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<H1>100 Community Radio stations now on air</H1>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>The UK regulator Ofcom has announced that there are now
100 licenced community radio stations. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>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.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>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.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>For further details please use the link
below:<BR></FONT><A
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