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Former Derry radio presenter Shaun Doherty announces he is to join priesthood

A former Derry radio presenter who is studying for the priesthood is the focus of a major radio documentary to be broadcast next week. Shaun Doherty was, for 30 years, a hugely successful and popular broadcaster on Donegal-based Highland Radio, ...

12 Apr 2022 at 19:33

Football

UEFA looking to end Russian broadcast deal for international matches

UEFA is looking to tear up its contract with a Russian broadcaster for national team matches later this week, including England’s friendlies against Switzerland and the Ivory Coast. The PA news agency understands that at this stage Match TV ...

22 Mar 2022 at 12:25

New Ofcom chief Lord Grade defends branding BBC licence fee ‘regressive’

Newly-announced Ofcom chairman Lord Michael Grade has said he believes describing the BBC licence fee as “regressive” is not an opinion but a “statement of fact”. The 79-year-old Conservative peer, who has held senior positions at all ...

31 Mar 2022 at 11:55

New Ofcom chief Lord Grade admits he does not use social media

Newly-announced Ofcom chairman Lord Michael Grade has admitted he does not use social media but said he does “understand the dynamics”. The 79-year-old Conservative peer, who has held senior positions at all three of the UK’s major ...

31 Mar 2022 at 13:25

Former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire appointed chairman of Channel 4

Businessman Sir Ian Cheshire has been appointed as the next chairman of Channel 4. He will join the broadcaster’s board on Monday April 11, succeeding interim chair and media executive Dawn Airey, watchdog Ofcom announced. Sir Ian,...

02 Apr 2022 at 23:55

Media Bill to give Channel 4 ‘tools it needs to succeed in the future’

Boris Johnson has cemented the Government’s intention to privatise Channel 4, saying the sale will “unleash the potential of the UK’s creative sector”. The comments formed part of the Prime Minister’s introduction to the Queen’s ...

10 May 2022 at 13:55

Ofcom to be given powers to regulate streaming platforms

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has revealed new plans for Ofcom to regulate streaming platforms to “protect audiences” from “harmful material”. The Government will give the UK media watchdog the power to draft and enforce a ...

27 Apr 2022 at 23:55

BBC boss urges Government to consider ‘high stakes’ before funding decisions

BBC director-general Tim Davie has said the “stakes are very high” as the Government considers the future of the broadcaster’s funding model. It comes after Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries announced earlier this year that ...

12 May 2022 at 12:55

City

ITV shares tumble on content cost fears despite ambitious digital overhaul

Broadcaster ITV has unveiled plans for a new on-demand platform called ITVX amid aims to double its digital sales by 2026 after posting a leap in annual profits. The group behind hit shows including Love Island and I’m A ...

03 Mar 2022 at 13:55

Local News

Donegal top trad talent to feature in gala concert to mark 50 years on air for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

Some of Donegal’s top trad music talent will be joining the RTÉ Concert Orchestra on stage on Saturday next, April 2 for a gala concert in Conamara to mark 50 years on air for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta. Altan, The High ...

28 Mar 2022 at 12:33

City

BT Sport to create joint venture with Eurosport owner Discovery

Telecoms giant BT has announced it is in exclusive discussions with Eurosport owner Discovery to create a joint venture that will save its BT Sport division. The two sides are looking to create a 50/50 joint venture, ...

03 Feb 2022 at 08:55

BBC bosses comment on costly new EastEnders set

BBC bosses defended the new EastEnders set project, which ran over budget by more than £20 million, as the corporation faced scrutiny over the future of the licence fee. BBC Director-General Tim Davie said that ...

26 Jan 2022 at 18:25

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