[cma-l] News

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From: Martin Steers <martin at martinsteers.co.uk>

One thing its worth remembering is to double check with 1 or 2 more
sources against those headlines, because saying that you copied it
from the BBC is no defence against defamation. I  would recommend
Reuters or AP.

Martin
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From: Trevor Lockwood <trevor at felixstoweradio.co.uk>
To: cma-l at commedia.org.uk
Sent: Fri, 28 May, 2010 13:57:08
Subject: [cma-l] News

We have an iGoogle page (each presenter can create their own). It
includes links to a variety of Apps: Google's own news, BBC UK news,
national and local newspapers, thought for the day, Love Quote,
horoscopes - whatever you like.

Personally I encourage presenters to use BBC UK news headlines - these
are timed, can be removed if repeats are not wanted, allow
click-throughs to more information if required, and contain: a
headline plus a one line description - reading 5-6 allows a quick news
summary (which is always up to date), and requires little searching -
and shouldn't be a huge burden on presenters.

Some of my team like to have someone else read the news - usually
because they are being 'funny' (always subjective - but we know what
they mean) and a 'news reporter' works well.

Trevor Lockwood
Chairman
Felixstowe Radio
3 Great Eastern Square
Felixstowe IP11 7DY