Chelmsford Radio Public File

News Bulletin Schedule

Chelmsford Radio 107.7 broadcasts local news and sport at the following times:-

Weekdays: Hourly from 0600 to 0900, and 1400 to 1800.

Weekends: Hourly from 0800 to 1200

Local news is produced in-house and is, in the main, made up of local items but also incorporates the main national/international stories at the time.

In addition, national news bulletins are broadcast hourly from 1000 to 1300 on weekdays, 0700 to 1800 on Saturdays (excluding times stated above), and 0700 to 1500 on Sundays (excluding times stated above).

Latest News

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News Team

Nick Hull is News & Programmes Editor at Chelmsford Radio, with journalists Martin Harris and Carlo Fiorentino.

The team can be contacted directly on 01702 455061 or emailed directly at news@chelmsfordradio.com.

Programme Schedule

To see a copy of the latest Programme Schedule click here.

Automated / Networked Programming

Sometimes, during off peak periods, the output you hear on Chelmsford Radio 105.1 is pre-recorded or automated.

Daily: 2200 - 0600
Plus Saturday: 0600-0800; 1600-2200
And Sunday: 0600-1200; 1600-2200

We also share some live programmes with our sister stations in the Adventure Radio Network:

Weekdays: 0600 - 1000 (Southend Radio, Chelmsford Radio)
Weekdays: 1000 - 1400 (Southend Radio, Chelmsford Radio, Connect FM Northants, Connect FM Peterborough)
Weekdays: 1400 - 1900 (Southend Radio, Chelmsford Radio)
Weekdays: 1900 - 2200 (Southend Radio, Chelmsford Radio, Connect FM Northants, Connect FM Peterborough)
Weekends: 1200-1600 (Southend Radio, Chelmsford Radio, Connect FM Northants, Connect FM Peterborough)

Station Playlist

For all playlist and programming enquiries please contact:

Paul Lovett, Network Programme Controller, email paul.lovett@chelmsfordradio.com

Ofcom Localness Guidelines

To view full details visit: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/car/localness/

Station Contact Details

Chelmsford Radio 107.7
The Icon Building
Western Esplanade
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS1 1EE
Tel: 01702 455070

Recent Programming Highlights

"Quick Clips," is the big game on the More Music Breakfast Show. Recently lucky contestants have won delicious meals including wine for two at one of Essex's top restaurants. Also tickets to see Thriller Live, Billy Elliot and Oliver The Musical in London's West End.

We gave away a total of £7,500 when our three Mystery Voices were identified on Tracie Young's Show.

Recent News Highlights

The former Leader of Essex County Council appears in court to face charges over his expenses.

A married couple are jailed for making false rape claims.

The Care Quality Commission criticises infection control at Broomfield and other local hospitals.

Some Local MPs lose the right to claim money for a second home in London.

And a Burnham man sets a British record for rowing solo across the Atlantic

Station Format

Click Here to view our station format from the Ofcom website.

How To Complain

Any complaints made are logged immediately with an acknowledgement receipt issued to the complainant within 24 hours. The details are then passed on to the relevant department. We will aim to resolve any complaint within 10 working days. If under any circumstances a solution to the complaint can not be agreed, a further complaint can be made with Ofcom. For advertising complaints, if we can not find a solution, the complaint can be taken up with ASA.

People who wish to complain about anything regarding the station or it’s features can do so in the following ways:

1. Submit your complaint direct to Paul Lovett, Programme Controller at the following address:

Chelmsford Radio 107.7
The Icon Building
Western Esplanade
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS1 1EE

Or email paul.lovett@chelmsfordradio.com

2. Directly to Ofcom. Visit http://www.ofcom.org.uk for more information