Radio City landmark set to change - station owner

Radio City in Liverpool will now become Hits Radio

One of a city's most visible landmarks looks set to change.

Radio City, whose name is emblazoned on St Johns Beacon in Liverpool, Merseyside, has become Hits Radio.

Bauer Media, which runs the station, confirmed it could change the signage on what is known locally as Radio City Tower, but plans are in the early stages.

Radio City has been broadcast from Grade II-listed St Johns Beacon since 2000.

'Plans are underway'

A Bauer Media spokesman said: "The show continues to be broadcast from the Grade II-listed St Johns Beacon and to reflect the new name of the station, plans are underway to update the signage pending council approval."

The beacon was given listed status in 2020, and the listing includes a reference to the Radio City branding.

It is visible from most places in the city centre and from the Liverpool and Wirral waterfronts.

Throughout each year the building lights up for charities, and pays tribute to the victims of the Hillsborough disaster by lighting up the 96.7 numerals.

The BBC asked Bauer Media whether new signage, if approved, would continue honouring the victims of Hillsborough, and supporting other charities.

The company said it was currently "unable to go into the specifics".

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