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
- Trump celebrates Fourth of July by stoking division over pandemic and race - The Guardian July 5, 2020Trump celebrates Fourth of July by stoking division over pandemic and race The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
- Boris Johnson meets NHS heroes as one final clap is held for health workers on NHS' 72nd birthday - Daily Mail July 5, 2020Boris Johnson meets NHS heroes as one final clap is held for health workers on NHS' 72nd birthday Daily MailPM joins nationwide clap on NHS 72nd anniversary BBC NewsNHS chief executive says final Clap for Carers to thank hospital staff | NHS 72nd anniversary The TelegraphWhat time is the NHS clap for carers tonight and why is there […]
- Villarreal v Barcelona: La Liga – live! - The Guardian July 5, 2020Villarreal v Barcelona: La Liga – live! The GuardianLIVE: Villarreal vs Barcelona - LaLiga score and updates as visitors try to close the gap at the top Daily MailVillarreal vs Barcelona LIVE SCORE: Suarez nets stunner as Barca dominate – stream, TV channel, La Liga l The SunVillarreal 1-3 Barcelona LIVE! Latest score, goal updates and LaLiga 2020 […]
- Kate dresses in NHS blue as she and William pay visit to Norfolk hospital - Daily Mail July 5, 2020Kate dresses in NHS blue as she and William pay visit to Norfolk hospital Daily MailKate Middleton and Prince William visit NHS hospital - best photos HELLO!Meghan Markle left Kate Middleton 'upset' with 'foot-stamping rant' at royal staff Daily StarKate Middleton and Prince William meet frontline workers as they celebrate NHS' 72nd birthday The SunKate Middleton and Prince William […]
- Ghislaine Maxwell to appear in court as fresh details of arrest emerge - The Guardian July 5, 2020Ghislaine Maxwell to appear in court as fresh details of arrest emerge The GuardianJeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre on Maxwell arrest BBC NewsFBI agents smashed down door to Ghislaine Maxwell's US bolthole and hauled her off in handcuffs Daily MailGhislaine Maxwell is no victim. But did she fear Epstein's rejection? The GuardianAlan Dershowitz says ‘I hope Epstein made […]
- Spanish beaches popular with Brit tourists forced to close as peak season fears grow - Mirror Online July 5, 2020Spanish beaches popular with Brit tourists forced to close as peak season fears grow Mirror OnlineSpain holidays latest: Costa del Sol beaches forced to SHUT after huge coronavirus spike Express.co.ukView Full coverage on Google News
- County lines gangs disguised drug couriers as key workers during coronavirus lockdown - The Guardian July 5, 2020County lines gangs disguised drug couriers as key workers during coronavirus lockdown The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
- Super Saturday a 'disaster' for hospitality industry, but police hail largely quiet night - Sky News July 5, 2020Super Saturday a 'disaster' for hospitality industry, but police hail largely quiet night Sky NewsFirst night out: Large crowds out celebrating and dancing in London as pubs, bars reopen on July 4 The TelegraphCoronavirus: 'Crystal clear' drunk people will not socially distance BBC NewsThe scenes in London as crowds pack streets as pubs and bars reopen Manchester Evening NewsPubs, […]
- Hamilton: Safety car spoiled my F1 Austrian GP strategy gamble plan - Autosport July 5, 2020Hamilton: Safety car spoiled my F1 Austrian GP strategy gamble plan AutosportLewis Hamilton penalised for collision as Valtteri Bottas wins in Austrian GP BBC SportHamilton collision cost me chance to win, says Albon · RaceFans RaceFans‘I was silenced’: Hamilton reveals regret after being warned off past protests The GuardianAustrian Grand Prix: 14 drivers take a knee before season opener BBC […]
- How Kate Garraway's kids are keeping in touch with dad Derek as he comes out of coma - Mirror Online July 5, 2020How Kate Garraway's kids are keeping in touch with dad Derek as he comes out of coma Mirror OnlineKate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has WOKEN from his COVID-19 coma Daily MailKate Garraway reveals husband Derek Draper has opened his eyes but remains in intensive care HELLO!Kate Garraway says her husband Derek Draper has woken from his coma after […]