Along with all other commercial radio stations in the UK, Reading 107fm has to fulfill certain criteria, set by the regulator Ofcom, with respect to the amount of music we play, our speech output, and local content. This is called the 'Format', and the Public File is our way of helping you understand how we meet these requirements.
A hard copy of the Public File is also available on request in writing. Any comments on the file can be made to us or Ofcom.
News
News bulletins
Local news bulletins are broadcast at the following times:
Mon-Fri: 7am 7:30am 8am 8:30am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 4:30pm 5pm 5:30pm 6pm (extended bulletin)
These bulletins contain a mix of local, national and international news together with weather, sport and entertainment news.
Sat: 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm
These bulletins contain a mix of local, national and international news together with weather, sport and entertainment news.
Sun: 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm
These bulletins contain a mix of local, national and international news together with weather, sport and entertainment news.
At other times we broadcast a bulletin containing the latest international and national news, on the hour.
You can view some of our recent news stories covered by clicking here.
News Team
If you have any queries about our news, or you think you've got an interesting story to tell us about, please get in touch through this online form or give us a ring on 0118 945 0808.
Mel Bloor - Head of News - 0118 945 0808
Louise Lewis - Broadcast Journalist - 0118 945 0808
Programming
To view today's programme schedule click here.
Automation & Local Programming
We're very proud of the fact that all our programmes are presented and produced from our studios at the Madejski Stadium - unless, of course, we're out and about broadcasting from an event in the area. Occasionally, it is necessary to pre-record some programmes at Reading 107 - though it's unlikely you'll notice this happen. All our daytime programmes are overseen by a presenter or producer, while some of our off-peak shows are automated. While 'Reading 107's Greatest Hits' doesn't have a presenter, we still provide the latest travel news at 2:40pm.
Events & Charities we support
Reading 107 supports a number of charities by offering them publicity and promotion on-air and online. In 2007 we conducted a large campaign with Macmillan Cancer Support through a 'Bring A Pound To Work Day', and in the run-up to Easter 2008 Reading 107 supported the Thames Vale Vultures' Berkshire Egg Run by being a collection point for donated Easter Eggs to go to terminally ill children and/or in care. Generous listeners donated a massive 1,280 eggs in total!
Coverage Highlights
As the official station of Reading Football Club, we cover all of the Royals' matches, with commentary on matchday and match preview shows during the season at 6:15pm on Fridays. We also provide live updates from selected London Irish games.
Our Music
To give you an idea of the songs we play, here are some of the songs you might have heard on Reading 107 recently:
If There's a Rocket Tie Me To It - Snow Patrol
Tima After Time - Ronan Keating
Can't Stop the Rain -Shena
It Was You - Emma Deigman
The Fear - Lily Allen
Farewell to the Fairground - White Lies
Everybody Knows - John Legend
Love etc - Pet Shop Boys
I'd Come For You Nickelback
Everybody Knows - Lunik
Talk You Down - The Script
Change - Daniel Merriweather
Shining Light - Annie Lennox
Takin Back My Love - Enrique Inglesia ft Ciara
Don't Upset the Rhythm - Noisettes
Up All Night - Take That
Love Story - Taylor Swift
In Your Light - Jon Allen
Just Can't Get Enough - The Saturdays
The 'Format'
The format is the official document issued by Ofcom, and contains percentages of speech and music output. You can see it on the Ofcom website.
Ofcom Localness Guidelines
Ofcom issue guidelines defining what "localness" is for a local radio station like Reading 107. You can see the guidelines on the Ofcom website.
How to contact us
You can see our contact details by clicking here.
How to Complain
If you have cause to complain about Reading 107, for example, something you have heard - an advertisement or news story - in the first instance, please get in touch.
If you are not satisfied with the response you can contact Ofcom (the industry regulator) on 020 7981 3040 or via their website.
