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Sunday, 30 June 2024
BizAsia: ZEE Punjabi UK to launch with seven original primetime shows
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Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Daily Mail: Harry Kane's Tottenham return will be LIVE on TNT Sports
Story from Daily Mail:
Harry Kane's return to play against Tottenham this summer will be televised live on TNT Sports with the Bayern Munich striker set to return to north London for a pre-season friendly.
Advanced Television: talkSPORT, BBC renew EFL radio rights
Story from Advanced Television:
The English football League (EFL) has announced the renewal of it national radio rights deal with talkSPORT for a further four seasons.
Saturday, 22 June 2024
The Telegraph: Virgin Media customers risk football blackout
Story from The Telegraph:
Virgin Media customers risk losing access to Premier League football matches amid a row with TNT Sports over broadcasting fees.
Thursday, 20 June 2024
BizAsia: ZEE Punjabi HD & Aaj Tak testing to launch on Virgin Media
Story from BizAsia:
Two new channels, ZEE Punjabi HD and Aaj Tak, are set to be introduced to the Virgin Media line-up shortly.
Sky News goes HD only on Virgin Media UK
Sky News (SD Channel) has close today on Virgin UK Channel 603.Sky News HD is STILL on Channel 602.
Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Confirmed: Virgin Media UK set to launch three new channels soon
Virgin Media UK are set to launch three new channels in total.
UK Cable TV Changes: Two new channels set to launch on Virgin Media UK
Story from UK Cable TV Changes:
UK Cable TV Changes is reporting a following channels are set to launch soon on Virgin Media:
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Daily Express: BBC release statement after Gary Lineker appears to break golden rule at Euro 2024
Story from Daily Express:
The BBC has issued a stern reminder to its on-screen talent about adhering to the corporation's strict clothing guidelines following an incident involving Gary Lineker, who seemed to flout the rules during his coverage of Euro 2024.
Media Guardian: Gary Lineker appears to wear his own clothing range during Euros coverage
Story from Media Guardian:
The BBC has said on-screen presenters and contributors are “regularly reminded of the guidelines in relation to clothing” after Gary Lineker appeared to be wearing his own range of clothing on air.
Monday, 17 June 2024
The Mirror: ITV shut down claims stars are 'fearing cuts as ratings continue to plunge'
Story from The Mirror:
ITV's biggest names were reported to be concerned about the future of their jobs.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Sky Sports: Sky Sports+ to launch by August 8th
Story from Sky Sports:
Sky Sports has posted a following on their web site;
Saturday, 8 June 2024
Media Guardian: UK broadcasters trade ad airtime for advertisers’ shares
Story from Media Guardian:
When Kubos, a semiconductor company, recently raised £1.6m to accelerate the development of its MicroLED technology, its lineup of investors was surprising.
BBC News: GB News launches legal action against Ofcom
Story from BBC News:
GB News has launched legal proceedings against Ofcom, after the media regulator ruled earlier this week the channel had breached broadcasting rules.
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Friday, 7 June 2024
BBC Sport: SPFL announces 'record-breaking' title deal with bookmaker
Story from BBC Sport:
The Scottish Professional Football League has announced what it has hailed as a "record-breaking" five-year title sponsorship deal with William Hill.
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Thursday, 6 June 2024
BBC Sport: BBC extends Scottish Cup deal for five years
Story from BBC Sport:
BBC Scotland will continue to broadcast live matches and highlights from the Scottish Cup for another five years.
Advanced Television: UKTV’s U masterbrand launching July 16
Story from Advanced Television:
UKTV has announced that U – its new masterbrand – will go live on July 16th, uniting UKTV’s family of free-to-air channels which will become U&Dave, U&Drama, U&Yesterday and U&W. Its free streaming service will transition from UKTV Play to U.
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UK Cable TV Changes: NOW 90s and 00s set to launch in early July on Virgin UK Channel 289
Story from UK Cable TV Changes:
UK Cable TV Changes are tonight reporting that NOW 90s and 00s is set to launch in early July on Channel 289 where Magic TV is broadcasting on Virgin Media UK right now.
Wednesday, 5 June 2024
BBC Sport: Additional 20 Scottish Premiership games added to live on TV
Story from BBC Sport Scotland:
An additional 20 Scottish Premiership matches will be shown live on subscription television from next season.
UK Cable TV Changes: Virgin Media UK to launch 6 Top up Channels for the Olympic Games
Story from UK Cable TV Changes:
Virgin Media UK set to launch 6 Top up Channels for the Olympic Games.
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