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23 November 2011
Tacolneston switched over to Digital today, bringing in HD to those who receive their TV from this transmitter and it's relays. As a result, now the whole of the Anglia TV Region will be fully Digital
Not much will happen now until February 2012, when the next and final wave of the Digital Switchover starts, culminating in Northern Ireland in October.
14 October 2011
Digital UK announced today when the final three transmitters are to be switched over to digital and the final analogue transmission to cease
Brougher Mountain, Divis & Limivady in Northern Ireland will be the last area to switch and they will complete on24 October 2012
12 October 2011
IMPORTANT: Sony is offering free safety inspection on several of its Bravia TV models after reports in Japan that a number of sets started smoking. The company warned that a component used in eight different versions of its Bravia televisions may be faulty and in rare cases could overheat.
Sony said that anyone who was concerned could request an engineer come to their home for free to inspect their TV.
The models affected - LCDs, sold in Europe since June 2007.
Model numbers: KDL-40D3400, KDL-40D3500, KDL-40D3550, KDL-40D3660, KDL-40V3000, KDL-40W3000, KDL-40X3000, KDL-40X3500.
Sony said that the televisions were not at risk while they were switched off. But warned owners to be aware of any unusual noises, smells or smoking coming from their Bravia.
Anyone noticing these symptoms should unplug the TV and stop using the set immediately, said a Sony statement.
Details on how to find a set's model number and what to do click here
28 September 2011
Oxford transmitter and relays switched to digital today. Now the whole Central TV Region is completed. You now have digital and HD services - no more analog
A retune will be necessary later on today
21 September 2011
Emley Moor transmitter and relays switched to digital today. Now that this transmitter is switched the whole Yorkshire TV Region is now digital and HD and completed.
Also the Fenton and Sutton Coldfield transmitters in the Central TV Region and their related relays switched over to digital today -now they too can experience glorious HD.
14 September 2011
Retune required today for viewers watching Sandy Heath and Hemel Hempstead transmitters.
Also a retune for Oxfordshire, parts of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire as the Oxford Transmitter Group's first stage of the switchover gets underway today.
31 August 2011
Waltham transmitter and its related relays in the Central TV area switched to digital today. Please note: If you live in this area you will have retune your Freeview equipment, to continue receiving all the channels, including the new HD ones.
There are two more dates you will have to keep in mind:
Derby & Stanton Moor relays: 5 October 2011
Waltham main transmitter: 12 October 2011.
For those living in the area of the relays and main transmitter a further retune will be necessary on these dates.
Derby & Stanton Moor relays: 5 October 2011
Waltham main transmitter: 12 October 2011.
For those living in the area of the relays and main transmitter a further retune will be necessary on these dates.
24 August 2011
Sheffield and Chesterfield transmitters and their related relays in the Yorkshire TV area switch to digital today. Sheffield transmitter was completed by lunchtime and Chesterfield should be completed by mid-afternoon. Please note: For those living in these areas you will have retune your Freeview equipment, to continue receiving all the channels, including the new HD ones
17 August 2011
Olivers Mount and Belmont transmitters and their relays in the Yorkshire TV area switch to digital today and were completed by mid-afternoon. Please note: For those living in these areas you will have retune your Freeview equipment, to continue receiving all the channels, including the new HD ones
Today also is the start of the switchover (Stage 1) for the Waltham transmitter in the Central TV region. A retune will be necessary to continue receiving BBC2
20 July 2011
Sudbury transmitter and its relays switched over to digital today. For the first time in that area you are able to receive Freeview HD if you have the necessary equipment to receive it, such as a HD TV and a Freeview HD Digital Receiver
Please note: For those living in that area you will have retune your Freeview equipment, so that you can continue to receive all the channels, including the new HD ones
05 July 2011
New channel to Freeview - "Food Network" on channel 49, starting 07/07/2011 at 6:0pm - 10.00pm. So if you like food, preparing or serving it and want new ideas to spice up your meals - this might just be the channel for you!
