London Live stopping airing at midnight on January 20 (Picture: London Live)
After 10 years in operation, the TV channel London Live has aired for the final time.
On January 20, the station which covered London news, current affairs, sports, and entertainment, came to an end. They also produced documentaries on the UK capital.
Previously found on Sky, Virgin Media and Freeview, the operation ceased at midnight.
Many of the presenters said their own goodbyes, thanking the viewers for joining them for the past decade.
Sharing a clip of head of news Tanya Francis’ last address on their official Instagram, the account wrote: ‘That’s a wrap.
‘We would like to thank you for supporting London Live over the last 10 years. It’s been an incredible 10 years covering the stories that matter in the capital and making sure the all voices in our community are heard.
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‘It’s sadly time to say a final goodbye, from midnight on Sunday 19th January we will be off air but want to say a huge thank you and goodbye.’
The London Live TV channel is now off air after 10 years (Picture: London Live)
On the show, Tanya said: ‘When this channel started ten years ago, it looked very different to how it does today but what has remained throughout is the spirit of keeping local news alive, and our passion for telling the stories that count, and giving the voices in our community that matter a platform to be heard.
‘Our industry is facing huge struggles,’ she honestly shared. ‘People don’t sit on their sofa at home and watch the news like they used to. We’re losing the ability to be able to communicate in this way as technology and social media dominate the arena.’ Tanya then encouraged viewers to continue sharing the opinions, and to make sure that the right people tell the news in the future.
Speaking on a personal level, she said the day was ‘sad’ for her after seven years contributing to the channel.
‘For one last time, from me and the team here at London Live, thank you for watching and goodbye,’ she concluded. After her final words, the lights symbolically went down.
The Express reports that there has been an acquisition of London Live by new proprietors, but no official statement has been shared.
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Fans of the broadcaster have been expressing their dismay at the closure.
‘I am so upset about this. I loved London Live. Why, why, why???’ wrote Joyce Grey-Carter.
Viewers celebrated the channel (Picture: London Live)
Anthea Turner encouragingly wrote: ‘So sad – But you’ve all learnt so much and will never forget your time there.’
Jo Sargeant wrote about her personal experience working with the brand: ‘Gosh! I’m so sorry to hear this. London Live gave us @hotcoalsproductions an opportunity on more than one occasion to come on and discuss our work and promote our shows which, as Deaf accessible content, was hugely valuable at reaching audiences who we otherwise may not, and talking about topics and content that doesn’t often get a platform.
‘Thank you so much for all you have done London Live, you will be sorely missed!’
Metro has contacted London Live for comment.
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