Getting In Touch http://bbc-contact.local/ en Can I suggest an idea for a programme? http://bbc-contact.local/questions/getting-in-touch/suggest-programme-idea <span>Can I suggest an idea for a programme?</span> <div><p>Unfortunately the Âé¶¹Éç doesn't accept&nbsp;storyline ideas for existing programmes from members of the public.</p><p>If you'd like information on sending an original script to the Âé¶¹Éç please go to the&nbsp;<a href="/contact/questions/getting-in-touch/submit-script" title="How do I submit a script?"><strong>Can I submit a script to the Âé¶¹Éç?</strong></a><strong> </strong>page.</p><p>If you would like more information on other opportunities, please visit the <a href="/commissioning/" title="Âé¶¹Éç Commissioning"><strong>Âé¶¹Éç Commissioning</strong></a>&nbsp;page.</p></div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:50:03+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:50:03 +0000 Anonymous 5159 at http://bbc-contact.local How can I report a technical fault on the Âé¶¹Éç website? http://bbc-contact.local/questions/getting-in-touch/report-technical-fault <span>How can I report a technical fault on the Âé¶¹Éç website?</span> <div><p>If you need troubleshooting advice for online, TV and radio services, try one of the FAQ sites below for handy guides. Webforms are available on all Help sites if you need to ask a question.</p><ul><li>Need help with&nbsp;your Âé¶¹Éç Account?&nbsp;Visit the <a href="/usingthebbc/account/what-is-a-bbc-account/"><strong>Using the Âé¶¹Éç website</strong></a>.</li><li>Need help with Âé¶¹Éç iPlayer? Visit&nbsp;the <a href="/iplayer/help" title="Âé¶¹Éç iPlayer Help Site"><strong>Âé¶¹Éç iPlayer Help Site</strong></a>.</li><li>Need&nbsp;help with Âé¶¹Éç Sounds? Visit the <a href="/sounds/help" title="Âé¶¹Éç Sounds Help Site"><strong><u>Âé¶¹Éç Sounds Help Site</u></strong></a>.</li><li>Need Help with your TV or Radio reception or using Red Button? Visit the <a href="/reception/"><strong>Reception Advice Help Site</strong></a>.</li></ul><p><strong>Errors on Âé¶¹Éç News website</strong></p><ul><li>Spotted an error or fault on the Âé¶¹Éç News website? Get in touch via the&nbsp;<a href="/send/u58791314"><strong>Âé¶¹Éç News&nbsp;technical error report form</strong></a>.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Other Âé¶¹Éç websites</strong></p><p>For all other Âé¶¹Éç websites not listed above, use our&nbsp;<a href="/contact/comments-feedback/" title="Fault report form"><strong>fault report form</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>to report a technical fault or other error.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>You will need to provide the URL (website address) of the page you were visiting when you found the fault or mistake.</p><p>When you supply personal details we and our service providers will use the information you give us to respond to your query or comments, to improve our services and for statistical analysis. Your information will not be passed on to any third party.</p><p>Our global information security team is working hard to protect the Âé¶¹Éç's information assets, services and products and the confidentiality of audience information. But we're always willing to accept more help and so if you believe you've found a vulnerability on our website, please share it with us using our&nbsp;<a href="/contact/comments-feedback/" title="Fault report form"><strong>fault report form</strong></a>. We will endeavour to respond to your notification as quickly as possible and would like the opportunity to say thank you - so we ask that you please do not share your findings with others until we have had a chance to investigate and report back to you.</p><p>For full details of what we do with the personal information we collect about you, please see our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy/"><strong>Privacy and Cookies Policy</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p></div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:49:21+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:49:21 +0000 Anonymous 5115 at http://bbc-contact.local How can I get involved in the Âé¶¹Éç Make a Difference campaign on local radio? http://bbc-contact.local/questions/getting-in-touch/make-a-difference <span>How can I get involved in the Âé¶¹Éç Make a Difference campaign on local radio?</span> <div><p>Make a Difference was launched on all 39 Âé¶¹Éç local radio stations on 17 March 2020.</p><p>It offers<strong> </strong>advice<strong> </strong>and puts people who need help in touch with volunteers. It also shares&nbsp;details of help and support from organisations and individuals in your area.</p><p>Each&nbsp;Âé¶¹Éç local radio<strong>&nbsp;</strong>station has their own contact details and local information, and you can find each station's information on the <a href="/makeadifference/"><strong>Make a Difference website</strong></a>.