Our Public File

Detailed below is our guidlines for broadcasting. These are set by Ofcom.

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 & World News
07.30, 08.00, 09.00

Drivetime
10.00, 16.30, 17.00, 17.30

Saturday
National & World News
Lochbroom FM
08.00, 09.00, 10.00

Sunday
National & World News
We do not broadcast any live programming on a Sunday.

3. The News Editor
If you have any queries about News, contact our News Editor via the usual Contact Us details.

Fran Harrison (News Editor)

4. The Programme Schedule
To view a selection of the programming we broadcast click here.


5. Automation & Local Programming
Sometimes it is necessary to pre-record (sometimes called Automation) programmes on the station.
Currently we only automate between 2 to 3 hours during weekday daytimes and nothing on Saturday.
Sunday’s are fully automated as are the overnight schedules from midnight until 07.30.

However all forms of programming is broadcast from our premises.


6. Music Playlist
We cover a diverse age range on the station and, therefore, our music playlist covers a huge range.
We promote local artists as often as possible alongside national and international names in music.

7. The Format
The format is the regulation document Ofcom issue.

8. Ofcom Localness Guidelines
Ofcom issue Guidelines defining what "local broadcasting " is for a Local Radio station. You can read them on the Ofcom website:
Just click here or download them as a PDF file here.

9. Contact Us
Please see the contact details.

10. How to Complain
If you have any complaint about Lochbroom FM, for example, something you have heard - an advertisement or news story - in the first instance contact the station using the details shown on this page.
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

DISCLAIMER:

The Lochbroom FM Public File is a document produced to meet a requirement of all UK Radio Stations from the broadcasting and media regulator in the UK, Ofcom.