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29/09/2011
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Press Freedom Warning
The top man in the BBC has warned against a single converged regulator for the British media. BBC Director General Mark Thompson has defended self-regulation of the British press, saying that the current system led by the Press Complaints Commission "should not be dismissed out of hand" in the wake of heavy criticism over the phone-hacking scandal. Speaking at the International Press Institute conference in Taiwan on Sunday morning, Mark Thompson said he was "sceptical of the view that newspapers should be regulated in the same way as broadcasters like the BBC who reach into every household in the land". Thompson argued that the non-statutory regulation of the press meant it was able to keep a close eye on the regulation of broadcasters such as the BBC and Sky, which are obliged to keep to guidelines enforced by Ofcom and designed to ensure their coverage is fair and balanced.
PM Hails New Year
The Prime Minister David Cameron has sent his warm wishes to Jewish people in Britain and around the world as they prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. "I'd like to wish everyone in the Jewish Community here in Britain and around the world a Shanah Tovah. I know this is a time when many of you will be reflecting on the past year and looking to the challenges ahead. On the former, I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the tremendous contribution your community has made to this country and continues to make each year," he said.
Yorks Head To Front Line
Personnel from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment are starting a gruelling six-month tour in Afghanistan where they will work alongside the Afghan National Army to help them prepare to fully take over security operations in the country. Nearly 500 members of the battalion are flying out to Afghanistan this week and next after completing a series of last minute preparations and checks at their barracks in Munster in North Germany.
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The top man in the BBC has warned against a single converged regulator for the British media. BBC Director General Mark Thompson has defended self-regulation of the British press, saying that the current system led by the Press Complaints Commission "should not be dismissed out of hand" in the wake of heavy criticism over the phone-hacking scandal. Speaking at the International Press Institute conference in Taiwan on Sunday morning, Mark Thompson said he was "sceptical of the view that newspapers should be regulated in the same way as broadcasters like the BBC who reach into every household in the land". Thompson argued that the non-statutory regulation of the press meant it was able to keep a close eye on the regulation of broadcasters such as the BBC and Sky, which are obliged to keep to guidelines enforced by Ofcom and designed to ensure their coverage is fair and balanced.
PM Hails New Year
The Prime Minister David Cameron has sent his warm wishes to Jewish people in Britain and around the world as they prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. "I'd like to wish everyone in the Jewish Community here in Britain and around the world a Shanah Tovah. I know this is a time when many of you will be reflecting on the past year and looking to the challenges ahead. On the former, I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the tremendous contribution your community has made to this country and continues to make each year," he said.
Yorks Head To Front Line
Personnel from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment are starting a gruelling six-month tour in Afghanistan where they will work alongside the Afghan National Army to help them prepare to fully take over security operations in the country. Nearly 500 members of the battalion are flying out to Afghanistan this week and next after completing a series of last minute preparations and checks at their barracks in Munster in North Germany.
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28 August 2014
Tory Clacton MP Defects To UKIP
Douglas Carswell has quit his seat as MP for Clacton and defected from the Conservative Party for UKIP. It is understood that Mr Douglas will now contest the Clacton seat for UKIP, which if he won would see him become the first UKIP MP in the Commons.
Tory Clacton MP Defects To UKIP
Douglas Carswell has quit his seat as MP for Clacton and defected from the Conservative Party for UKIP. It is understood that Mr Douglas will now contest the Clacton seat for UKIP, which if he won would see him become the first UKIP MP in the Commons.
04 September 2012
One Direction Win US Name Battle
One Direction have won a legal dispute to keep their band name. An American punk group maintained that they had called themselves One Direction first. One Direction US sued the British boy band for $1million in damages sought a share of their' royalties. The groups issued a joint press release announcing the change of the American band's name.
One Direction Win US Name Battle
One Direction have won a legal dispute to keep their band name. An American punk group maintained that they had called themselves One Direction first. One Direction US sued the British boy band for $1million in damages sought a share of their' royalties. The groups issued a joint press release announcing the change of the American band's name.
21 November 2007
Drowning Tragedy Strikes Family In Spain
Another drowning tragedy has struck a British family, with a British man and his five-year-old son killed after being swept out to sea in Spain. According to the Foreign Office the man's two sons were washed into the sea as he took a picture of them at a popular beauty spot at Tossa de Mar, near Barcelona, on the Costa Brava.
Drowning Tragedy Strikes Family In Spain
Another drowning tragedy has struck a British family, with a British man and his five-year-old son killed after being swept out to sea in Spain. According to the Foreign Office the man's two sons were washed into the sea as he took a picture of them at a popular beauty spot at Tossa de Mar, near Barcelona, on the Costa Brava.
29 April 2004
More peak time arts, current affairs and documentaries, say BBC
The BBC has promised to air more arts, current affairs and documentaries during peak time viewing. Publishing the Corporation's 'Statements of Programme Policy for 2004/2005' the BBC has underscored a commitment to reduce 'make-over' drama programmes.
More peak time arts, current affairs and documentaries, say BBC
The BBC has promised to air more arts, current affairs and documentaries during peak time viewing. Publishing the Corporation's 'Statements of Programme Policy for 2004/2005' the BBC has underscored a commitment to reduce 'make-over' drama programmes.
27 March 2015
Top Gear Producer Won't Press Charges
The Top Gear producer who was verbally and physically abused by former presenter Jeremy Clarkson will not press charges. A statement from Oisin Tymon's lawyer, Paul Daniels, said: "Mr Tymon has informed the police that he doesn't want to press charges. "The events of the last few weeks have been extremely unpleasant for everyone involved.
Top Gear Producer Won't Press Charges
The Top Gear producer who was verbally and physically abused by former presenter Jeremy Clarkson will not press charges. A statement from Oisin Tymon's lawyer, Paul Daniels, said: "Mr Tymon has informed the police that he doesn't want to press charges. "The events of the last few weeks have been extremely unpleasant for everyone involved.
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