Public File
Tower FM like each local commercial station in the UK has obligations with regard to its programmes, including its music and local content. These obligations are set out in the station Format which forms part of our Public File.
The Public File is just one indicator of our output. Just ask us if you’d like a hard copy. If you have any comments on it, let us know or, if necessary, contact our regulator, Ofcom.
News
Except in special or exceptional circumstances (which may include some bank holiday periods,) the station broadcasts news bulletins hourly from 0600 until 1900, with additional headlines in weekday breakfast and evening drive periods. Bulletins contain a mix of local/regional, national and world stories, along with sport, weather and entertainment news.
At the weekend, bulletins containing local/regional, national and world news, along with sport, weather and entertainment news, are broadcast between 0700 and 1300.
Additionally, at other times, bulletins containing national and world news, prepared by Sky, may be broadcast in some hours.
Our news pages online show some of our most recent stories – click here to read them.
Programmes
The station broadcasts twenty four hours a day, with programmes as listed here.
Programme Production
Programming within weekday daytimes is not regularly automated. Our evening, daytime, weeknight and overnight programming is generally live from our network centre in Manchester, but occasional weekend programmes may be automated. These shows may be live in times of adverse weather or other relevant circumstances.
Local Programming
Except in special or exceptional circumstances (e.g. specials), Weekdays 06:00-10:00 Tower FM's programmes are broadcast from our studios in Wigan.
All other shows are broadcast from our Hits Radio Network centre at Hits Radio, Castle Street, Manchester, M15 4PR
Charity Support
The station supports a number of local charities through the year including our Local Hero Awards and annual Christmas Toy Appeal.
Complaints
Please address all complaints in the first instance to the Senior Programmer. Should you feel that we do not sufficiently address your concern you may also take your complaint to Ofcom (contact details are below).
Jon Holling
Content Controller
Tower FM
Orrell Road
Wigan WN5 8HJ
Links:
Ofcom localness guidelines click here
Ofcom contact information click here
Tower FM Format click here
