Public File (Oxford)
Hits Radio (Oxford), 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.
You can contact the news team on oxfordshirenews@bauermedia.co.uk.
Our local journalists are based in the area that they cover but largely the news operation is based out of other Bauer Radio Limited newsrooms across the UK
You can view some of our recent news stories here.
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 Breakfast, afternoon, Drivetime, evening, weeknight and overnight programming is generally live from our network centre in Manchester (Hits Radio, Castle Quay, Manchester, M15 4PR), but occasional weekend programmes may be automated. These shows may be live in times of adverse weather or other relevant circumstances.
Local Programming
Guidelines
Guidelines on localness have been published by our regulator OFCOM, and are available here: http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadcasting/radio/localness/localness-guidelines
Contact
To contact the radio station generally, use our ‘contact us’ page and we’ll make every effort to reply to any emails which raise substantive issues. Should you prefer to speak to programme management, please contact Andy Shier, Regional Content Director: andy.shier@bauermedia.co.uk. Any complaints or comments may also be lodged via the website (click ‘contact us‘ at the bottom of this page).
Events/Charities support or coverage
We intend to support many events and charity initiatives through the year, including our own charity ‘Cash for Kids’ (such as Cash For Kids Day and Mission Christmas, which raises thousands for causes across Oxfordshire).
Recent Programme and/or News Highlights
Our website covers much of the programming we’re proud of (general and, where appropriate, news).
Localness
We aim that our radio stations belong to the areas they serve. Any suggestions or thoughts on our output are always much valued.
Music
Hits Radio (Oxford) is licensed to play ‘mainstream music’. It plays, accordingly, a mix of current mainstream pop songs alongside classic chart hits from the last twenty years. You can view our playlist here.
Format
As outlined at the head of this document, the station is governed by a Format, which forms part of our licence. Prior to October 30th 2023, the station was known as Jack 2. You can view our Format here.
How to complain
Live, entertaining radio always carries some risk. We try to get things right, and not all programmes will be to everyone’s taste. Where we do make mistakes, we’ll try to take appropriate action as quickly as we can. Please do get in touch with any comments – praise or complaints and we’ll consider them carefully. You can contact us by emailing andy.shier@bauermedia.co.uk.
If you feel we have not taken the right action regarding a broadcast after contacting us, you may refer the matter to our regulator, Ofcom.