WORKERS on BBC's regional radio and TV broadcasts have been striking over proposed cuts to their schedule.
Here, we look at when these strikes started and the broadcasts which have been affected.
Why isn't BBC local news on today?
The BBC regional services are being disrupted in a row over cuts to their radio service.
The strike meant most regional TV news programmes across England have not been broadcast in their regular spots.
Shortly after 11am on Wednesday, March 15, 2023,some local radio stations broadcast a syndicated programme. Others kept their own shows, although many used stand-in hosts.
The National Union of Journalists said it expected more than 1,000 staff to take part.
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The BBC said that the measures were being implemented to modernise local radio broadcasts.
Under the proposals, the broadcaster previously confirmed 48 jobs would be lost across local staffing in England.
When will BBC local news return?
When the strike ends at 11am on Thursday, March 16, 2023, workers will then start a continuous work to rule – sticking strictly to the requirements of their contract, for example not taking on extra duties or overtime.
The NUJ has described the strikes as a last resort.
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Which regions are affected by the strikes?
BBC cover a number of regions across the UK, and these broadcasts have been effected by the strike action.
Stations affected by the strike include; BBC Radio Leeds, BBC Radio Humberside, Hereford and Worcester, BBC Radio Stoke, and BBC Radio Derby.
Who else is striking on Thursday, March 16?
Industrial action is taking place across Britain, causing disruption in many different fields.
A number of schools are closed due to strike action, in a dispute over pay and funding.
Train services are also subject to industrial action, with disruption to a number of different companies' services.
Unions are demanding pay rises for their members who are battling soaring inflation, although train operators are limited in how much they can offer, given they require a mandate from the Government.
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