Freeview viewers will need to re-tune

Work has been carried out overnight on the Long Mountain mast, meaning that Freeview viewers in the area will need to re-tune today.

An engineer working on the project confirmed that it was completed at 12.50am this morning and any viewers receiving their TV signal from the main Long Mountain transmitter who find they are missing channels can re-tune.

Some Freeview channels are moving to new airwaves to allow for the future development of new mobile broadband services.

Transmitters are being updated region by region as part of a major engineering programme being carried out over the next two years. Satellite and cable TV are not affected.

Re-tuning should be straightforward and some TV equipment will re-tune automatically. Some older aerials may need to be replaced to continue receiving all channels. Viewers may be eligible for free in-home support, including aerial work if needed.

Anyone who needs advice, or who finds they are still missing services after re-tuning, can visit the Freeview website or contact the Freeview Advice Line free on 0808 100 0288.