</p><div style="border-radius:5px;border:2px solid #212121;padding:12px;"><p>If you have a device you’d like to donate to children who are homeschooling&nbsp;such as&nbsp;a laptop,&nbsp;computer,&nbsp;mobile phone or tablet, you can find more information on how to do so here on the&nbsp;<a href="/programmes/articles/5SqHJMTKZx5sYhlltXJvB1Q/the-digital-divide"><strong>Make a Difference website</strong></a>.</p></div></div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-04-18T16:00:03+01:00" title="Saturday 18 April 2020">18 April 2020</time> </span> Sat, 18 Apr 2020 15:00:03 +0000 Anonymous 6693 at http://bbc-contact.local How can I comment on a news story? http://bbc-contact.local/questions/getting-in-touch/how-can-i-comment-on-a-news-story <span>How can I comment on a news story?</span> <div><p>To comment on selected news stories on the Âé¶¹Éç News website, make sure you're signed in to your Âé¶¹Éç account. For information on setting up or using your Âé¶¹Éç account, visit the&nbsp;<a href="/usingthebbc/account/what-is-a-bbc-account/" title="Using the Âé¶¹Éç: Creating and Using your Account"><strong>Creating &amp; Using Your Account page</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>on the Using the Âé¶¹Éç website.&nbsp;</p><p>You can comment on articles&nbsp;which show the Comment icon<strong>&nbsp;</strong>under or next to the headline:&nbsp;</p><p><img src="/contact/sites/default/files/2019-02/CommentNews.png" alt="Screenshot of Âé¶¹Éç News article showing red comment icon in bottom right corner" width="283" height="312" loading="lazy"></p><p>Then scroll to the bottom of the article and select View Comments. This will&nbsp;allow you to comment on the article and read comments left by other people.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="/contact/sites/default/files/2019-02/CommentNews2.png" alt="Comments section of a Âé¶¹Éç News article" width="505" height="312" loading="lazy"></p></div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:47:48+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:48 +0000 Anonymous 5006 at http://bbc-contact.local How can I submit feedback about the Âé¶¹Éç? http://bbc-contact.local/questions/getting-in-touch/comment-appreciation <span>How can I submit feedback about the Âé¶¹Éç?</span> <div><h3 style="text-align:left;">Want to send us a comment or compliment?</h3> <p>We appreciate all comments we receive, positive or otherwise – it’s really helpful to know what you think about our programmes and services.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>So if you thoroughly enjoyed a particular programme, or want to comment on anything related to the Âé¶¹Éç, you can use our <a href="/contact/comments"><strong>Comments&nbsp;</strong></a>section to get in touch via webform.</p> <h3 style="text-align:left;">Want to make a complaint?</h3> <p>If you want to make a complaint, please visit the <u><b><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/" title="Âé¶¹Éç Complaints">Âé¶¹Éç Complaints website</a></b></u> where you’ll find responses to recent complaints, details of how to complain in writing or by webform and information on the complaints process.</p> </div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:49:21+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:49:21 +0000 Anonymous 5125 at http://bbc-contact.local How can I contact my local radio station? http://bbc-contact.local/questions/getting-in-touch/contact-local-radio <span>How can I contact my local radio station?</span> <div><p>If you'd like to get in touch with your local Âé¶¹Éç radio<strong>&nbsp;</strong>station, the following links might help.<br><br>For our local radio stations across England&nbsp;visit the<strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="/programmes/articles/29dXFR37yZLthnDb2bW1WpY/about-bbc-local-radio" title="Âé¶¹Éç Radio Contacts and Information"><strong>About Âé¶¹Éç Local Radio page</strong></a>&nbsp;for links to each radio station and contact details.<br><br>For national stations like&nbsp;Âé¶¹Éç Radio Ulster, Âé¶¹Éç Radio Scotland or Âé¶¹Éç Radio Wales&nbsp;visit the&nbsp;<a href="/programmes/articles/25BRXfm1FYT8BhsgcQBRGFt/about-bbc-radio-nations" title="Âé¶¹Éç Radio Contacts and Information"><strong>About Âé¶¹Éç Radio - Nations page</strong></a>.</p></div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-06-03T11:25:02+01:00" title="Wednesday 03 June 2020">03 June 2020</time> </span> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:25:02 +0000 Anonymous 6839 at http://bbc-contact.local How do I make a request for information under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? http://bbc-contact.local/questions/getting-in-touch/request-gdpr <span>How do I make a request for information under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?