The private channel based in Lower Saxony has been on air since May 1990 and broadcasts a 24-hour programme to the Federal States of Lower Saxony, Bremen, Hambourg and the neighbouring regions in Schleswig-Holstein, North Rhine Westphalia, Saxony-Anhalt and Hessen. Along with the best hits in a most diversified mix of fun, comedy and prompt service, the news centre keeps listeners informed throughout the day with up-to-the minute news from Lower Saxony, Germany and all around the world.