22 June 2011
Black Hill transmitter and it's related relays switched to digital and completed by mid afternoon. The Black Hill transmitter was HD enabled in February 2010 prior to the scheduled digital switch.
Today is also special for Scotland and the STV Central Region, because the whole of Scotland is now a Digital Nation and can receive HD transmissions. So as regards the Digital Switchover, Scotland has joined Wales as completed Digital Nations
Please note: As with other switchovers, those living in that area must retune their Freeview equipment in order to continue receiving all of the channels.
15 June 2011
Dave Ja Vu (Dave+1), channel 25 is to cease on August 2nd and it will be replaced by Really on channel 25 from the UKTV group on the same date. It will feature such shows a Bizarre ER, Snog Mary, Avoid, Tool Academy plus others link to website
15 June 2011
Craigkelly Transmitter switched over today, including all the relays, some interruption may occur during the day, whilst everything is finalised. You should now be able to receive Freeview HD, if you have the necessary equipment
Please note: for those living in that area you must retune your Freeview equipment in order to continue receiving all the channels, including the new HD ones
12 June 2011
3D comes to Freeview HD for Wimbledon 2011
The BBC has announced that the 125th Wimbledon finals will be broadcast in 3D - only on the BBC HD channel this summer. If you have a Freeview 3D HDTV you will be able to watch this special sporting event in glorious HD and 3D. Additionally it is subscription free
01 June 2011
TeleG the Gaelic channel will be replaced with the new Gaelic channel called BBC Alba on Freeview this will change over on the 8th June 2011. This is only applicable to those living in Scotland. However it will have an impact on coverage for the BBC radio channels on Freeview in Scotland. Below is a quote from the BBC website:
"Due to a lack of bandwidth, many of the corporation's radio stations will go off air when BBC Alba is broadcasting - but not 1 Extra, 5 Live and 6 Music"
We don't think a retune will be necessary, but time will tell . . . BBC news article
27 May 2011
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25 May 2011
Darvel and Roseneath Transmitters and their relays in the STV Central TV area have been switched to digital today and from now on will be able to receive HD transmission on their Freeview HD equipment. If you live in these areas, don't forget to retune your freeview equipment for this change to take effect. For a basic Freeview HD receiver at a great price check out this link
23 May 2011
We have been away for a short break and on return we have noticed the following changes to the Freeview lineup. There is a new channel QVC Beauty channel 48
New to Manchester only: Movies4Men channel 201 and we understand the the channel Manchester Love has been removed but we cannot confirm this. Perhaps if you live in that area you could drop us a line to update us
10 May 2011
The cheapest Freeview HD set-top boxes. At TV Digital Info we endeavour to find you the best deals around, and the cheapest price for a standard HD digital box is £30 with twin scarts can be purchased from here
6 May 2011
Update on BT Vision an HD. They are one step nearer to providing HD on the BT Vision Box. At present you can only get HD through the "On Demand" section of the Vision Box. Many people have been asking: when will we get Freeview in HD? as at present it only has a standard Freeview receiver built in. See the update in the Frequently asked questions section of this site.
4 May 2011
Bromsgrove, Lark Stoke and The Wrekin Transmitters (and relays) who switched over to digital in April 2011 will have further changes on 28th September 2011. So if you receive your TV transmissions from any of these, you will need to retune your equipment later that day.
20 April 2011
Today in the Central TV region, the Bromsgrove, Lark Stoke, Ridge Hill and The Wrekin transmitters and their relays switched to Digital and HD (High Definition).
Don't forget to retune your Freeview Digital Boxes an TV equipment if you live in these areas
Fenton retune due today 20/04/2011 
. In preparation for the Digital Switchover, those who receive their Freeview TV from the Fenton Transmitter (Central TV Region) will need to retune their Freeview equipment
. In preparation for the Digital Switchover, those who receive their Freeview TV from the Fenton Transmitter (Central TV Region) will need to retune their Freeview equipment13 April 2011
Today the Sandy Heath (Anglia TV) and the Nottingham (Central TV) transmitters and their subsequent Relays switched over to Digital transmissions only. Also from today in these areas HD (high definition) will be available for the first time. Enjoy your new services. Don't forget to retune your TV or Digital Box (applies to these areas only).
