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The BBC will close digital radio stations 6Music and the Asian network, in an effort to reduce its size and not compete with commercial rivals, according to a report in the Times today.

Already a 65000 person strong Facebook group opposed to the closure of 6Music has emerged, and messages on Twitter have been running hot all day. There is also an online petition and Labour MP Tom Watson has drafted a motion to be tabled in parliament.

Not content with sitting by and watch the BBC throw away a unique station, shortWWWave has launched its own Save 6Music website.