​“I fear for independent artists”: BBC local radio cuts could be the end of diverse programming

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Radio hosts and artists fear the end of diverse radio programming in the UK as hundreds of local BBC radio stations, many of which champion Black & Asian music, are reportedly being axed.

In October, the BBC announced plans that could see many African Caribbean and Asian shows on BBC local radio scrapped — while just 10 local stations will continue their scheduling from 6:PM – 10:PM on weekdays, all day on Saturdays, and on Sunday mornings.

The announcement proposed that all…