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The transmitter is actually only 220ft, but is set 750ft high on the tops of the Jurassic Limestone ridge at Copt Oak , next to the M1 . The signal reaches a long way throughout the southern section of the East Midlands, Warwickshire , and Northamptonshire . This is a high point in Charnwood Forest , part of the National Forest . The signal can be heard as far south as Towcester and as far north along the M1 up to the Woodall service station near Sheffield .

The transmitter also broadcasts Heart 106 , a commercial station. Leicester also has Leicester Sound , with the transmitter in Billesdon , eight miles east of Leicester near the A47 . Fosseway Radio , a smaller station, has broadcast from Hinckley since 1998.

The early morning show, hosted by Dylan Roys , from 5 - 6am is from BBC local radio, staff from local Job Centre s have a daily announcement of current vacancies.


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