• The Independent, Tuesday, June 13, 2006 11:30 AM

Always a bit behind, the Brits are apparently cracking down on the local version of "shock jocks," warning Radio 1 DJs that they could be yanked off the air or heavily fined if they continue to use offensive language, reports The Independent. "Breakfast presenter" Chris Moyles and drive-time host Scott Mills are accused of breaching the broadcasting code by swearing and "using inappropriate content" by media watchdog Ofcom, which warns the station that if it continues to sin, it could face a fine of up to $460,000. Moyles was chastised for referring to women as "dirty whores," while Mills landed in the dock after a co-host made offensive remarks during a call to a woman, calling her son a "little shit," among other transgressions. "Radio 1 takes Ofcom's findings very seriously," says a spokeswoman.

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