It broadcasts on FM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios at St Nicholas Place in Leicester.

Special events took place throughout the year culminating in a final fundraising appeal around the time of the anniversary in November 2007.

This new centre is adjacent to the medieval Guildhall and Cathedral and includes many aspects of Leicester's history, such as Victorian tiles and an undercroft (first revealed in 1841), with remains dating to Roman times.

The station also used to broadcast on 837 kHz medium wave frequency from the Freeman's Common transmitter, near the University of Leicester.

Local programming is produced and broadcast from the BBC's Leicester studios from 06:00 to 14:00 on Mondays to Fridays.