Jun
2009
Articles from 24th Jun 2009
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BBC's Mark Thompson attacks licence fee plans
Jun 24 2009 | Creative industries
BBC director general Mark Thompson has come out firmly against government proposals to “top-slice” the TV licence fee to provide around £130 million for commercial broadcasters. Read
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Kerrang! Radio writes open letter to listeners explaining changes
Jun 24 2009 | Creative industries
Birmingham-based Kerrang! Radio has been in the news recently for a variety of reasons. Read
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Rainbow pub stays upbeat after Mullaney withdraws offer of help
Jun 24 2009 | Creative industries
The landlord of The Rainbow pub in Digbeth is remaining upbeat about his campaign against its noise clampdown despite a key council ally walking away because of an online spat. Read
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Rural area of West Midlands playing digital 'catch up'
Jun 24 2009 | Creative industries
People in rural parts of the West Midlands are at risk of constantly playing digital “catch up” unless there is a firm commitment to improving communications access, a new study has warned. Read
