Freeview viewers in the Long Mountain area may need to re-tune their TV equipment after Wednesday, October 31, to continue watching some programmes.

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

Following a decision by the UK Government, transmitters are being updated region by region as part of a major engineering programme being carried out between now and 2020.

The required changes will begin at the Long Mountain transmitter group shortly after midnight and Freeview channels will be off-air overnight until 6am.

After this, any viewers receiving their TV signal from the main Long Mountain transmitter who find they are missing channels can re-tune. Services from smaller local relays may be subject to disruption until late afternoon. Satellite and cable TV are not affected.

Around 9,300 homes are served by the affected transmitters. Freeview is running an information campaign to prepare people for the change,including advertising and on-screen messages.

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.