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Horizon Radio Cleared After Offensive Language Incident

12/16/2025

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Ofcom cleared Horizon Radio, a community station in Milton Keynes, after 26-minute loop of offensive language on October 9.
The incident occurred when Horizon Radio's stream was hijacked during a contractual dispute with a third-party provider.
Ofcom noted children were likely listening during evening show, but Horizon Radio acted promptly to minimize the impact.
The station apologized and has since stopped using third-party streaming services to prevent future incidents.

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Ofcom cleared Horizon Radio, a community station in Milton Keynes, after 26-minute loop of offensive language on October 9.
The incident occurred when Horizon Radio's stream was hijacked during a contractual dispute with a third-party provider.
Ofcom noted children were likely listening during evening show, but Horizon Radio acted promptly to minimize the impact.
The station apologized and has since stopped using third-party streaming services to prevent future incidents.