Speaking at the Society of Editors Future of News Conference, today [March 17th], Lisa Nandy, the UK Culture Secretary, will back the essential role of local media in communities all over the UK. The Local Media Strategy is part of the steps the government is taking to improve social cohesion and protect what matters. The […]
Sky customers in the UK and Ireland can now access Disney+ as part of their Sky TV subscription. Worth £5.99 a month, eligible new and existing customers will get simple access to Disney+ Standard with Ads or the same saving on Standard and Premium. The move follows February’s announcement of Sky’s new line-up, bringing Disney+, […]
The availability of full-fibre broadband almost everywhere will lay the foundations for productivity gains across the UK, according to Ofcom, which has finalised plans for how it will enable further competition and investment in the sector. Ofcom’s Telecoms Access Review, which builds on the regulator’s 2021 overhaul of how it regulates Openreach, sets out the […]
A batch of 32 Amazon Leo broadband satellites has arrived at French Guiana in readiness for a launch on an Ariane 64 rocket. This launch will be the second for Amazon Leo using Arianespace’s giant rockets. In total, Amazon has contracted for 18 launches with Ariane rockets. The first took place on February 12th. This […]
Germany’s ZDF Studios has signed an agreement with global channel provider and distributor wedotv. Per the deal, wedotv will serve as the pay‑TV partner for Pash, a previously digital‑only on‑demand service for children and families. Pash offers a portfolio of more than 500 hours of animation and live‑action series, featuring internationally programming from an array […]
Under new ownership for the first year since big changes were to be implemented, the 2026 Cheltenham Festival was hoping for a much better showing and a return to form this March. Early reports indicate that the famed jump racing event achieved this feat, with the action as the four days unfolded only furthering its […]
PREM Rugby has confirmed the remaining Gallagher PREM Rugby fixtures to be broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV and ITVX. Fans across the UK will be able to watch three key matches during the top four race, in addition to the Gallagher PREM Final 2026 on June 20th on ITV4 and ITVX. The Showdown will […]
O2 has installed Europe’s first pre-assembled mobile site in Sandwich, Kent, introducing a new approach to building mobile infrastructure that speeds up deployment and minimises issues on site, meaning reliable connectivity can be delivered to customers more quickly and efficiently. Traditionally, engineers installing antennas, radios and cabling would have to connect and configure hundreds of […]
Twofour, part of ITV Studios, has announced the appointment of Becca Walker as Creative Director, as the company expands its global slate, including hits such as Destination X (BBC, NBC), The Box (ITV) and the new ITV 2 series, The Heat. Walker joins having served as showrunner on The Box for Twofour – the upcoming […]
As the final weekend closed on the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations, ITV has reported that it “dominated the tournament”, accounting for four of the top five performing fixtures. Produced by ITV Sport Production, part of ITV Studios, the match between England and France on March 14th delivered a peak audience of 5 million viewers, […]
BET+, the streaming platform focused on black culture, will shut down later this year, with its content set to be folded into Paramount+. Paramount Skydance has purchased the ownership stake held by Tyler Perry Studios in BET+, clearing the way for the transition. In a memo to staff, BET Networks president, Louis Carr, said: “As […]
Starcloud, a business based in Redmond, Washington state, and which is a firm believer in orbiting data centres, has filed an application with the FCC. On March 13th the FCC accepted the scheme. In essence, the application seeks to launch 88,000 orbiting satellites with an eye on expected growth of AI. “Starcloud is designing its […]
Congratulations(!!???) to Paramount shareholders – you have won the battle for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). Your board has done it by throwing the kitchen sink at its target – that’s a sink with a super clever three way tap and a massive waste disposal unit. You have to read the terms they have offered more […]