The Oscar Pistorius trial has attracted blanket coverage on news channels around the world. Like the trial of OJ Simpson, almost two decades ago, allowing television cameras into the court room has arguably made it easier to sensationalise the trial and encourage a media circus. However, it is the reporting of the case via social media … Continue reading
Households are facing energy bills averaging at around £1,300 a year, meaning that it is all the more important to save as much as you can, where you can. With research alerting us to the cost of faulty energy meters and no discount on the horizon, now is the time to act to maximise savings for the … Continue reading
A couple of months ago I suggested that there was a host of new (and not so new) legal dramas making the world of law seem like a sexy world of cut and thrust, intrigue, mystery and satisfaction. Now it seems that the profession is taking tips from primetime television programmes in an attempt to … Continue reading
A controversial advertising campaign promoting betting on the outcome of the Oscar Pistorius trial has now been BANNED after the Advertising Standards Agency received over 5,000 complaints and over 120,000 signatures were added to an online petition for it to be pulled. Women’s rights groups and those who support victims of violence have also spoken out against the advertisement and … Continue reading
Despite talk of a return to economic stability, wages continue to fall behind the rising cost of living, which means that we are all on the lookout for a saving here or price cut there. Although there are some genuine bargains around, there are other ways to save as supermarkets and stores offer loyalty cards, … Continue reading
How better to spend a romantic Valentine’s day, than discussing the business of internet dating? Valued at anywhere between $1billion and $4billion each year and with an ever growing number of specialist sites, apps and offerings, it is perhaps surprising that only 1 in 10 singles are engaging in online dating opportnities. I joined the team at Arise News to … Continue reading
By the time you read this it will be a new year. Once again there will be new starts, new resolutions and new gym memberships. It’s time to wipe the slate clean and start over again (as I suspect the Law Society will want to do after the year it had) and to make a … Continue reading
A London man has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to three counts of disseminating a terrorist publication and one of inciting murder. His wife has previously pleaded guilty to disseminating a terrorist publication. Both now await sentencing. The case follows the murder Fusilier Lee Rigby in Woolwich, south-east London in May 2013. Royal Barnes, 23, posted videos on … Continue reading
In the last couple of weeks, footballers and Olympic athletes have come under attack from online trolls, often through Twitter. Now, former footballer Stan Collymore has accused Twitter of not doing enough to combat abusive messages or taking action against those responsible. He’s even pulled the plug on his own Twitter account, deleting all but … Continue reading
It has been suggested that Neil Warnock could take legal action after a series of critical and allegedly derogatory tweets were brought to his attention. The tweets were posted by Crystal Palace winger Jason Puncheon. Although now deleted, The Guardian has referred to them as “potentially libellous”. Warnock responded, insisting “if it’s been suggested that … Continue reading
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