NEW COMMUNITY RADIO FOR GALA

12.00.00am GMT Thu 27th Nov 2008

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has congratulated TD1 Radio on its official online launch today, 1st December.

The new community radio will run on weekdays from 6pm – 10pm and on weekends from 3pm – 10pm, and will serve Galashiels.

Jim Hume said:

“TD1 Radio is the brainchild of David Henderson who was wanted Galashiels to have a good community radio service in the evenings, consisting of totally local content.

“My congratulations to David and his team, and I wish them all the best for a successful future in community radio.”

ENDS

Notes to editors

1. Jim Hume lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament, details below:

That the Parliament congratulates the team at TD1 Radio on their successful efforts to launch TD1 Community Radio for Galashiels on 1st December; recognises the significance this community owned and led radio project will play in reflecting the local views; and wishes all at TD1 Radio well in their future work.