Welcome to the live news blog where you'll find all the latest news and traffic, travel, sport and weather updates for Hull and East Yorkshire on Wednesday, March 28. If it's happening in our city, you'll hear it here first. If it's happening in the wider world and we think you'll be interested, this is where you'll find it. We will keep you up to date on all you need to know throughout the morning - from traffic and travel to the latest breaking news. If you spot something going on in the community, you can call 01482 315257 or email [email protected] Or you can get in touch via our Facebook and Twitter accounts. Check the latest weather updates here. The Hull Daily Mail has recently launched a free app which features all the latest news, sport and what’s on information. You can download it foriPhone and iPad from Apple's App Store, or get the Android version from Google Play. 17:58 Julian Assange's communications to be cut Ecuador is cutting off WikiLeaks founder … [Read more...] about Hull Live Breaking news, traffic and travel on March 28
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BBC launches ‘fake news’ game for young people that puts them at ‘heart of newsroom’ amid a breaking news story
The BBC has launched an interactive game to help young people in the UK identify fake news as part of its broader project to tackle declining media trust. Developed by Wallace and Gromit producers Aardman Studios, BBC iReporter gives players the chance to experience being a BBC journalist in the “heart of the newsroom”.TimelineMarch 12, 2018BBC appeals to United Nations for first time over 'harassment' of BBC Persian journalists by Iranian authoritiesMarch 9, 2018Cliff Richard in bid to stop 'private' information from emerging in court battle over BBC coverage of police raidMarch 8, 2018BBC Global News must find £12m in savings by 2020 as it faces 'significant challenge' to stay profitable, says NAO The game puts players in the midst of a breaking news story. They will be tasked with navigating through the story by making choices affecting the metrics of accuracy, impact and speed to avoid fake news pitfalls. The game’s launch coincides with events taking place … [Read more...] about BBC launches ‘fake news’ game for young people that puts them at ‘heart of newsroom’ amid a breaking news story
IPSO says publishers ‘must take care’ over accuracy of breaking news stories as Mail Online article on phantom Oxford Circus terror attack ruled inaccurate
Publications reporting on a breaking news story with initial uncertainty about the nature of the incident must nevertheless be able to demonstrate that they have taken appropriate care over the accuracy of what is published, the Independent Press Standards Organisation has held. It upheld various complaints – dealt with en masse – that that Mail Online breached Clause 1 of the Editors’ Code of Practice, covering accuracy, with an article headlined, “BREAKING NEWS: ‘Gunshots fired’ as armed police surround Oxford Circus tube station and shoppers flee ‘after lorry ploughs into pedestrians'” published on 24 November last year.TimelineMarch 9, 2018Claim in Spectator column that 32,000 Muslims are 'eager to commit next terror atrocity' was 'significantly inaccurate', rules IPSOMarch 7, 2018Sun journalist who contacted sex assault victim three times for story was in 'serious' breach of harassment guidelines, rules IPSOFebruary 26, 2018IPSO has … [Read more...] about IPSO says publishers ‘must take care’ over accuracy of breaking news stories as Mail Online article on phantom Oxford Circus terror attack ruled inaccurate
Sky news wins RTS News Channel Of The Year and the Breaking News award
Sky News has been named News Channel Of The Year at the Royal Television Society awards. The channel also won the Breaking News award for its coverage of the Manchester Arena terror attack.Collecting the News Channel award, head of Sky News John Ryley said: "We're delighted to have won this award."It's the 12th time Sky News has won the News Channel Of The Year award and it's a great tribute to all my colleagues, some of them who are here tonight and some who aren't, for all their hard work."The RTS praised Sky News' "powerful and moving coverage" of the Manchester Arena terror attack in winning the Breaking News category.Twenty-two people died when suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated his explosives in the foyer of the venue at the end of an Ariana Grande concert.Other RTS award winners included the BBC News At Ten for Daily News Programme Of The Year, with the Outstanding Contribution Award going to Channel 4's head of news and current affairs Dorthy Byrne for her "ferocious" … [Read more...] about Sky news wins RTS News Channel Of The Year and the Breaking News award
New Oldham Chronicle website to go live on Valentine’s Day with former staffer leading breaking news coverage
The Odlham Chronicle will publish again on Valentine’s Day, its new owners have announced. The former daily regional newspaper will return as an online-only title from 10am on February 14. The paper closed in August last year former owners Hirst, Kidd and Rennie went into sudden administration. New owners Credible Media, which owns Oldham local radio station Revolution 96.2, bought the title in October and have since launched two quarterly magazines. Revolution managing director Matt Ramsbottom said: “Everyone has worked hard to get the Oldham Chronicle brand publishing local news again online. With the love the readers have for the Chronicle, Valentine’s day is fitting to relaunch the website and social media platforms.”Journalist Simon Smedley is the latest former staffer to join the team on the new Chronicle. He spent five years with the paper before its closure and now will now lead breaking news coverage. “It was a devastating blow what happened to … [Read more...] about New Oldham Chronicle website to go live on Valentine’s Day with former staffer leading breaking news coverage