Snow has fallen on high ground over night across Devon. Our gangs have been working all night to keep the roads passable but drive with extreme care, avoid high roads and stick to main roads where possible. EP @BBCDevon@StagecoachSW
Really pleased to have met @NUJofficial Gen Sec Michelle and Gerry from BBC NE & on strike today to #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
NUJ members have my full solidarity in their actions to defend local radio & the service it provides to our communities ✊
BBC staff on strike today over cuts to our services. The BBC says it’s putting more resources into digital.
@NUJofficial says BBC plans for Local Radio will diminish public service broadcasting #keepbbclocalradiolocal
I’m joining colleagues @bbcglos in 48 hours of @nujofficial industrial action. This is not about pay - it’s about cutting back on local programming. The BBC plans to invest more in local digital content and says the plans “will provide a better service”
#KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
We’re only allowed a small picket outside the BBC in Birmimgham because we work in a shopping centre. But we’re here! Supporting our local radio colleagues in their fight against massive cuts to services.
Good to meet with the NUJ today to hear their concerns about BBC cuts to local radio including @BBCDevon.
What the BBC are doing is effectively moving Radio Devon from Plymouth to Truro, cutting dedicated Devon content and effectively merging it with Radio Cornwall.
@BBCDevon This move is bad for jobs, bad for output, bad for Devon and Cornwall.
I will be writing to the BBC Director General asking him to think again.
Local radio matters. If the BBC want regional radio, say so, until then let's protect BBC local radio.