TalkSport fined over Whale's Boris support
Media regulator OfCom has fined TalkSport £20,000 after presenter James Whale urged listeners to vote for Boris Johnson in the London mayoral election.…
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Whale begins unfair dismissal proceedings
Former talkSPORT presenter James Whale, sacked after urging listeners to vote for Boris Johnson, has reportedly begun unfair dismissal claims against the station.…
Lily Allen discusses knife crime with Boris Johnson
Lily Allen has met London mayor Boris Johnson about combating knife crime, after proposing a concert to raise awareness, while Oasis say they are not involved in the planned gig.…
Oasis and Madness reportedly lined up for knife crime gig
Oasis and Madness are reportedly among acts lined up for a London knife crime awareness concert at Finsbury Park, said to have the backing of Boris Johnson and the Metropolitan Police.…
Ofcom finds Jason Donovan broke rules backing Boris Johnson
Ofcom has ruled that Jason Donovan breached impartiality rules by endorsing Boris Johnson on his syndicated radio show; GCap received a warning.…
Lily Allen posts anti-racism song
Lily Allen has posted a clip of a new song, 'Guess Who Batman?', on MySpace, which began as a response to the BNP and now broadly criticises racism and homophobia.…
Rise repositions away from overtly anti-racism message
The Mayor of London's Rise event is dropping its 'London United Against Racism' tagline in favour of a broader celebration of diversity.…
Free concert planned for Olympic handover on the Mall
A free concert on The Mall in London will mark the Olympic handover from Beijing on 24 August, featuring music and dance, with acts not yet named.…
Munira Mirza appointed Boris Johnson's arts and culture policy director
London mayor Boris Johnson has appointed Munira Mirza as Director of Policy for Arts, Culture and the Creative Industries, leading policy on arts and culture for the Mayor's office.…
BBC warns 6Music presenter George Lamb over election comments
BBC 6Music has warned presenter George Lamb after he appeared to back Boris Johnson on air before the London mayoral election, breaching BBC editorial guidelines on impartiality though not Ofcom rules.…
talkSPORT sack James Whale over Boris support
talkSPORT has terminated James Whale's contract after he urged listeners to vote for Boris Johnson in the London mayoral race, breaching Ofcom's impartiality rules.…
Amy Winehouse questioned by police over crack video
Amy Winehouse has been questioned by police over a video published by The Sun showing her apparently taking drugs, and Boris Johnson has said he would like her to back his mayoral campaign.…