Public File

Viking 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.

The news team is managed by Head of News England, Jim Foulger jim.foulger@bauermedia.co.uk

You can also contact the news team on news@vikingfm.co.uk or on 01482 320903.

The news operation is based at our studios in Leeds for the most part and during peak times. From time to time, some content is prepared from other Bauer Radio Limited newsrooms.

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 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), Viking FM peak time programmes are broadcast from our studios in Leeds

Weekdays 06:00-10:00

All other shows are broadcast from our Hits Radio Network centre at Hits Radio, Castle Street, Manchester, M15 4PR.

Our Leeds studios are at:

51 Burley Road

Leeds

LS3 1LR

Guidelines

Guidelines on localness have been published by our regulator OFCOM, and are available here

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 chris.cotton@bauermedia.co.uk. You can also contact the station during office hours on 01482 325141. 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

The station stages several events and charity initiatives through the year supporting its charity ‘Viking FM’s Cash for Kids’ such as Mission Christmas – raising thousands for causes across Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.

Viking FM is also the proud partner of many local events, such as the Hull 10K, Beverley Ladies Day. Viking FM also collaborates with Connexin Live, connecting listeners to the biggest names in music.

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

Viking FM 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. Our Format is available 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. Contact us here.

To speak to us directly, our weekday office hours phone numbers are above. Should you have any difficulties, please speak to our Content Director, Chris Cotton.

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.