By Daphna Baram After a few strong and busy months of news, there’s always a slow one. The reasons for it are not always lack of news happening. Sometimes we are looking at the weeks ahead, making sure we have correspondents in all of our “forward planning” spots, securing feed points and sorting out insurance …
Monthly Archive: March 2012
Mar 19 2012
Small Fish, Big News
International news are normally associated with the domain of the big global news organisations – BBC, CNN, Al-Jazeera – flashy brand “idents” and anchors in suits speaking directly to correspondents on the ground. When it comes to local media and regional television and radio broadcasters, the assumption is that they should stick to affairs nearer …
Mar 13 2012
In the Company of Women
Last week, on International Women’s Day, Reuters hosted an event at their headquarters in Canary Wharf, London, to celebrate the publication of No Women Land – On The Frontline With Female Reporters. The discussion was chaired by the BBC’s Lyse Doucet, on behalf of the International News Safety Institute (INSI) with Sarah Whitehead (Head of …
Mar 05 2012
Real Journalism is Alive and Kicking
A group called Matter has illuminated a fascinating fact about journalism in our time this week. The San Francisco based group has posted a project on kickstarter.com, a website which enables entrepreneurs to raise money from the public. Matter asked to raise $50,000 for publishing a weekly “single piece of top-tier long-form journalism about big …
World News
- Strictly Come Dancing 2018: the final - live! - The Guardian December 15, 2018Strictly Come Dancing 2018: the final - live! The GuardianStacey Dooley branded a ‘massive diva’ by Strictly crew after backstage demands The SunStrictly Come Dancing finalists discuss their ups, downs and future plans BBC NewsStrictly Come Dancing 2018 final, live: Ashley Roberts and Faye Tozer don't drop a point but who will public pick as winner? The TelegraphStrictly’s Kevin […]
- Stats: Klopp can set LFC record against United - Liverpool FC December 15, 2018Stats: Klopp can set LFC record against United Liverpool FCRio Ferdinand reveals Man Utd masterplan while making Liverpool and Man City claim Express7 Scottish starlets bubbling under in the English Premier League Daily RecordManchester United players should ignore Jose Mourinho - Martin Keown BBC SportJose Mourinho takes yet ANOTHER swipe at Liverpool ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester United Liverpool […]
- How could a second Brexit referendum happen? - Sky News December 15, 2018How could a second Brexit referendum happen? Sky NewsREVEALED: UK has 'NO choice' over Brexit backstop - 'EU would have us over a barrel' Express.co.ukDrop backstop for a free-trade agreement Telegraph.co.ukWinning a second Brexit referendum is possible – with Europe’s help The GuardianBrexit would be hard for Britain. Staying in the E.U. would be worse. The Washington PostView full coverage […]
- Tot, 2, rushed to hospital after being hit by car ‘with no driver’ in North London - The Sun December 15, 2018Tot, 2, rushed to hospital after being hit by car ‘with no driver’ in North London The SunA TWO-year-old child has been rushed to hospital this evening after they were hit by a car in North London. Police have said they don't believe anyone was in ...
- Concerns after Pete Davidson posts note saying 'he does not know how much longer he can last' - Daily Mail December 15, 2018Concerns after Pete Davidson posts note saying 'he does not know how much longer he can last' Daily MailPete Davidson says he ‘doesn’t want to be on earth anymore’ OK! magazineGrave concern for Pete Davidson after admitting he 'doesn't want to be on this earth anymore' Mirror Online Daily MailKanye West lays into Ariana Grande in new Tweet: "Don't […]
- Jennifer Lawrence denies she ever slept with 'predator' Harvey Weinstein - The Telegraph December 15, 2018Jennifer Lawrence denies she ever slept with 'predator' Harvey Weinstein The TelegraphHarvey Weinstein 'bragged of sex with Jennifer Lawrence', lawsuit alleges Sky NewsHarvey Weinstein lawsuit claims he 'bragged about sleeping with Jennifer Lawrence' Daily RecordJennifer Lawrence denies Harvey Weinstein's alleged claims they slept together Daily MailHarvey Weinstein ‘boasted about sleeping with Jennifer Lawrence to sex abuse victim he’d just […]
- Chester Zoo fire: staff rush towards blaze to save animals - The Times December 15, 2018Chester Zoo fire: staff rush towards blaze to save animals The TimesChester Zoo fire: Work to account for all species and move animals to new homes could take weeks Manchester Evening NewsFire at Chester Zoo leads to evacuation of visitors BBC NewsLarge fire causes evacuation of Chester zoo | UK news The GuardianDramatic footage as fire tears through Chester […]
- Crystal Palace's James McArthur shines as Jordan Ayew struggles - News Shopper December 15, 2018Crystal Palace's James McArthur shines as Jordan Ayew struggles News ShopperLuka Milivojevic’s magic lifts Roy Hodgson as Palace edge Leicester The GuardianEvery word Palace boss Roy Hodgson said on Milivojevic, Zaha and Guaita after Leicester clash Football.LondonCrystal Palace vs Leicester: Luka Milivojevic goal lifts ‘curse’ to give Palace a vital win without Wilfried Zaha The IndependentRoy Hodgson pleased to […]
- Premier League round-up: Man City go top, Tottenham score late winner - BBC Sport December 15, 2018Premier League round-up: Man City go top, Tottenham score late winner BBC SportChristian Eriksen’s late strike gives Tottenham win over Burnley The GuardianOliver Skipp: Tottenham midfielder praised by fans for impressing on full debut vs Burnley talkSPORTTottenham fans react to Erik Lamela's performance v Burnley HITCTottenham 1-0 Burnley: Christian Eriksen comes off the bench to win it Daily MailView full […]
- Mysterious 'UFO' drifts past Elon Musk's SpaceX capsule sparking claims it's proof of alien life - Daily Mail December 15, 2018Mysterious 'UFO' drifts past Elon Musk's SpaceX capsule sparking claims it's proof of alien life Daily MailElon Musk beat a world record for rocket launches in 2018. Here's every history-making SpaceX mission of the year. Business InsiderView full coverage on Google News