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 Star Radio is committed to delivering this expectation to listeners in Bristol when you need it - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Star Radio 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. All our bulletins are locally produced and presented. Between 8pm 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.

5. The Programme Schedule

To view today's Programme Schedule click here.

6. Automation & Local Programming

Sometimes it is necessary to pre-record (sometimes called Automation) programmes on the station. We pre-record 6 hours each weekdays. 4 hours on Saturdays and 8 hours on Sunday.

7. Events & Charities we support

Star Radio is been actively involved in local community and charity projects. We also offer an 'Star Action' opportunity to local charities, enabling their spokesperson to come to the studios and record a message, encouraging support of an event or charitable cause. This message is then played out 5 times a day for one week.

8. Coverage Highlights

Star Radio commenced broadcasting on 31/01/98. It is our intention to support and cover local events and groups. To view some of our latest news articles click here. To view the latest local events click here.

9. Music Playlist

We play music from today and the last five decades. Our playlist is soulful and adult contemporary. For an example playlist 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/al247-1.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/

12. Contact Us

To contact us click here for our contact details.
 
Richard Johnson (MD) richard.johnson@starbristol.com 
 
Matt Howells (Programme Controller) matt.howells@starbristol.com

Mel Edmonds (News Editor) mel.edmonds@starbristol.com

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