Media Plays a Central Role in Major Incidents, Police Forces Advised Tuesday, March 17, 2026 policing media charter collaboration journalism publicinterest trust majorincidents communication guidelines The media holds a crucial role during major incidents, a senior police official has emphasized, as a groundbreaking new charter redefines the relationship between journalists and police after decades of challenges. Spanning … Read More
BBC TV Licence Fee Surpasses Netflix Subscription Cost Ahead of April Rise Monday, February 9, 2026 bbc licencefee streaming netflix disneyplus inflation publicbroadcasting media government subscription The BBC TV licence fee is set to rise from £174.50 to £180 starting 1 April 2026, marking an increase of £5.50 per year. This translates to an extra 46p per month, raising the monthly cost to £15. This hike has drawn … Read More
'Inspiring' Young Journalists Keeping Jill Dando's Legacy Alive Monday, December 22, 2025 jilldando journalism legacy blueplaque westonsupermare youngjournalists broadcasting media inspiration tribute A blue plaque was recently unveiled at the newsroom in Weston-super-Mare, marking the site where the renowned journalist Jill Dando began her illustrious career. This gesture not only honors Jill Dando’s memory but also … Read More
Dulverton Literary Festival Draws Enthusiastic Crowds and Celebrated Guests Friday, December 5, 2025 dulverton literary festival authors culture books readers media events community The Dulverton Literary Festival has once again proven to be a resounding success, captivating audiences and authors alike. Over the course of four days, the festival attracted packed venues filled with eager readers and … Read More
Somerset Marks World News Day as Titles Unite to Celebrate Trusted Journalism Sunday, September 28, 2025 journalism somersetlive worldnewsday trustednews media reporting community censorship pressfreedom accountability Who cares about council tax rises or whether your bins are collected on time? Who pays attention to road conditions or cheers on our local teams in the Gallagher Premiership? Who considers school dinners, the cost of living, … Read More
Somerset Marks World News Day as Local News Titles Unite Sunday, September 28, 2025 journalism somerset news worldnewsday media trust reporting community pressfreedom information Who cares about council tax rises, bin collections, road conditions, or celebrating the best of Somerset? Who pays attention to school dinners, the cost of living, community cohesion, or even local sports victories like those … Read More