TV channel airs final news show ahead of closure after 10 years on Sky and Virgin Media
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A long-running TV channel aired its final news programme this week ahead of it closing down. London Live launched in 2014 and has served the London region over the last decade. It was announced recently that the channel - broadcast through Sky, Freeview and Virgin Media - will no longer air from Monday next week, after having reportedly been taken over by new owners.
A range of content has been broadcast on the TV channel alongside its flagship news programme, which concluded on Thursday. Presenter Helena Wadia shared a message for viewers as she signed off in the final show that evening. She said: "Well, that's it! After ten years this is our final ever London Live News at 6 show. We want to thank you for watching today and over the last decade. It's been a pleasure to bring you the local news from across London every week.
"To ever musician, actor or artist who got their first TV break on London Live, we're so happy to have played a small part in your journey. To everyone who came and spoke passionately about a topic, fundraiser or charity close to their heart, we're so glad to have provided that platform.".
Helena encouraged viewers to support local news as she ended the message. She said: "For now, all that's left to say is, from me and the entire London Live news team, have a lovely evening and wherever you can, keep supporting local news.". Following the episode, the channel's account on Instagram posted about the occasion. Alongside a photo of colleagues, it read: "Tonight was the final London Live News at 6 programme. Thank you to everyone that supported us over the last 10 years.".
