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Maldon MP and former Culture Secretary John Whittingdale tells �鶹�� Essex that proposed changes to �鶹�� local radio are “a mistake” and he is “very concerned” by them. Under new proposals to produce more digital content, �鶹�� Essex's schedule would look like this: Mon-Fri: 6am-6pm - local Essex output (many other �鶹�� LR stations becoming regional after 2pm) 6-10pm - regional show (local sport shows remain) 10pm-6am - national shows Local news bulletins remain from 6am-6pm. Saturday: Regional shows across the whole day, apart from local �鶹�� Essex sport Sunday: 6-2pm - regional show 2pm onwards - national shows The �鶹�� says these changes would result in the closure of around 48 posts nationally. It add that the proposals “aim to maintain the distinctiveness of our local services while allowing the �鶹�� to adapt with our audiences and ensure we remain relevant. Taken together they will ensure our network of local services – across tv, radio, online and Sounds – offer more value for all audiences. We’ve had to make these difficult choices to enable us to reach out to many people who increasingly rely on their mobiles for local content.” The �鶹�� is also creating 11 investigative reporting teams across the country, focusing on key local issues across TV, radio and online. It also said it would deliver "a wider range of local audio programming through �鶹�� Sounds".