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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Melissa Sigodo

Fears for Black and Asian local radio stations despite BBC diversity commitment

Fears have been raised that the BBC is planning to axe its Black and Asian local radio shows despite committing to providing diverse content.

Staff including presenter Ed Adoo - host of BBC Three Counties radio, are claimed to have said they do not feel that the broadcaster values black audiences.

BBC bosses announced the plans to make job cuts on local BBC radio stations in England as part of what is being described as the “biggest changes” to local radio according to The Voice Online.

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