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17/07/2013
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BBC Share Deal To Host FA Cup
The BBC and BT Sport are to share broadcasting rights to the FA Cup for four year from 2014/15. ITV retains the rights to England's home matches.
Director general Tony Hall said the deal had put the FA Cup "back where it belongs" on the BBC, which will have first pick of the best matches in each round.
Sun's Deputy Editor Pleads Not Guilty
Deputy editor of the Sun, Geoff Webster, has pleaded not guilty to authorising payments to public officials in return for information.
The 54-year-old appeared at the the Old Bailey charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office.
Webster, of Goudhurst, Kent, was arrested as part of the Met's Operation Elveden into allegations of illegal payments to public officials.
He was released on unconditional bail.
Jura Disappears From Google Maps
The Scottish island of Jura does not exist if Google Maps is to be believed.
The internet giant apologies after it was noticed on Tuesday the the island no longer appeared on their map of the west coast of the Kintyre Peninsula.
Google have said that they are aware of the problem and are making every effort to have the island back on the map as soon as possible.
(MH/CD)
The BBC and BT Sport are to share broadcasting rights to the FA Cup for four year from 2014/15. ITV retains the rights to England's home matches.
Director general Tony Hall said the deal had put the FA Cup "back where it belongs" on the BBC, which will have first pick of the best matches in each round.
Sun's Deputy Editor Pleads Not Guilty
Deputy editor of the Sun, Geoff Webster, has pleaded not guilty to authorising payments to public officials in return for information.
The 54-year-old appeared at the the Old Bailey charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office.
Webster, of Goudhurst, Kent, was arrested as part of the Met's Operation Elveden into allegations of illegal payments to public officials.
He was released on unconditional bail.
Jura Disappears From Google Maps
The Scottish island of Jura does not exist if Google Maps is to be believed.
The internet giant apologies after it was noticed on Tuesday the the island no longer appeared on their map of the west coast of the Kintyre Peninsula.
Google have said that they are aware of the problem and are making every effort to have the island back on the map as soon as possible.
(MH/CD)
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16 March 2011
Summit Targets 'Get Home Safely' Campaign
As part of the long-running 'Get Home Safely' campaign, twelve Company magazine readers met with the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary to discuss their concerns. After a night walk to Number Ten Downing Street, the women spoke with David Cameron and Theresa May, highlighting that any cuts to the police service would be a big concern.
Summit Targets 'Get Home Safely' Campaign
As part of the long-running 'Get Home Safely' campaign, twelve Company magazine readers met with the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary to discuss their concerns. After a night walk to Number Ten Downing Street, the women spoke with David Cameron and Theresa May, highlighting that any cuts to the police service would be a big concern.
17 February 2011
'First Of Its Kind' Study Maps Flood Risk
Greenhouse gas emissions due to human activity substantially increased the odds of damaging floods occurring in England and Wales in autumn 2000 according to new research published in the journal Nature this week.
'First Of Its Kind' Study Maps Flood Risk
Greenhouse gas emissions due to human activity substantially increased the odds of damaging floods occurring in England and Wales in autumn 2000 according to new research published in the journal Nature this week.
25 November 2010
Atlas Maps Out Variation In NHS
A tool to help the NHS identify unwarranted variation in healthcare services across England was published today by the Department of Health. The NHS Atlas of Variation highlights the amount each Primary Care Trust (PCT) spends on clinical services and links this with the health outcomes patients see.
Atlas Maps Out Variation In NHS
A tool to help the NHS identify unwarranted variation in healthcare services across England was published today by the Department of Health. The NHS Atlas of Variation highlights the amount each Primary Care Trust (PCT) spends on clinical services and links this with the health outcomes patients see.
18 June 2010
Chopper Jail Break-out Foiled As Killer's Secret Message Codes Are Broken
Secret, encrypted messages that would have done justice to secret agent 007 have been uncovered in a murderer's foiled jail break. Brian Lawrence, who was convicted of killing a friend of his ex-lover and hiring a hitman to kill two others, hoped to use the Isle of Wight Festival as cover after from Parkhurst prison on the island.
Chopper Jail Break-out Foiled As Killer's Secret Message Codes Are Broken
Secret, encrypted messages that would have done justice to secret agent 007 have been uncovered in a murderer's foiled jail break. Brian Lawrence, who was convicted of killing a friend of his ex-lover and hiring a hitman to kill two others, hoped to use the Isle of Wight Festival as cover after from Parkhurst prison on the island.
05 February 2009
Apology After Adverts Interrupt FA Cup Goal
ITV boss Michael Grade has apologised to viewers watching last night's FA Cup game after adverts were shown over the only goal in the Merseyside derby. Many viewers missed Everton's Dan Gosling's extra-time goal on Wednesday night's match against Liverpool, when the game suddenly switched to adverts for Volkswagen cars and Tic-Tac sweets.
Apology After Adverts Interrupt FA Cup Goal
ITV boss Michael Grade has apologised to viewers watching last night's FA Cup game after adverts were shown over the only goal in the Merseyside derby. Many viewers missed Everton's Dan Gosling's extra-time goal on Wednesday night's match against Liverpool, when the game suddenly switched to adverts for Volkswagen cars and Tic-Tac sweets.
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