PCC give warning over coverage of mental health
The Press Complaints Commission has warned journalists that terms like 'nutter' and 'schizo' may breach its code on discrimination against people with mental illness.…
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Branson does more Sky bashing
Richard Branson has told BBC One's This Week that political types should consider breaking up News Corporation's media empire, claiming BSkyB's ITV stake will entrench Murdoch's influence.…
Defence deadline approaches in Busted case
Former Busted members Ki Fitzgerald and Owen Doyle are suing James Bourne, Matt Willis and the band's management over songwriting credits, with the defendants' response deadline expiring.…
EMI chief makes one last plea for copyright extension
EMI chief Eric Nicoli has urged government to extend the recorded music copyright term from 50 to 95 years, ahead of Andrew Gowers' intellectual property review.…
Ofcom to allow iPod mini-transmitters
Ofcom will legalise certain iTrip-style devices that let MP3 players transmit to car stereos, though some models on sale will stay illegal under its technical specifications.…
Illegal Dutch BitTorrent site forced offline by BREIN
Dutch anti-piracy group BREIN has forced the illegal BitTorrent site Extremepowertorrents.nl offline and is seeking 280,000 euros from its hosting company.…
Grouper.com deny Universal's copyright violation allegations
Video sharing site Grouper.com has rejected Universal Music Group's copyright infringement claims, citing its YouTube licensing deal and arguing Universal is targeting smaller rivals.…
There are no Portaloos at music festivals, okay?
Virtual Festivals has renamed its Best Toilets award after Portakabin Ltd complained the 'Portaloo' name infringed its registered trade mark.…
C4 boss has concerns over Sky's ITV shares purchase
Channel 4 chief Andy Duncan has voiced concerns about BSkyB's 17.9% stake in ITV, while Richard Branson has asked the Office Of Fair Trading to investigate.…
Italian industry groups back internet café anti-piracy raids
Seven people were arrested and 462 computers seized in raids on eight Italian internet cafés allegedly used to distribute copyrighted music, films and software.…
Madonna adoption ruling postponed
The Malawian High Court has postponed its ruling on whether human rights groups can challenge Madonna's adoption of David Banda, with a decision expected next week.…
Another Doherty arrest, shocker
Pete Doherty and two other men were arrested after police saw his Jaguar being driven erratically, and all three have been bailed while substances are analysed.…