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Sport on TV: Not-so-fast Eddie sets a blistering pace in the Cape

Sat, 25 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Eddie Izzard may be a brilliant stand-up comedian but he would have required extra powers of fortitude to stay on his feet after his latest endurance test. Three years ago he ran 43 marathons in 43 days around the UK in aid of Sport Relief, despite having no pedigree at long-distance running. It was an astonishing undertaking, but no undertaker was required.

i Assistant Editor's Letter: Social media and citizen journalism

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:00:07 GMT

'Too expensive and too corporate' – ITV presenter Adrian Chiles says of English football as he praises the German Bundesliga ahead of Bayern Munich facing Borussia Dortmund

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:40:11 GMT

The football presenter Adrian Chiles has expressed his concern at the lack of atmosphere inside big English grounds, and appealed to clubs to consider lowering ticket prices.

'Too expensive and too corporate' – ITV presenter Adrian Chiles puts the boot into English football and praises German Bundesliga as Bayern Munich face Borussia Dortmund

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:40:11 GMT

The football presenter Adrian Chiles has expressed his concern at the lack of atmosphere inside big English grounds, and appealed to clubs to consider lowering ticket prices.

BBC suspends chief technology officer and ends digital plan – after a £100m bill

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:23:45 GMT

The BBC has scrapped an ambitious attempt to create a digital production system and archive after admitting it had wasted almost £100m, adding that to continue the project would be “throwing good money after bad”.

BBC ends digital plan – after a £100m bill

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:23:45 GMT

The digital takeover: Why 2013 must see the end of traditional news consumption

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:10:14 GMT

I was in charge of The Sun website on the day that Amy Winehouse died. Driving in Hertfordshire when the call came through from the newsdesk, I was told: "The body of a woman has been found at a house in Camden, but we do not know if it is Amy or not."

i Assistant Editor's Letter: A glimmer of good news for Woolwich amongst the darkness

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:57 GMT

i Assistant Editor's Letter: The tale of the i Paper and the right to anonymity

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:57 GMT

MPs write to Privy Council to protest press industry's proposals for regulation

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:51:56 GMT

A majority of MPs on the House of Commons specialist media committee have written to the Privy Council to protest over the press industry's proposals for its future regulation.

Met commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe highlights media role in a more diverse force

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:32:20 GMT

Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, spoke today of the challenges shared by Scotland Yard and the news media in serving the needs of London's increasingly diverse population.

Incoming BBC news director promises action for more on-air female journalists

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:25:57 GMT

James Harding, the incoming Director of News at the BBC, has admitted his discomfort at the lack of women broadcasters on the BBC's bulletins and has promised to address the issue as a priority.

i Assistant Editor's Letter: When the odds are stacked against you...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:39 GMT

Company behind Bid and Price Drop shopping channels found to have made misleading price claims and product descriptions

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:16:13 GMT

The company behind the shopping channels Bid and Price Drop could have its broadcast licence revoked after being found to have consistently made misleading price claims and product descriptions.

i Assistant Editor's Letter: A British crack at The Final Frontier

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:39 GMT

Labour MP Tom Watson urges Theresa May to investigate 'suppressed' Leveson evidence

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:54:17 GMT

The Home Secretary has been asked to investigate whether vital reports and documents in the possession of Scotland Yard were seen in full by Lord Justice Leveson before he reached key conclusions in his report on the press.

Six of of 10 UK internet users access BBC website - but even that is below target

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:32:22 GMT

The BBC website has failed to hit its target of reaching 65 per cent of the UK adult online population by 2013, an official report revealed today.

Ian Burrell: YouTube's global reach is making it a powerful rival to TV

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:32:58 GMT

You all know Thomas "TomSka" Ridgewell right? You don't? