BBC objects to Twitter label of ‘Government-funded media’

BBC objects to Twitter label of ‘Government-funded media’

The broadcaster says it is speaking to the social media company about the designation on the BBC account. It said in a statement: “The BBC is, and always has been, independent. “We... Read more »
BBC objects to ‘government-funded media’ label on Twitter

BBC objects to ‘government-funded media’ label on Twitter

The BBC has objected to being labelled as government-funded media on one of its main social media accounts. The broadcaster says it is speaking to the social media company about the designation... Read more »
Paul McCartney honors wife Nancy’s cousin Barbara Walters in a sweet memorial on social media

Paul McCartney honors wife Nancy’s cousin Barbara Walters in a sweet memorial on social media

Paul McCartney honors spouse Nancy’s cousin Barbara Walters in a candy tribute: ‘We’ll miss her however all the time bear in mind her with nice fondness’ By Alesia Stanford For Dailymail.Com Printed:... Read more »
A man who posted political speeches on social media encouraging violence in southern Africa has been jailed for terrorism offences, following an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command

A man who posted political speeches on social media encouraging violence in southern Africa has been jailed for terrorism offences, following an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command

  William Chinyanga, 52, live-streamed a number of speeches via his Facebook pages over two days in early December 2019, in protest of the current government in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe African National... Read more »
Watch one horse ‘shrink’ and 5 other great bits of horsey social media this week

Watch one horse ‘shrink’ and 5 other great bits of horsey social media this week

Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week, from a great moment at The Horse & Hound Awards to the moment a horse ‘shrank’ into... Read more »
Laura Collett’s London 52 lets rip and 5 other great bits of horsey social media this week

Laura Collett’s London 52 lets rip and 5 other great bits of horsey social media this week

Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week, from a compilation of London 52’s first jumps back after his winter break each year to a... Read more »
Exclusive: Vice Media to launch news FAST channel

Exclusive: Vice Media to launch news FAST channel

Bea Hegedus Vice Media is launching a new FAST channel dedicated to content from its Vice World News brand, TBI has learned. The news channel will launch “very soon”, according to the... Read more »
Exceptional journalism recognised at Media Freedom Awards

Exceptional journalism recognised at Media Freedom Awards

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Campaigning and investigative journalism has... Read more »
Molly Russell inquest: social media ‘almost impossible’ to keep track of, says teacher | UK news

Molly Russell inquest: social media ‘almost impossible’ to keep track of, says teacher | UK news

The headteacher of Molly Russell’s secondary school has told an inquest into the teenager’s death it is “almost impossible” to keep track of the risks posed to pupils by social media. North... Read more »
Molly Russell inquest delayed to ensure social media posts handled ‘sensitively’ | UK news

Molly Russell inquest delayed to ensure social media posts handled ‘sensitively’ | UK news

The inquest into the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell was delayed by legal discussions on Tuesday as the coroner raised concerns about protecting people whose social media posts appear at the hearing.... Read more »