</span> <div><p>The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives individuals a right to request access to personal information held about themselves. Like the right to information under the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/foi/" title="Âé¶¹Éç: Freedom of Information"><strong>Freedom of Information Act</strong></a>, the right under GDPR is subject to exemptions which may affect our ability to supply information; each case will be dealt with on an individual basis.&nbsp;</p><p>For more information and to find out how to make a request, visit the Âé¶¹Éç’s <a href="/privacy/" title="Using the Âé¶¹Éç: Your Information and Privacy"><strong>Your Information &amp; Privacy pages</strong></a>.</p></div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:47:48+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:48 +0000 Anonymous 5021 at http://bbc-contact.local How can I send a story or contribute to Âé¶¹Éç News? http://bbc-contact.local/questions/getting-in-touch/send-a-story <span>How can I send a story or contribute to Âé¶¹Éç News?</span> <div><p>If you'd like to share a story or contribute to Âé¶¹Éç News, there are a number of ways you can get in touch:</p><ul><li>Tell us which stories you feel Âé¶¹Éç News should be reporting on by emailing Your Voice, Your Âé¶¹Éç News. You can email <a href="mailto:yourvoice@bbc.co.uk?subject=YourVoice" target="_blank" title="mailto:bbcyourvoice@bbc.co.uk?subject=YourVoiceYourÂé¶¹ÉçNews"><strong>yourvoice@bbc.co.uk</strong></a> or get in touch via <a href="https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=+447756165803"><strong>WhatsApp +44 7756 165803</strong></a><strong>.</strong> Alternatively, you can use the contact form at&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="/news/articles/cp08467m0zzo"><strong>Your Voice, Your Âé¶¹Éç News page</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br>&nbsp;</li><li>If you have any questions you'd like to ask Âé¶¹Éç News teams, you can get in touch by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:yourvoice@bbc.co.uk?subject=YourVoice"><strong>yourvoice@bbc.co.uk</strong></a>&nbsp;or using <a href="https://x.com/Âé¶¹Éç_HaveYourSay"><strong>@Âé¶¹Éç_HaveYourSay</strong></a>&nbsp;on X (formerly known as Twitter.)<br>&nbsp;</li><li>If you have feedback about how the Âé¶¹Éç is covering a story, please see&nbsp;<a href="/contact/questions/getting-in-touch/comment-appreciation"><strong>How can I submit feedback about the Âé¶¹Éç?</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</li></ul></div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:49:21+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:49:21 +0000 Anonymous 5126 at http://bbc-contact.local Can I use Live Chat to ask a question about the Âé¶¹Éç? http://bbc-contact.local/questions/getting-in-touch/live-chat-0 <span>Can I use Live Chat to ask a question about the Âé¶¹Éç?</span> <div><p>If you can't find the answer you're looking for, you can now reach out to us using our Live Chat feature, where you can talk to one of our team in real-time.</p><p>Our Live Chat agents will be happy to help, and if they don't have the answer, will advise how you can best get in touch.</p><p>To start a Live Chat, simply click on Get More Help<strong>&nbsp;</strong>below, and then press the button that appears on the right-hand side of the page. If the button isn't showing up, it might mean that all of our agents are busy helping out other people.</p><p>If you'd rather not wait, you can always submit a form by clicking on the Get More Help<strong>&nbsp;</strong>button<strong>&nbsp;</strong>and we'll be in touch</p><p>After the chat you'll be asked to fill out a short survey, and we'd be grateful for the feedback.</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div> <span><span>Nicola.Egerton</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-06-25T09:40:28+01:00" title="Wednesday 25 June 2025">25 June 2025</time> </span> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:40:28 +0000 Nicola.Egerton 14398 at http://bbc-contact.local I've received a 'Lottery win' email, is it genuine? http://bbc-contact.local/questions/getting-in-touch/lottery-email <span>I've received a 'Lottery win' email, is it genuine?</span> <div><p>We've been made aware of emails of this nature&nbsp;claiming to be affiliated with the Âé¶¹Éç.&nbsp;</p><p>These emails have no connection with the Âé¶¹Éç whatsoever and you should ignore them. You should not reply to them or open any links in them and if you believe that persons are attempting to deceive you with a view to monetary gain, you should contact the police.</p><p>For advice on how to identify scam emails or to report fraud, visit the police service's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/" title="Action Fraud website"><strong>Action Fraud website</strong></a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:47:48+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:48 +0000 Anonymous 5023 at http://bbc-contact.local