The Independent reports today that BBC news reporters have been given a new task: making money. According to the Independent, Peter Horrocks, the Director of BBC Global News, has written to journalists saying: “I would like each of you to contribute to the delivery of these objectives, with the income objective, let us know if …
Monthly Archive: June 2012
Jun 21 2012
Are Local Newspapers Facing a Renaissance?
The mystery that is the future of newspapers keeps boggling the minds of many in the industry. The demise of the physical “paper” element seems inevitable. It is always a wonder that the paper versions of the “news” are still to be found. The answer to “what will people read on the train” has been …
Jun 11 2012
Muckraking is Dead, Long Live Muckraking
A fascinating article by Mark Feldstein in the last issue of the American Journalism Review offers a timely reminder: the rumours regarding the death of investigative journalism have been premature. It might be long dead in the USA, it clearly has not been doing too well in Western Europe of late, but the gospel may …
Jun 08 2012
When a Journalist Becomes a Pain in the System’s Backside
The International Press Institute (IPI) reiterated its support this week for Israeli journalist Uri Blau of Ha’aretz, after Israel’s attorney general Yehuda Weinstein declared Blau was to be indicted on charges of possessing classified military documents. IPI’s Acting Deputy Director Anthony Mills said: “The planned indictment of Uri Blau would set a highly unfortunate precedent …
World News
- Parents of British motorcyclist who was killed by US diplomat's wife arrive for Trump meeting - Daily Mail October 16, 2019Parents of British motorcyclist who was killed by US diplomat's wife arrive for Trump meeting Daily MailHarry Dunn: Family invited to meeting at the White House BBC NewsHarry Dunn's family to meet Donald Trump at White House Sky NewsDonald Trump tells Harry Dunn’s parents that US diplomat’s wife ‘who killed their son’ in hit-and-run will rem The SunHarry Dunn's […]
- Neil Woodford closes crisis-hit investment empire - BBC News October 15, 2019Neil Woodford closes crisis-hit investment empire BBC NewsView full coverage on Google News
- Twelve Democrats face off in largest primary debate in US history - The Guardian October 15, 2019Twelve Democrats face off in largest primary debate in US history The GuardianTWELVE Democratic candidates meet on stage in Ohio Daily MailTonight's Democratic debate in Ohio: five things to expect The GuardianTuesday's debate will be all about Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker and Tom Steyer The IndependentWho is Tom Steyer, the Democratic debate newcomer hellbent on impeaching Trump? NBC NewsView full […]
- Bulgaria racist abuse: England wanted to make home fans 'suffer' - Henderson - BBC News October 15, 2019Bulgaria racist abuse: England wanted to make home fans 'suffer' - Henderson BBC NewsFIFA President Gianni Infantino makes statement after vile racist abuse in Bulgaria Mirror OnlineHow can football give racist fans one chance to stop, then another and another? The GuardianBulgaria v England racism: Bulgarian Football Union president Borislav Mihaylov resigns BBC NewsEngland should have walked off in […]
- Man Utd fans handed hope by Sergio Romero record amid David de Gea injury - Mirror Online October 15, 2019Man Utd fans handed hope by Sergio Romero record amid David de Gea injury Mirror OnlineDavid de Gea: Injured keeper a doubt for Man Utd v Liverpool BBC NewsLFC news & transfers - Emre Can linked with Man Utd move Liverpool EchoSolskjaer very keen for Man Utd to buy unhappy former Liverpool man Can Teamtalk.comLiverpool stride out of City’s […]
- Extinction Rebellion Grandparents: Our generation is partly responsible - BBC News October 15, 2019Extinction Rebellion Grandparents: Our generation is partly responsible BBC NewsExtinction Rebellion: Police ban London protests BBC NewsBrexit Party MEP blasts Labour MP over climate change as he calls Greta Thunberg a 'hero' ExpressExtinction Rebellion launches legal action over London protest ban ITV NewsWhen it comes to Extinction Rebellion, Sadiq Khan should support the police, and ordinary Londoners Telegraph.co.ukView full coverage […]
- Boris Johnson’s fledgling Brexit deal causes major split among Tory hardliners - The Sun October 15, 2019Boris Johnson’s fledgling Brexit deal causes major split among Tory hardliners The SunBrexit: Talks continuing amid claims deal is close BBC NewsBoris Johnson 'on brink of Brexit deal' after border concessions The GuardianBoris Johnson’s hyped Brexit ‘deal’ is dead in a ditch, and it describes perfectly why Britain will Remain The IndependentAs an election looms, we will have to […]
- Rudy Giuliani defies congressional subpoena - CNN October 15, 2019Rudy Giuliani defies congressional subpoena CNNRudy Giuliani was paid $500,000 to consult for company owned by arrested associate Daily MailGiuliani refuses to comply with impeachment subpoena as attorney steps down: ‘I don’t need a lawyer’ The IndependentCan you take four more years of this? The Washington PostHappy Hour Roundup The Washington PostView full coverage on Google News
- Dream Chaser on a path to maiden flight as primary structure arrives at SNC - NASASpaceflight.com October 15, 2019Dream Chaser on a path to maiden flight as primary structure arrives at SNC NASASpaceflight.comDream Chaser Spacecraft Primary Structure Close Up NASASpaceflightSNC Dream Chaser space plane takes shape for NASA's 2021 mission 9NEWSView full coverage on Google News
- NASA demos spacesuits for its Moon and Mars missions - Engadget October 15, 2019NASA demos spacesuits for its Moon and Mars missions EngadgetSpace Is Hard NASANASA unveils future Moon spacesuits that should be ready by 2024 The VergeNASA reveals two new space suits for when they explore the moon surface in five years Daily MailNASA's New Spacesuits Designed To Outperform Those Used In Apollo Program | Mach | NBC News NBC NewsView full […]