money On your Mobile (NETWORK SHOW)
16:00 to 19:00 Hit 40 UK (NETWORK SHOW)
19:00 to 22:00 Bubblegum & Cheese – Alex Dyke (NETWORK SHOW)
22:00 to 01:00 Late and Live - Lianna Lawrence (NETWORK SHOW)
6. Automation and Local Programming
Sometimes it is necessary to pre-record (sometimes called Automation) programmes on the station. Currently we automate 6 hours during weekdays (1-6 am, 2-3pm), five hours on a Saturday (1-6am) and six hours on a Sunday (1-7am)
Some of our programmes are networked from off site. However, through the majority of the week, at least 18 hours a day are from our premises.
7. Events and Charities we support
Spirit FM is very active in the support of local charities. Among the organisations we have worked with on events in recent months include Cancer Research UK, Dreams Come True and the Chestnut Tree House Childrens’ Hospice.
In addition, Spirit FM supports local charities and non-profit organisations through it’s ‘Local Link’ feature. Broadcast through the weekday from 5am-7pm, details are broadcast of upcoming charity events, and appeals are made for volunteers when necessary.
Spirit FM supports, attends and broadcasts from local events whenever possible. Events we are regularly involved with include:
• Bognor Birdman • Chichester Real Ale and Jazz Festival • Horsham Business Awards • Blues On The Farm • Chichester Festivities • Midhurst Carnival • Rother Raft Race • Arundel Festival • Petworth Festival • Selsey Festival • Littlehampton Regatta • Horsham Food and Drink Festival • Meridian TV Sandcastle Competition • Goodwood Fesitval Of Speed • Goodwood Revival
8. Coverage Highlights
Recent programming highlights include:
• October 2007 - Coverage (and hosting) of the Support St Richards Rally in Chichester, attended by an estimated 15,000 people
• September 2007 – Spirit FM’s Local Hero Awards at the Hilton Avisford Park Hotel
• September 2007 – Live broadcast from the 2007 International Bognor Birdman
• Summer 2007 – The Spirit FM West Sussex Pub Tour (three hour live outside broadcast from a different West Sussex Pub every Sunday
• August 2007 – a one hour special with Mark King from the band Level 42, ahead of the band’s Arundel Festival show, promoted by Spirit FM
• July 2007 – Live outside broadcast from Chichester’s Priory Park, ahead of the station’s concert featuring M People
9. Music Play list
To give you an idea of our music, below is a couple of hours from November 2007.
Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity
Take That – Rule The World
George Michael - Too Funky
Robyn – With Every Heartbeat
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
Foreigner – Cold As Ice
Mark Ronson feat Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Snoop Dogg and Justin Timberlake – Signs
Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill
ABC – Poison Arrow
Don Henley – End OF The Innocence
Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson – The Best Things In Life Are Free
Rihanna – Shut Up And Drive
Bill Withers – Lovely Day
Shapeshifter – New Day
Aretha Franklin – Respect
Candi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free
Lighthouse Family – High
Fergie – Big Girls Don’t Cry
Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger
Kelly Clarkson – Because Of You
Police – So Lonely
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/al182-2.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
