The BBC has once again found itself the subject as well as the broadcaster of news in recent months, with controversial plans for local radio cuts having caused strikes and the departure of high-profile presenters. The plans affect local radio services across the country, but significant impacts have been seen in our part of the world at BBC Radio Nottingham.
Scores of its staff have been seen picketing outside its London Road headquarters, with the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) having organised a 48-hour walkout in June. The station has also lost a well-loved presenter and local legend in the form of Mark Dennison.
Mr Dennison, also well-loved as the stadium announcer at the City Ground home of Nottingham Forest, left the BBC in June after more than 13 years with the corporation. He had been the host of BBC Radio Nottingham's 10am until 2pm show at the time of his departure.
