BBC Somerset Presenter Apologises After Offensive Word Airs During Live Broadcast Tuesday, May 12, 2026 bbc somerset simonparkin liveradio broadcasting apology ofcom swearing radiomistake listenerreaction Listeners of BBC Somerset were taken aback during Simon Parkin’s live radio show on Monday, May 11, when an offensive word was mistakenly broadcast. The incident occurred during Parkin’s mid-morning show between 10am and 2pm, … Read More
Sky Sports Secures £1bn Formula 1 Rights Deal, Blocking Netflix and Apple Wednesday, May 6, 2026 skysports formula1 f1 racing broadcasting streaming netflix apple sportsrights motorsport sport Sky Sports has solidified its position as the premier home of Formula 1 with a landmark £1 billion deal extending its broadcasting rights through 2034. This new agreement effectively blocks major streaming competitors such as … Read More
Sky Sports Secures £1bn Formula 1 Deal to Keep Netflix and Apple at Bay Wednesday, May 6, 2026 skysports formula1 broadcasting motorsport netflix apple viewership uk italy cadillac sport Sky Sports has solidified its position as the premier broadcaster of Formula 1 with a landmark £1 billion deal that extends its existing partnership through to 2034. This new agreement not only prolongs Sky’s … Read More
French TV Rebuts Johann van Graan’s Claims on Missed High Tackles in Bath’s Champions Cup Semi-Final Loss Tuesday, May 5, 2026 rugby bath bordeaux championscup high-tackle tmo officiating consistency vangraan broadcasting sport Johann van Graan, head of rugby at Bath, openly expressed his frustration after his team’s 38-26 defeat to Bordeaux-Bègles in the Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday night. Van Graan was notably upset about what he deemed … Read More
TV Licence Fee to Increase in April – Discover If You’re Exempt Sunday, February 15, 2026 tvlicence exemptions bbc streaming pensioncredit students discounts broadcasting carehomes visualimpairment Starting in April, the UK’s TV Licence fee will rise from £174.50 to £180. Since its introduction in 1946 at just £2, this fee has been a staple for British households, enabling access to BBC broadcasts. Over time, … Read More
'Inspiring' Young Journalists Keep Jill Dando's Legacy Alive Monday, December 22, 2025 jilldando journalism legacy youth inspiration broadcasting tribute newsroom westonsupermare plaque A ceremony honoring Jill Dando’s enduring legacy took place recently with the unveiling of a blue plaque at the newsroom in Weston-super-Mare where she began her journey as a journalist. The tribute celebrates Dando’s … Read More