Radio Foyle to learn fate today

A meeting will take place this afternoon and the Director of BBC NI, Peter Johnson and other senior management figures will be in attendance.

The BBC have invited a cross-section of "civic and community representatives" to hear about plans for the future of Radio Foyle.

Speculation has mounted in recent weeks that Radio Foyle's flagship programme, 'News at One', and the popular Mark Patterson and Sean Coyle shows will be replaced by existing Radio Ulster slots if the proposals from Belfast receive the go-ahead.

It is thought that up to six jobs are at risk and that weekend output could also face cuts.

However, there has also been speculation that the BBC could table a completely different set of proposals when they visit Londonderry today.

In a letter inviting people to today's briefing, the BBC stated they are "proud of the service which BBC Radio Foyle provides and its contribution to community and cultural life in the North West."

They further stated that their "ambition is to secure its future and to find ways of more fully exploiting its potential."

Today's meeting will take place at The Nerve Centre between 2.30-4pm.