BBC and UWE back bid for Bristol TV station

A NEW TV network for Bristol could unite independent production companies, student journalists and bloggers in providing an ultra-local digital service for the city’s communities.

NUJ condemns “outrageous” reader poll on which presenter should lose job

THE Bristol branch of the National Union of Journalists has condemned as “outrageous” a reader poll by the Bristol Evening Post which asks readers to vote on which of two TV weather presenters should lose their job in BBC cutbacks.

Western Daily Press to return to Bristol

The Western Daily Press, is to return to its Bristol base, little more than a year after a controversial move to Plymouth

NUJ response to Copyright Review

The NUJ is disappointed with the Government response to Hargreaves report on Intellectual Property.

Government to create copyright small claims jurisdiction

A new small claims court for copyright may be on the cards. This promises to facilitate cases with claims valued at £5,000 or less. It will address a recommendation of the recent Hargreaves’ Report on reforming intellectual property law.

Job vacancy – part-time communications consultant

The Alliance of Religions and Conservation, based near Bath, is a secular charity that works with faiths on environmental issues. We have a vacancy in our small but friendly comms team. Excellent writing, interpersonal and research skills required.