Category: BBC Essex
Date: 04.08.2005
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There has been a significant jump in the number of listeners tuning into BBC Essex each week, according to the latest figures released today by RAJAR.
The figures show that 280,000 people listen each week - that's an extra 20,000 listeners in the Essex region, compared to last year.
The daily reach for BBC Essex has also risen by more than three per cent to 15.6% - that is 184,000 listeners a day.
In addition, the audience share of the station has increased by a full three per cent to 15.7%.
Margaret Hyde, Managing Editor, BBC Essex, says: "As we approach our 20th year as the BBC Local Radio station serving Essex, we are absolutely delighted that our audiences have grown with us.
"We all share a pride in the county and its achievements and our presenters and programme makers work really hard to reflect life here and make our broadcasts full of good information and a good laugh."
BBC Essex broadcasts on 103.5 and 95.3 FM
