Public File
Radio in the UK is regulated by law, by the Office for Communications (Ofcom), and we are committed to ensuring total compliance with the requirements of our licence. This file contains information about the provision of licensed services, in accordance with guidelines as drawn up and, from time to time, revised by Ofcom.
We welcome all comments about our programming and output. You can contact us using the details below.
Boomerang Radio, like every local commercial station in the British Isles, has programming obligations and requirements, including its music and local content. These obligations are set out in the station format which forms part of our Public File.
News
RadioNewsHub supply the main national and international news stories of the day, alongside the latest weather, sport, entertainment and business news.
Bulletin Schedule
Boomerang Radio broadcasts bulletins at the following times:
News bulletins hourly, on the hour, 24 hours a day.
News headlines at 6.30am, 7.30am, 8.30am, 5.30pm and 6.30pm (Monday to Friday).
Business News at 6.45am and 12.30pm (Monday to Friday).
Entertainment News at 8.30am, 1.30pm, and 6.30pm (Monday to Friday).
Sport News 7.30am and 5.30pm (Monday to Friday).
Recent Local News Highlights
Local news stories can be found under the news section of the Boomerang Radio website.
Programmes
Production
The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to Peterborough, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Ely, St Neots, and the various towns and villages that make up Cambridgeshire.
Our mission has always been to be a big city sound, however we will always strive to be at the heart of the local community.
Programme Schedule
All our upcoming shows are listed on our website and mobile app.
Boomerang Radio has a strong team of presenters that have experience of broadcasting across the area.
The Station
Station Format
Boomerang Radio aims to provide engaging and entertaining radio, whilst providing the latest news and weather, sport, entertainment, and business news.
The radio station plans to support and play an active part in the local community, attending as many local events as possible to bring people together.
All this whilst providing an unrivalled advertising platform for local businesses.
Our music policy is designed to be upbeat and instantly recognisable. We play the best of the 1960s through the 1990s, with a sprinkling of the biggest hits from the early 2000s.
How To Complain
Any complaints made are logged immediately with an acknowledgement receipt issued to the complainant within 24 hours. The details are then passed on to the relevant department.
We will aim to resolve any complaint within 10 working days. If under any circumstances a solution to the complaint cannot be agreed, a further complaint can be made with Ofcom.
For advertising complaints, if we can not find a solution, the complaint can be taken up with ASA.
People who wish to complain about anything regarding the station or its features can do so in the following ways:
1. Submit your complaint direct to:
Managing Director: Bill Hensley
Tel: 07767 823424
Or
2. Directly to Ofcom.
Visit ofcom.org.uk for more information.
Programming
Boomerang Radio has variety of programmes from radio professionals that have many years experience broadcasting.
As well as shows like breakfast and drive, and midmornings and the evening show throughout the week, we also have some specialist shows on the radio station. With Soul and Motown, Softrock and The 80s Mixtape, we believe that we have something for everyone.
The full schedule can be found on the website at boomerangradio.co.uk.
Playlist
Our music policy is designed to be upbeat and instantly recognisable. We play the best of the 1960s through the 1990s, with a sprinkling of the biggest hits from the early 2000s.
Hour Example:
Hot Chocolate - Every 1's A Winner
Blondie - The Tide Is High
Herman's Hermits - I'm Into Something Good
Savage Garden - Truly, Madly, Deeply
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Nick Lowe - Cruel To Be Kind
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tracks Of My Tears
Sister Sledge - Frankie
Lena Marlin - Sitting Down Here
The Temptations - Get Ready
Irene Cara - Flashdance
Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame (Marie's The Name)
Texas - Summer Son
Programming Team:
The programming team is overseen by our Head of Programming, Chris Tibbles.
Complaints
If you would like to comment or make a complaint about Boomerang Radio, please email us providing details of your comment or complaint, and our team will help with your enquiry.
If you are unhappy with the response you receive, you can complain directly to the regulator, Ofcom at ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/how-to-report-a-complaint.
Station Contact
Managing Director: Bill Hensley
Tel: 07767 823424
OFCOM (Office of Communications) is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services. Information for consumers and information regarding this station is available on their website: ofcom.org.uk.
If listeners wish to report any Pirate Radio interference to Ofcom this can now also be done directly by accessing: ask.ofcom.org.uk/help/radio/pirates.
