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 …
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- US arrests 'member of border militia' in New Mexico - BBC News April 21, 2019US arrests 'member of border militia' in New Mexico BBC NewsThe arrest comes days after a video emerged of armed men detaining migrants in the desert.View full coverage on Google News
- Explosions at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka: '20 killed and 280 injured' - Sky News April 21, 2019Explosions at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka: '20 killed and 280 injured' Sky NewsSri Lanka explosions: 20 killed as churches and hotels targeted BBC NewsSri Lanka explosions kill 50 as blasts go off during Easter Sunday services Mirror OnlineSri Lanka blasts: hundreds injured in church and hotel explosions The GuardianColombo attacks – ’80 injured’ as explosions rip through […]
- Brexit: Labour must back another referendum - Tom Watson - BBC News April 21, 2019Brexit: Labour must back another referendum - Tom Watson BBC NewsBrexit LIVE: Tories FURIOUS with May after Farage surges in European election polls Express.co.ukTen reasons why the European Parliament elections are the most pointless in British history The SunLabour can’t defeat Nigel Farage by sitting on the fence The GuardianTheresa May has destroyed the Tory party – and that […]
- New IRA group blamed for killing journalist was Lyra McKee putting on 'show of strength' for cameras - Daily Mail April 21, 2019New IRA group blamed for killing journalist was Lyra McKee putting on 'show of strength' for cameras Daily MailLyra McKee: Two teenage men arrested in connection with journalist's killing BBC NewsLyra McKee shooting: Northern Irish detectives warn of 'new breed of terrorist' Mirror.co.ukLondonderry ‘revolted’ by journalist killing Belfast TelegraphMy friend Lyra McKee was a bright light of hope in […]
- Adele plans to 'base herself in London to give her son a British education' after split - Daily Mail April 21, 2019Adele plans to 'base herself in London to give her son a British education' after split Daily MailAdele splits from husband Simon Konecki BBC NewsBrit Awards clue reveals Adele's marriage to Simon Konecki was 'over' months ago Mirror OnlineAdele 'set for £140m divorce from Simon Konecki' Daily MailAdele and husband announce split after three years of marriage Liverpool EchoView full […]
- Liverpool and Tottenham receive Champions League boost as Premier League make announcement - Express April 21, 2019Liverpool and Tottenham receive Champions League boost as Premier League make announcement ExpressChampions League: Liverpool & Tottenham Premier League games brought forward BBC SportFixture update: Newcastle game rescheduled Liverpool FCTottenham analysis: Away form could cost Spurs dear in race for Champions League spot Evening StandardWhat happened in the Premier League on Saturday? BBC SportView full coverage on Google News
- Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to making history as Juventus win Serie A title - Metro.co.uk April 21, 2019Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to making history as Juventus win Serie A title Metro.co.ukJuventus seal eighth straight Italian title with point against Fiorentina BBC SportCristiano Ronaldo: Massimiliano Allegri reveals why Juventus star is still the 'FUTURE' ExpressJuventus 2-1 Fiorentina: Cristiano Ronaldo claims first league title since moving to Italy Daily MailJuventus crowned Serie A champions as Cristiano Ronaldo makes history CNNView […]
- The profoundly deaf girl who found her voice after brain surgery - BBC News April 20, 2019The profoundly deaf girl who found her voice after brain surgery BBC NewsPioneering brain surgery that allows deaf children to hear to be funded across the NHS Telegraph.co.ukView full coverage on Google News
- Most hacked passwords revealed in warning over cybersecurity - ITV News April 20, 2019Most hacked passwords revealed in warning over cybersecurity ITV NewsMillions using 123456 as password, security study finds BBC NewsHow 4 in 10 internet users will fall victims to scams because they have easy-to-guess passwords like The SunFraudsters crack 23 MILLION passwords as they are all 123456! Britons warned to be safe online Daily MailSimple passwords are prey for hackers […]