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Radio
Cumbria proves why it is a Sony nominated station - again
The
number of people who tune in to BBC Radio Cumbria continues to grow,
according to the latest RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research) figures
released today (Thursday 8 May 2003).
The
official statistics show that BBC Radio Cumbria added 10,000 new
listeners over the last three months - boosting its weekly audience
to 132,000.
Today's
figures come just hours before BBC Radio Cumbria hears the results
for the country's most coveted radio honours - the Sony Awards.
The
station has been nominated for the second year running and tonight
it is shortlisted in the sport category for its Carlisle United
Debate in the Saturday Sport programme.
BBC
Radio Cumbria's managing editor Nigel Dyson says: "This is
a recognition of the depth and range of programmes we produce which
connects with all our audiences.
"Everyone
at the station has responded to the communities they serve and produced
and presented programmes that reflect Cumbrian life.
"Their
surefooted assessment of what people want, the professionalism in
the way they have delivered new and special services at speed, and
their sheer hard work is reflected in these fabulous listening figures
and is a credit to the whole team."
According
to the independent audience research figures, listeners are also
tuning in to BBC Radio Cumbria for an average 11.97 hours a week.
Last
year BBC Radio Cumbria was named the Station of the Year at the
Sony Radio Academy Awards in the 300,000 to one million listeners
category.
The
station won the Gold award for its coverage of the foot and mouth
crisis across the county.
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