Public File

The Public File contains details on Yorkshire Coast Radio's 'format' and commitment to 'localness'.

Each local commercial radio station in the UK has obligations relating to it's programmes, including music and local content.  These obligations are set out in the station format which forms part of the Public File.

The Public File is also available in hard copy, and is avaialable to view at Yorkshire Coast Radio's office at Unit 2B, Newchase Business Centre, Hopper Hill Road, Scarborough YO11 3YS.  A copy can be obtained by writing to the same address.

1. News

We broadcast news bulletins containing a mix of local, national and international news hourly from 7am to 6pm inclusive each weekday.  In addition we broadcast news headlines on the half-hour from 6.30am until 5.30pm (excluding 9.30am and 1.30pm).  Sport bulletins are broadcast at 7.30am, 8.30am, 1pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm and 6pm each weekday.  We broadcast a buisness news bulletin at 1pm and 6pm each weekday.  Bulletins containing national and international news are broadcast on the hour at all other times.

At the weekend we broadcast news bulletins containing a mix of local, national and international news hourly from 8am until 1pm (Sunday 12noon) inclusive.  Sports bulletins are broadcast at 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am.  Bulletins containing national and international news are broadcast on the hour at all other times.

2. Recent News Stories

Click here for the latest local news stories

3. News Contacts

The newsroom can be contacted by calling 01723 588988 or emailing news@yorkshirecoastradio.com

4. Programme Schedule

Click here to view our current Programme Schedule

5. Automated Programming

Some of Yorkshire Coast Radio's programming is 'automated' during off-peak hours.  During daytime hours automated programming is broadcast between 1pm and 2pm each weekday, 12noon - 6pm on Saturday and 12pm - 4pm on Sunday.

6. Local Programming

All of Yorkshire Coast Radio's programming is broadcast locally from studios in Scarborough with the exception of The Lunchtime Game Show each Sunday 12noon - 2pm, and The Big Top 40 Show each Sunday 4pm - 7pm.

7. Localness Guidelines

The government regulator OFCOM has responsibility for radio.  OFCOM has produced localness guidelines which Yorkshire Coast Radio is required to adhere to.  These guidelines can be found here.

All radio stations have written formats that they must adhere to.

Click here to view the format for Yorkshire Coast Radio (Bridlington)

Click here to view the format for Yorkshire Coast Radio (Scarborough)

If you have reason to complain about Yorkshire Coast Radio, in the first instance please contact the Station Manager at the address below.  If you are unhappy with the response that you receive, please contact OFCOM by following the details outlined here.

8. Station Contact Details

Yorkshire Coast Radio, Unit 2B, Newchase Business Centre, Hopper Hill Road, Scarborough YO11 3YS

General Enquiries:        01723 581700

Studio Phone In:          01723 588999 (Scarborough)   01262 673377 (Bridlington)

Email:                         info@yorkshirecoastradio.com

Station Manager:          Chris Sigsworth

Programme Controller:  Chris Sigsworth

Sales Manager:            Paul Corrigan

News:                          Louisa Maher

9. Events/Charities Support & Coverage

Yorkshire Coast Radio supports many local charities and voluntary organisations, including St Catherine's Hospice, Cancer Research UK, Macmillan, Marie Curie and more.  Details of events in the area, promoted by the station, can be found here.

10. Recent Programme and News Highlights

Yorkshire Coast Radio has recently broadcast live from Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in Scarborough, National Armed Forces Day, Sewerby Gala and the Road Races at Oliver's Mount, Scarborough.

11. Sample Playlist

This is a sample of a typical hours music on Yorkshire Coast Radio.

GIRLS ON FILM - DURAN DURAN          

10/10 - PAOLO NUTINI         

COOL FOR CATS - SQUEEZE              

RED - DANIEL MERRIWEATHER  

LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY - DENIECE WILLIAMS     

SWEETEST THING - U2                   

WATERLOO - ABBA                 

STARRY EYED - ELLIE GOULDING       

OPEN YOUR HEART - MADONNA              

NEVER BE LONELY - THE FEELING          

STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU - STEALERS WHEEL