Stars turn out to celebrate iconic timepiece

Photo Special: Actor and Academy Award winner Adrien Brody, AC Milan football player Maxi Lopez and Formula 1 pilot Jarno Trulli were just some of the names who attended the a black tie gala dinner event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Audemars Piguet’s iconic timepiece the Royal Oak last night.

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BBC strike could affect Diamond Jubilee coverage

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) are to ballot their members at the BBC for a strike which could affect Diamond Jubilee coverage in June. The NUJ along with BECTU and Unite are balloting their members over pay conditions for staff at the BBC. Unions have come up against BBC management over pay and pensions in the past as the […]

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Rupert and James Murdoch to appear before Leveson Inquiry

Rupert Murdoch and his son James are to appear before the Leveson Inquiry next week. The Leveson Inquiry which is looking into the culture, practices and ethics of the press has confirmed that News Corporation boss Rupert Murdoch will be appearing next Wednesday and Thursday. His son James Murdoch will be questioned on Tuesday. This is first time that the […]

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Three arrested in connection with alleged payments to police

The Met Police have confirmed this morning that three people have been arrested as part of Operation Elveden. A 36-year-old man was arrested at his home in Kent on suspicion of conspiracy to corrupt under the Prevention of Corruption Act 1906 and suspicion of conspiracy to cause misconduct in a public office, contrary to common law. In Lancashire, a 42-year-old […]

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Dick Clark dies aged 82

American television presenter Dick Clark has died aged 82. Clark is best known in America for presenting American Bandstand and  Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve which he had hosted since 1972. In later years American Idol host Ryan Seacrest became co-host of the ABC show after Clark suffered a stroke in 2004. American Bandstand was a music show in […]

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Virgin Media pulls David Tennant advert

A Virgin Media TiVo advert has been pulled following a complaint from the BBC. The BBC made a complaint to Virgin Media following the TV advert which featured former Dr Who actor David Tennant. They were unhappy that it seemed Virgin Media were using the Dr Who brand to promote their own services. In the advert David Tennant is seen […]

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