PolicyRegulatory ActionJune 1, 2026
Ofcom clears STV to end north Scotland news bulletin
Ofcom has approved Scottish public service broadcaster STV's plans to discontinue "STV News at 6", its early evening news program for the north of Scotland. This decision allows STV to proceed with axing the program.
Key Takeaways
- Ofcom ratified STV’s plan to axe STV News at 6.
- STV News at 6 served the north of Scotland as an early evening news programme.
- The decision was reported on June 1 by C21Media.
- STV is described as a Scottish public service broadcaster.
Why It Matters
Ofcom’s approval gives STV the regulatory clearance to discontinue a regional news service that served the north of Scotland in the early evening slot. That matters because it formalizes the removal of a local broadcast outlet rather than leaving the plan in limbo. The decision also highlights how public service obligations and scheduling choices can come under regulatory review in UK broadcasting. The next concrete signal to watch is STV’s actual removal of STV News at 6 and any replacement programming details, if published.
Read full article at c21media.net