Mark Thompson

Did BBC News fluff its lines on a night of American history?

It is the morning after election night and a tired looking Peter Horrocks, the head of the BBC newsroom, sits back in the chair in his office to review his team’s performance. Already an exchange between David Dimbleby, the...

Alan Rusbridger: Local papers are vital - and must be saved

When Michael Grade addressed a Royal Television Society breakfast just over three weeks ago he trailed a heavy hint that ITV's commitment to regional news was not long for this world. Some people think ITV could well throw in...

Steve Hewlett: BBC North will only succeed if it is given power and autonomy

Like people, corporations have personalities and character traits. You might have thought that by this stage the BBC would have worked out at least some of the nuts and bolts, as well as the strategic purpose of the role. The...

Hytner, Norris, Goold, Macdonald and Daldry Will Direct Plays at London's National in 2009

The National Theatre has announced details of its February-May 2009 season, including the return of the Travelex 10 tickets season for the seventh consecutive year in the Olivier Theatre: Half of all the available tickets are...

It's five more!

Toolstation League premier division: Wellington 5, Welton Rovers 0. WELLINGTON swept aside Welton Rovers at the Playing Field yesterday to score five goals for the second game running. They went ahead after only four minutes...

Thousands March to Show No! Welcome 4 State mUrDeRers!

Thousands of people turned out to the Sinn Fein rally/march today (Sun 2 Nov) which opposed the 'home coming' parade by the notorious RIR regiment of the British Army. There was a large Ógra Shinn Féin presence on the day, with...

Letters, the big issue: Stop this culture of sneering and bullying

The only thing that surprises me about the Ross/Brand debacle is that it has been so long coming: BBC radio has been out of control for years. There is a culture of bullying, primarily on Radio 1, where Chris Moyles calls...

Smith shoots 800 series at Sunrise

John Kunkel • November 9, 2008 Gary Smith had a great night in the Smith's Springs League at Sunrise Bowl, as he fired an 800 series with a high game of 287. Kevin Gildow was tops for Lionel Construction with 278-792 and Donnie...

The view from London's American Embassy party

IT WAS the hottest ticket in London on election night. Around 2500 guests at the American Embassy witnessed a dramatic night as Barack Obama was elected the first black president. Some of the flamboyant political figures who...

Prep Football: Green Party

Flagstaff High tops Coconino to win its fourth straight city title By RORY FAUST Sun Sports Staff Saturday, November 08, 2008 Matt Heal and Trevor Bix knelt on the turf with their heads sunk at midfield low while other...