Public File

1. What is the Public File?
Each local commercial station in the UK has requirements in respect of its music and local content, such as news etc. These requirements are set out in the station 'format', a document issued by Ofcom, the UK media regulator.
The public file contains details of elements which Ofcom regulates over, such as music tracks, local news etc. It is intended to give you a better understanding of our output and what we are doing for the community we serve.
The public file is available as a print-out request. Any comments on the file can be made to us, or Ofcom.
Under the requirements of our licence agreement with the regulator Ofcom, we are required to keep a public file. This public file is intended to give you an understanding of our music, news and local content.
Each commercial station also has a 'Format' which governs the station's character of service. The format for The Breeze can be found on the Ofcom website.

Contact Us
The Breeze has two broadcast centres, the South Broadcast Centre and the South West Broadcast Centre.
The Breeze is the local station covering Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Newbury, Andover, Frome, Bridgwater, Bath and Bristol which is true to our promise of The Smoothest Sounds in The South and The South West.  The Breeze always welcomes comments and feedback from our listeners.

Address for The Breeze South:

Roman Landing
Kingsway
Southampton
SO14 1BN

Telephone:
The Breeze Reception: 08454 661 107
The Breeze On-Air Studio: 08454 660 107
The Breeze News Centre:  08454 662 107
Fax: 023 8082 9844

County Gates
Ashton Road
Bristol
BS3 2JH

Telephone:
The Breeze Reception: 0117 966 1065
The Breeze On-Air Studio: 0117 9661 107
The Breeze News Centre:  0117 934 1755
Fax: 0117 953 10 65

Address for The Breeze in Newbury:

2. News Bulletins
Below are details of how often we broadcast news bulletins and whether they are local, national or international news.  

3. Recent News Stories
You can see our latest news stories in the News Centre section of our website.

4. The News Team
If you have any queries about news you can contact the news team with the On Air section of the website. 
 
5. The Programme Schedule
To view today’s Programme Schedule please go to the On Air section of the website.

6. Automation and Local Programming
All programme between 6am and 10am, and 3pm and midnight are presented live.  Automated programmes are provided outside of these times, although these may be subject to change.
 
7. Event and Charity Support
The Breeze supports local organisations and charities and broadcasts daily 'what's on guides' whereby charity organisations are given free airtime,  as a new station, it is our intention to support various charities over the coming months.
 
8. Music
The Breeze plays a variety of music from the past six decades.  Each song is carefully chosen for its quality and melodic sound.  The mix of music we play ranges from the classic to the contemporary, but only if it qualifies as one of the smoothest sounds.
 
9. The Format
The format is the regulation document Ofcom issue.  You can read or download it from Ofcom Here
 
10. Ofcom localness guidelines
Ofcom issue Guidelines defining what 'localness' is for a local radio station. You can read them on the Ofcom website Here
 
11. To contact us please see the above sections for South Broadcast Centre and the South West Broadcast Centre.

12. How to complain to The Breeze or Ofcom
If you wish to complain about something you heard on The Breeze, you should contact the Programme Director, Andy Turner Here in the first instance.  Your complaint will be fully investigated and swiftly responded to.  Please use the contact details above.  In the unlikely event that you do not receive a satisfactory response you can then contact Ofcom Here