The Quay Public Information 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

0600, 0630, 0700, 0730, 0800, 0830, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1630, 1700, 1730, 1800, 1830

National and World News

1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500

Saturday

Local, National and World News

0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300

National and World News

0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300

Sunday

Local, National and World News

0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300

National and World News

0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300

3. Recent News

To view some of our latest news articles, please view the local news page.

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

To view today's Programme Schedule, please click 'On Air'.

6. Automation and Local Programming




Sometimes it is necessary to pre-record (sometimes called Automation) programmes on the station. Currently we only automate 5 hours during weekday daytimes 0100 - 0600. Additional automated programming Some of our programmes are networked from off site. However on average at least 18 hours a day are from our premises.






Events and Charities we support





We have been supporting Kids SE based in Fareham.





8.Coverage Highlights

The Morning Portion is the ultimate Breakfast Show for Portsmouth, combining personality, local events, and irreverent chat with the best music of all time!

Your Songs offers the listener the opportunity to pick the music.

The Afternoon Shout - playing great music plus competitions.

The Home Run – Bringing the latest travel for Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham and Havant, and the best music and fun to ease you home.




9. Music Playlist




To give you an idea of our music, below is a couple of hours from July.

Bat Out Of Hell - Meatloaf, You're All I Have - Snow Patrol, Shiny Happy People - Rem, Bad Day - Daniel Powter, Sail Away - David Gray, Virginia Plain - Roxy Music, I Want To Break Free - Queen, Who Knew - Pink, Into The Groove - Madonna, Country Girl - Primal Scream, Should I Stay Or Should I Go - Clash, Leave Right Now - Will Young, Moving On Up - M People, I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker - Sandi Thom, Get Back - Beatles, Thank You - Jamelia, Tainted Love - Soft Cell, Talk - Coldplay, Man! I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain, Crazy - Gnarls Barkley, Give Me The Night - George Benson, She Moves In Her Own Way - Kooks, Independent Women Pt1 - Destiny's Child, Tide Is High - Blondie

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/al154-2.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