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Radio Cleveland's new building declared open
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Gareth Southgate will this evening officially open
BBC Radio Cleveland's new multi-million pound broadcasting studios and Open
Centre.
The building, in the heart of Middlesbrough, has been transformed from a dated
office and retail unit into a state-of-the-art complex of public open spaces
and broadcasting studios.
On the ground floor is a performance area and separate learning suite which
has already hosted a series of lunchtime concerts and live broadcasts.
On the
first floor are newly-refurbished studios fitted with the latest in digital
broadcasting technology.
Station Editor Matthew Barraclough said: "We hope as many people as
possible pop into our Open Centre to listen to live music, contribute to our
output, learn a new skill and find out more about the BBC.
"It really is a
flagship for the BBC and represents a major investment in the region."
Today's event will also feature a formal announcement that BBC Radio
Cleveland is to change its name to BBC Tees later this year.
Matthew
Barraclough said: "We think the name BBC Tees better reflects the audience we
serve and
how they identify with their area.
"While administrative boundaries come and
go, the Tees is a constant geographical feature which defines and unites this
part of the country.
"Cleveland never properly reflected the whole area we cover, which includes
significant parts of County Durham and North Yorkshire.
"The station
originally broadcast as BBC Radio Teesside but changed its name in 1974 when
the county of Cleveland was established.
"BBC Tees is already used by our website and bus so by using the same brand
across all platforms we are focusing on the content rather than the medium by
which it is delivered."
BBC Newcastle Press Office
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