Basingstoke ObserverThe Basingstoke Observer was established in 2000 as a high quality free weekly newspaper for the Basingstoke and North Hampshire area working in conjunction with North Hampshire’s Kestrel FM. The paper is a 'pick-up' from supermarkets and other public outlets in and around Basingstoke, following the American model which is now taking off in a number of parts of the UK. Basingstoke Property Weekly is inserted as a free supplement each week with the Basingstoke Observer.
Web:
www.couriergroup.com107.6 Kestrel FM
Kestrel FM broadcasts to the Basingstoke area of North Hampshire with a community orientated music and information service. The station launched in 1998 and has recorded an excellent audience reach and strong brand loyalty in the area.
Web: www.kestrelfm.com
SIX TV
In April 2004 Milestone acquired the Local Television licence forSouthampton previously held by Southampton Television Limited. The channel -now rebranded as SIX TV - broadcasts a mix of local information andentertainment 24 hours a day including adaptions of successful formatsdeveloped by SIX TV in Oxfordshire such as the 'Passion TV' music programmestrand. SIX TV reaches a potential audience of 360,000 in and around thecity of Southampton.
Web: www.sixtv.co.uk
Radio Development Activity
The Milestone Group is involved in supporting the following group campaigning for the benefits of local radio to be extended in North Hampshire:
Web: www.andoverfm.co.uk
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