In some parts of these switchover areas HD may not be enabled until later in the day.
Don't forget: If you live in the Waltham Transmitter (Central TV) area you will need to rescan your Freeview equipment today, in preparation for your switch that is due on 31st August 2011.
6 April 2011
BBCi Red Button (channel 301) is moving today. For those living in a pre-switchover region, you will need to re-tune your TV or Set-top Box.
17 March 2011
In preparation for the Digital Switchover, those who receive their Freeview TV from the Waltham Transmitter (Central TV Region) will need to retune their Freeview, Top Up TV or BT Vision Boxes on these two dates:
30/03/2011
you should have done this already. The next retune for this area is on 13/04/2011
There are changes that need to be done ahead of your actual switchover and you will need to retune in order to continue receiving the Freeview service
9 March 2011
Fiver has now been re-branded as 5* (star). The channel number remains the same at 30
1 March 2011
Some changes occurred on 28 February to the Freeview lineup. Sky 3 has been re-branded to Pick TV showcasing some material from Sky 1 and Sky Arts. The channel numbers remain the same.
In our opinion it is showing much the same material under a new name, by renaming it it has lost its identity - TV Digital Info
New channel called Daystar (channel 47), broadcasting 5am-8am - religious based with other material as well. Channel One has also been renamed - now called Challenge TV
TMTV the Adult channel has been re-branded as well - now called Blue
There is still no news on channel 45 which is still labeled TBA on the channel list
16 February 2011
Digital UK has now provided the dates of the following Transmitter Groups Hannington, Midhurst Rowridge and Whitehawk Hill in the Meridian TV area. They will start from 8th February 2012. As each Group completes HD will be switched on as well. See the Meridian Group dates or dates for the whole of the UK
15 February 2011
Digital UK (the organisation leading the digital switchover) announced today that the Meridian TV area will commence the Digital Switchover starting February 2012. We already knew that it was to be 2012 but not which quarter. The actual dates will follow later this year
11 - 13 February 2011
Freeview Special Sky Weekend - Friday 11th - Sunday 13th.
Channel 11 (Sky 3) will be showing a taster to the Freeview audience of their flagship programmes, such as Sky 1, Sky Sports, Sky Movies, Sky Arts, Sky Living, Sky Atlantic, Nickelodeon, FX, Discovery, Walt Disney, National Geographic, Comedy Central, History and Military History.
Some of the programmes in this sampler include: Boardwalk Empire, Cougar Town, Mad Dogs, Body of Lies and Gillette Soccer Saturday amongst others. Bookmark Freeview Channel 11 (Sky3) for February 11th -13th February! see what's on
26 January 2011
In preparation for the digital switchover in 2012 the Dover Transmitter will under go some modifications from Midnight (25th) and will be finished by 6.00am. Don't forget to retune your Freeview equipment from after 6.00am on 26th January 2011. This retune is only for those who receive signals from the Dover Transmitter
11 January 2011 at 2.00pm
Don't forget to retune your Freeview equipment from 2.00pm. ITV2+1 is moving from channel 33, and ITV1+1 will take over this position. ITV2+1 will have a new slot: channel 27
4 January 2011
The long awaited addition to the Freeview lineup has a date: 11/01/2011 when ITV1+1 will be launched on Freeview. To achieve this they are moving ITV2+1 from channel 33, putting ITV1+1 in it's place and ITV2+1 will be moved to channel 27.
Reminder: retune necessary on 11/01/2011:
ITV1+1 - Channel 33
ITV 2+1 - Channel 27
ITV1+1 - Channel 33
ITV 2+1 - Channel 27
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