The Guardian Media Group is launching regional chart shows on its three Real Radio stations in Scotland, Wales and Yorkshire. A separate chart will be compiled for each area, with Mark Goodier then recording a different chart show for each station counting down the relevant region's chart.
Announcing the new chart shows, GMG Radio Programme Director John Simons told reporters: "This is the first time many listeners have had the opportunity to listen to a music chart show that really reflects their area. It'll be interesting to see how musical tastes differ in each of our regions".
Goodier, of course, also hosts the Smash Hits chart show on the EMAP radio stations, which means he'll have to present four chart shows a week, which could possibly drive someone insane. We'll see I guess.