Cable Forum: Is BBC ALBA HD set to launch soon on Virgin Media UK?

Cable Forum poster "ScottishSteve" has found the following on the BBC Reception Help website: 

The BBC Web Site is now listing BBC Alba HD being on Virgin Media although this is not the case at the moment it looks like it is happening soon, it currently remains SD I noticed BBC Parliament is still listed as SD only.

BT Sport Takeover EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy Sources reveal DAZN want WWE rights off their books but ViacomCBS looking into buying rights

Media Boy Sources has just told Media Boy HQ that DAZN wants to give away BT Sport's WWE rights off their books as DAZN are more interested in UFC.

EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy Sources reveal Sky UK has "question mark" over future of Movies 24

Media Boy Sources has just told Media Boy HQ that Sky UK are looking into the future of both Movies 24 and Movies 24 + but at time of posting no decision has been made on Sky UK closing Movies 24 and Movies 24 or to rebrand them using the Sky brand. 

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CONFRIMED: Virgin Media UK to axe V+ Boxes that end of November

Thanks to "epsilon", Cable Forum and Digital Spy Forum: 

Oct 26th: Just a heads up. I've been informed that a couple of information slates are being prepared. They have service names of "Important Information" and are configured to use channel numbers 100 and 106. No other information is available but this seems to mean that E4 will be moving away from 106.

Cable Forum: "something very nice is expected to launch on Virgin Media next month"

Cable Forum poster Legendkiller2k says: "Can't say much but something very nice is expected to launch on VM next month, you'll like it not a lot but you'll like it." 

Channel 4 Takeover - TBI Vision: Former Channel 4 CEO Michael Grade eyes takeover bid

Story from TBI Vision:

Former Channel 4 CEO Michael Grade is reportedly planning a takeover bid of the broadcaster.

ISP Review: Update on Virgin Media O2 UK’s Free TV Streaming Service

Story from ISP Review: 

Some of Virgin Media’s (VMO2) UK ultrafast broadband ISP customers, specifically those who don’t already take their Pay TV service, are once again being invited to take their long-awaited TV streaming (IPTV) product – simply called ‘Stream’ – and it will come “at no extra cost“. But this time there’s no mention of a trial.

Media Mole: BBC begins rollout of BBC One regions in HD

Story from Media Mole:

The BBC has confirmed that it has begun the process of launching HD versions of BBC One across the English regions.

BT Sport takeover - Manchester Evening News: 'Discussions' update with major Tyson Fury impact

Story from Manchester Evening News: 

DAZN are in 'late-stage discussions' regarding a deal to purchase BT Sport, according to reports, in a move that would strengthen their position as key players in the boxing market.

Discovery-WarnerMedia merger - C21 Media: Zaslav talks up Discovery-WarnerMedia merger, vows ‘shock-and-awe’ strategy

Story from C21 Media: 

Discovery president and CEO David Zaslav says the blockbuster merger of Discovery and WarnerMedia will create the most “compelling menu of IP” for global consumers, as the merged entity prepares to take on the likes of Disney and Netflix.

BT Sport Takeover: DAZN in advanced talks to buy BT Sport, FT says

Story from FT: 

DAZN, the sports streaming service owned by billionaire Sir Leonard Blavatnik, is in advanced talks to buy BT’s sports business.

Ofcom wants Virgin Media UK to move GOLD HD to make room for BBC Three

Ofcom wants BBC Three to get the following channels on Virgin Media:

BT Sport Takeover: DAZN set sights on buying BT Sport and its Premier League rights

Story from The Times

The streaming platform DAZN is stepping up efforts to buy BT Sport, therefore taking over the pay-TV channel’s rights to show Premier League and Gallagher Premiership rugby matches, according to broadcasting industry sources.

BT Sport Takeover: DAZN chief confirms interest in BT Sport

Story from Media Mole: 

DAZN chairman Kevin Mayer has confirmed that the company is interested in a potential acquisition of BT Sport.

Guardian Media: BBC braced for more budget cuts as new licence fee deal nears

Story from Guardian Media: 

The BBC is braced for further budget cuts, with the government’s latest five-year licence fee deal all but agreed amid speculation it could be announced as early as next week.

BBC News: Piers Morgan to launch new show on Rupert Murdoch-owned network

Story from BBC News:

Piers Morgan is to join the Rupert Murdoch-owned News Corp and Fox News Media, the company has announced.

Guardian Media: BBC Three set to return as TV channel after Ofcom gives green light

Story from Guardian Media: 

BBC Three is set for a triumphant return as a TV channel after media regulator Ofcom gave it the provisional greenlight to return to broadcast television, six years after the corporation took it off air because its young viewers had abandoned traditional viewing.

Channel 4 Takeover - CityAM: Dowden defends Channel 4 privatisation push as ‘needed’ to fend off streaming giants

Story from CityAM: 

UK culture secretary Oliver Dowden has restated his view that changing Channel 4’s ownership is the best path for the channel, in the latest sign that the government intends to push forward with plans to privatise the state-owned broadcaster.

Channel 4 Takeover - CityAM: JP Morgan takes charge of Channel 4’s road to privatisation

Story from CityAM: 

The government has appointed banking giant JP Morgan to provide advice on Channel 4’s future following a consultation into the possible privatisation of the public broadcaster.

List of September 1st changes on Virgin Media UK

Here is the September 1st changes on TiVo and V6 Boxes: