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O2 Network Failure
Are you an O2 mobile user who is suffering network problems? As mentioned on Drivetime this afternoon, O2 customers have lost voice and data services across the UK due to a problem with the network, after experiencing issues at around lunchtime today, with no explanation of the exact cause. GiffGaff and Tesco Mobile users are also affected as they also use O2′s masts. So what is the cause of the problem? O2 are saying that the problem is not based on Geography as some mobile users still have connections at the same location as others who...
read moreOlympic Good afternoon and Drive time
The Olympic torch came to Basildon, Our shows provided the latest when it happened. as well as a full reporting team out on the route, Did you spot the Gateway “g” Out on the...
read moreContinuous Motor Vehicle Insurance Enforcement
As the Continuous Insurance Enforcement law to tackle uninsured motoring reaches its one year anniversary, statistics show that there is still work to be done as there are an estimated 1.2 million uninsured drivers on our roads. Under the scheme it is an offence to be the keeper of an uninsured vehicle, even if it is not on the road. You can find more advice and check if your vehicle is on the Motor Insurance Database by visiting www.askMID.com. You don’t even have to be driving to be caught. Stay Insured. Stay Legal. Ros Connors joined...
read moreJack and Sarah go to The X Factor!
Giving you an insight… Jack Sullivan and Sarah Wathan, Drivetime and Daytime Presenters, here at Gateway 97.8, took an afternoon away from the studio and headed to London O2 Arena for The X Factor auditions. Fortunately, it was another scorcher with the temperatures being high again. The unfortunate was queuing for 2 hours in the heat. However, we did have Priority Tickets, so we weren’t complaining. About the day then… Well as you all know, Kelly Rowland has quit the X Factor, still waiting for a new permanent judge to get signed,...
read moreEuro 2012 Squad Announced!
If you haven’t heard the Euro 2012 Squad already, they were announced on Wednesday. Sarah Wathan and Ayebea Crentsil joined me in the studio to announce the full list live on-air. Few interesting names, most notably Rio Ferdinand, who hasn’t returned, but John Terry has, despite the race row allegations. Also, Steven Gerrard is the new England Captain. Don’t forget Weekend Sport with The Sports Team, every Saturday afternoon between 3pm and 5pm on Gateway 97.8, bringing you all the sports news from local teams to the...
read moreLocal Dance Group Karizma Krew
Karizma Krew’s Britain’s Got Talent semi-final Bank Holiday Monday’s Britain’s Got Talent will feature local dance troupe Karizma Krew, who are fighting for a spot in the final of the hit ITV1 show on Saturday. The nine-strong Canvey Island street dance troupe, aged from 14 to 39, blend urban dance and theatre. Here is a bit about Karizma Krew: Karizma Krew are a troupe from Canvey Island of 14 to 39 year olds made up of 9 altogether, 2 male and 7 female, Brad, Lolly, Nyree, Hannah, Leanna, Tim, Eden, Jodie and...
read moreFreeview TV Channels
If you are having trouble with your Freeview TV Channels, then this is due to the digital TV switchover, which happened in Basildon and East Thurrock, as well as, other areas on 18th April. If you have lost some of your channels, first, make sure you have correctly re-tuned. Choose ‘first time installation’ or ‘factory reset’ to remove all the old channels and load the new ones. Just selecting ‘add channels’ won’t work. If you’ve done that and are still missing channels, you may need to do a...
read moreDigital TV Switchover: Important Information
Now, if you’re still watching television using an old analogue receiver, and your picture comes from the transmitter at Crystal Palace, then on 18th April, your picture will completely disappear as the current service to London goes to digital. Over the past few weeks, we at Gateway 97.8, have been talking quite a lot about a free help scheme for the older 75′s. Blind and partially sighted people may also be eligible for a free call out, and installation. Gateway 97.8 spoke on the telephone to Liam McKay who is London Regional...
read moreDigital Switchover Helpscheme
Digital Switchover is coming soon to Basildon and we all need to be ready otherwise we will lose our TV pictures. A help scheme has been set by the BBC up for those aged 75 or over. Drivetime’s Ros Connors has been speaking to the BBC’s Liam McKay to find out what is going to start happening as from 4th April and what help people can get if they haven’t yet switched to digital. You can listen to the interview below, and find out more information by visiting the Help Scheme’s website – helpscheme.co.uk Audio clip:...
read moreTV Magician appears at Gateway!
Top Tv Magician Paul Daniels who appeared at Towngate Theatre in Basildon on Friday (30/9) became a co host at Gateway on Drive time here he is meeting Volunteers, and Friends. at the studios. Paul dropped in to promote his show and children and volunteers who visited were also treated to a small intimate magic show where he showed off his tricks. If you missed it, you can always head over to the audio section of the site to listen again, and see the images over at the Pictures section. Share/Bookmark
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