BBC Radio 1 Crowns PinkPantheress as Sound of 2022
20-year-old PinkPantheress from Bath was chosen by a panel of over 130 industry experts and artists, including Billie Eilish, Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Jade Thirlwall, Jorja Smith and more.
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Openreach Reveals UK’s Internet Use in 2021
Millions of people working from home, an increase in online sports broadcasts and getting into the festive spirit have driven a 20 per cent increase in broadband traffic during 2021.
S4C to Show Wales Six Nations Matches
Welsh language broadcaster S4C will be the only place to watch live coverage of every Wales match, after securing an agreement with the BBC and ITV, the primary rights holders.
Scala Radio Invites Listeners to ‘Take a Moment’
Scala Radio is inviting listeners to ‘Take a Moment’ as it dedicates part of its programming to the calming and uplifting nature of classical music.
Christina Michalos QC Named Editorial Complaints Commissioner at FT
The Financial Times has appointed Christina Michalos QC as its new Editorial Complaints Commissioner, succeeding barrister Greg Callus.
S4C Clic Hits 250,000 User Registrations
S4C Clic has continued it's rapid growth and succeeded in bringing 250,000 registrations to its on-demand service.
Sky Studios & Dorothy St Pictures Announce Development Deal
Sky Studios has announced a development deal with Dorothy St Pictures, the female-led home for filmmakers, both new and established, to tell authentic, original and distinctive stories.
Telegraph Media Group Passes 720,000 Subscribers
The Telegraph Media Group (TMG) has surpassed the milestone of reaching 720,000 subscriptions; one of its key strategic goals for 2021.
Channel 5 Joins Digital UK Consortium
Channel 5 has joined Digital UK Ltd, alongside BBC, ITV and Channel 4, bringing all four of the UK's public service broadcasters together.