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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 & Local Programming
7 Events & 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

We live in an age where people expect to be able to get news 24 hours a day and JACK fm is committed to delivering this expectation to listeners in Bristol when you need it - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. JACK fm is committed to broadcasting a mixture of local, national and world news. There are also regular sport, entertainment and business updates. News bulletins are aired on the hour 24 hours a day and every 30 minutes during weekday breakfast and drivetime. Our daytime bulletins are locally produced and presented. Between 7pm and 6am (7 days a week) we broadcast national news. All other times our bulletins are a mixture of national and local news.

3. Recent News

To view some of our latest news articles click here.

4. The News Team

If you have any queries about News, contact one of our journalists by calling 0117 934 1755 or email news@jackbristol.com.

5. The Programme Schedule

To view today's Programme Schedule click here.

6. Automation & Local Programming

Most of JACK fm's output is automated / pre - recorded. We are live Monday - Friday between 6am - 9am. The rest of JACK fm's programmes are automated / pre - recorded. 100% of JACK fm's programmes are produced and presented in Bristol.

7. Events & Charities we support

Since its inauguration on 2nd December 2009 , JACKfm has been actively involved in local community and charity projects. We also offer an 'JACKtivities FreeAds' opportunity to local charities, enabling their spokesperson to submit details, encouraging support of an event or charitable cause. There are examples below of what our community involvement to date has included:

Macmillan's Biggest Coffee Morning.

British Heart Foundation Harbour Fun Run

8. Coverage Highlights

JACK fm commenced broadcasting on 2nd December 2009. It is our intention to support and cover local events and groups. You can submit your events by clicking here

9. Music Playlist

JACK fm has a playlist which focuses more on music that people actually listen to. We play music from today and the last five decades. Our playlist embraces all eras and genres - in common with most people's music collection. To see our playlist from the past 7 days click here.

10. The Format

The format is the regulation document Ofcom issue. You can read or download it from Ofcom on the link below:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/formats/

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/

12. Contact Us

To contact us click here for our contact details.

Steve Jones (Managing Director) steve.jones@jackbristol.com

Fay Edwards (News Editor) fedwards@celador.co.uk

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