Ultra-local TV plans move steps closer
10th August 2011
PLANS for TV stations for Birmingham and other towns in the West Midlands moved one step closer to reality after the government named the areas it said can bid to pioneer the concept.Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt named 65 towns and cities in which new local TV services could be broadcast. With the first wave of licences due to be awarded next year, the eligible areas are being asked to make the case for why their town should be one of the first to bid to enjoy the service.Greater Birmingham is on the list, as are Bromsgrove, Glouc......for the full story register now for free or login below...



