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BBC v Local Papers – Oh no, not again…

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Russell Merryman

Sometimes it’s difficult to underestimate the sheer nerve of people – where I come from in Yorkshire it’s known as having a brass neck. The latest award for sheer brass neck must go to the local newspaper publishers who’ve reacted … Continue reading →

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A funny thing happened on the way to the Referendum…

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Russell Merryman

So, the Scottish referendum debate and the release of the SNP’s white paper on why an independent Scotland would be a good idea dominated the broadcast news bulletins morning, noon and night yesterday; the 648-page snooze-fest was pounced on and … Continue reading →

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May defends ‘local’ papers

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Russell Merryman

Another Tory MP fired a shot across the BBC’s bows at the Society of Editors conference this week, claiming that the corporation’s online activities are undermining local newspapers. Theresa May said that the BBC’s claims that they were opening up … Continue reading →

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BBC betas interactive video

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Russell Merryman

The BBC has posted what it calls a beta in interactive video which explores the fall-out from the Deepwater-Horizon oil distaster in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. The video has hotspots and triggers throughout which you can click on … Continue reading →

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