100 Community Radio stations now on air

The UK regulator Ofcom has announced that there are now 100 licenced community radio stations.

Community radio, not-for-profit stations that deliver specific social benefits to local communities, today passed a significant milestone, with the 100th station in the UK going on-air.

Community radio stations typically cover small geographical areas with a coverage radius of up to 5km and are run on a not-for-profit basis. They focus on the delivery of specific social benefits to particular geographical areas or community interests.

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http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/03/
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