Communities Minister Don Foster has announced Our Big Gig, a series of 250 free concerts across England that will perform from 11 – 14 July. They will feature the best of local musical talent and expected to draw crowds bigger than Glastonbury!
The Power of Local
March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A shift from national to local is fast becoming the landscape for news media, advertising and the business market in the UK. In Newcastle, a gathering to brainstorm hyperlocal business and spending agreed it was the way to go for the community
Pubs Hub Of Community
May 24, 2012 by
Over 10 years more than 1,000 pubs have been closed in London. That’s according to a new study by the Greater London Assembly. The Campaign For Real Ale is also concerned about survival of community pubs and is urging locals to check out their pubs because there’s a lot going on!
Silver Surfers On The Net
March 27, 2012 by
The older population in the UK has reached nearly 10million with many developing skills on the internet. The silver surfers are being encouraged to work, shop and socialise online. For many it means regular face to face connection with families
Spotlight On Brighton For Local TV
May 8, 2012 by
Winners! The Latest.TV in Brighton has been successful in its bid to run TV for the community. Bill Smith who heads the channel said they are very, very proud to have the licence that will enable them to broadcast programmes offering local news, entertainment and sport; Meet the team from Brighton!
Local TV London
December 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The London Local TV licence has been awarded to the Evening Standard’s bid led by Russian owner Evgeny Lebedev. There were five competing for the lucrative licence. Ofcom, the broadcast agency, made the announcement Feb 4,
YNUKtv Poll – Ban High-stakes Betting Machines?
January 22, 2013 by
High-stakes gambling machine crackdown has been rejected by the Government. There’s concern among Labour MPs and Fairer Gambling campaigners that easy access to fast-action betting is ‘sucking money from poorest communities’. Do you agree?
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