Save Radio Foyle

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Stop the cuts at Radio Foyle

We, the undersigned, object in the strongest possible terms to the BBCs proposed cuts to Radio Foyles programmes and staff. As a local public service broadcaster, the station is uniquely placed to reflect the affairs of the north west. The proposed cuts (the News At One, Sean Coyle, 3-5Live, Saturday Sport and Saturday Club) raise serious doubts over the BBCs commitment to local broadcasting and the future of the station. A reduction in Radio Foyles dedicated output disenfranchises licence fee payers here. We call on the BBC to withdraw the planned cuts at Radio Foyle and to safeguard and invest in the service instead.

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  • dave duggan
  • Joe McEvoy
    • Comments
    • I'm a contributor to Mark's show, but would be petitioning even if this were not the case. Avoid creeping Belfast-centeredness!
  • VINNY CUNNINGHAM
    • Comments
    • This can't be allowed to happen, BBC Radio Foyle is very much part of the community
  • gerry anderson
  • hugh curran
    • Address & Post Code
    • glenbank pk....derry
    • Comments
    • local Radio is vital....WE MUST NOT LET IT FADE AWAY
  • Peter Conaghan
    • Address & Post Code
    • 8 Carnhill, Derry
  • RS Harrigan
  • Graeme Taylor
  • courrouyan
  • John Cassidy
  • Billy Gallagher
    • Organisation & Position (if applicable)
    • Northland Broadcast
  • brian mccloskey
  • Rory Quigley
  • David Doherty
    • Comments
    • It will be a disgrace if we lose Radio Foyle.
  • paddy
  • michael bradley
  • doodle & big bev
    • Comments
    • save radio foyle but sack anderson & coyle. enough is enough
  • BRIAN MCBRIDE
    • Address & Post Code
    • 9 MARGARET STREET
    • Comments
    • A valuable public and community service, must be kept.
  • Mark McCarron
  • John Mc Bride
    • Address & Post Code
    • Derry City
  • Peter McCloskey
  • Peter O'Donnell
  • Paul Devlin
  • Philip Joseph O'Neill
    • Address & Post Code
    • 24 Dunvale Park
    • Organisation & Position (if applicable)
    • retired
    • Comments
    • It would be a total disaster for me if the published programmes were axed. As a retired person who listens to Sean Coyle and Mark Patterson every day, I depend on these shows for both entertainment and hard-hitting local news stories of interest. On Saturdays the Eamon Friel show is a wonderful adventure into the world of music. Each of these presenters are of the highest calibre and present their shows with the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and inclusiveness. They appeal to all sections of our community in the North West and are indeed a refreshing addition to the wellbeing of all of their listeners. Axing these programmes will turn people away from the BBC towards alternative local channels.
  • kevin keay
  • Totny McBride
    • Comments
    • The North West needs a voice and Radio Foyle is one of few influenial mediums left to the people. Save the station!
  • barry tierney
    • Comments
    • This station is the news/life line to thousands of people in the northwest. Cut Jonathan Ross's wages instread!
  • catriona burke
    • Address & Post Code
    • 3 KILDRUM GDS.DERRY
    • Organisation & Position (if applicable)
    • M&S
    • Comments
    • What would we do without it, it's an exceptional medium.
  • Emma Johnston
  • Paul Moore
  • Daniel Toland
  • Mags Shovelin
  • Marie Lindsay
    • Address & Post Code
    • Fanad Drive Creggan BT48 9QE
    • Organisation & Position (if applicable)
    • St Mary's College
  • Dick Tucker
    • Address & Post Code
    • 15 Dunraven Park, Derry
    • Comments
    • Invaluable local community resource and source of news.
  • Kevin McLaughlin
  • Declan Mc Guinness
  • philip devine
    • Address & Post Code
    • prehen pk
    • Organisation & Position (if applicable)
    • local radio supporter
    • Comments
    • i want to listen to local radio not belfast radio all the time.
  • Brendan Lynch
    • Address & Post Code
    • BT48 8PY, No.5
    • Comments
    • Daily Listener
  • Aaron Cassidy
  • Marie Dunne
  • Risteard Mac Gabhann
    • Address & Post Code
    • 10, Duncreggan Road, Derry BT490AD
    • Organisation & Position (if applicable)
    • former vice-chair of BBC(NI)'s Educational Broadcasting Council
    • Comments
    • Since its establishment in 1975, Radio Foyle has made a contribution to the life of this community out of proportion to the level of investment put into its establishment. Radio, compared to television, is not an expensive medium and its hard to understand how the small savings to be made in these cuts can be justified in the face of the great damage to the morale of the Derry-based broadcasting community they will cause.
  • cathal mc caul
  • Kevin McLaughlin
    • Address & Post Code
    • Derry City
    • Comments
    • Save the institution that is, Radio Foyle.
  • kevin dorrian
  • helen mcguinness / cunningham
    • Address & Post Code
    • cherrymount ballyshannon donegal
    • Organisation & Position (if applicable)
    • x ..miss derry /festival queen 1985
    • Comments
    • this is the best radio staion ..treats all guests with respect and great fun to do the shows when i was interviewed
  • Colin Green
  • tom tourney
    • Comments
    • please dont stop us from being able to listen to local radio free from advertisements. we just want to listen to the craic...not buy a sofa etc
  • Aaron Barras
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  • Paul mc Call
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  • Niall McDermott