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.
This Public File contains details of the elements that Ofcom regulate, 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 our local community.
Programming and Editorial Standards
Midlands Hits is committed to providing high quality content that adheres to Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code. Our programming includes a mix of music, news, and entertainment, aiming to serve the diverse interests of our audience while maintaining fairness, accuracy, and impartiality.
PPL & PRS Licences
Midlands Hits is licenced to play recorded music; we have both PRS and PPL licences. The PPL licence ensures that we can play recorded music publicly and on our broadcasts, with royalties being collected and distributed to the recording rightsholders.
Content Director
Name: Thomas Marshall
Email: thomas@midlandshits.co.uk
Contact Email
Email: management@midlandshits.co.uk
News Service Provider
Provider Name: Radio News Hub
Contact Email: news@radionewshub.com
Contact Address: Radio News Hub, Turnberry Park Rd Gildersome, Morley, Leeds LS27 7LE
Phone Number: 0113 388 6502
News
Midlands Hits broadcasts a mix of UK and world news hourly between 0700 & 1800 on weekdays and between 0800 & 1200 on weekends. We also broadcast news headline updates at 0730 & 0830 on weekdays. News is provided to Midlands Hits by Radio News Hub.
At the weekend, bulletins containing local/regional, national and world news, along with sport, weather, and entertainment news, are broadcast between 0700 and 1300.
Programmes
Midlands Hits broadcasts 24 hours a day supplemented with a mix of both LIVE and pre-recorded programs with programming as listed per the schedule on our website.
Programme Production
Programming within weekday daytimes is not regularly automated. Off peak programming is generally live with some programmes automated. These shows may be live in times of adverse weather or other relevant circumstances.
Playlist
To see a copy of our current playlist, click here.
Ofcom Localness Guidelines
Ofcom, the government regulator with responsibilities for local radio, has produced localness guidelines that this station adheres to. These guidelines can be read here.
Complaints and Feedback
We welcome feedback and take all complaints seriously. If you have any concerns regarding our programming or wish to provide feedback, please contact us at complaints@midlandshits.co.uk. We will aim to respond to queries within 3-5 working days.
Ofcom Contact Details
Address: Ofcom, Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 9HA
Website: Ofcom
Reporting Pirate Radio Interference
Listeners can report any Pirate Radio interference to Ofcom directly by accessing this link.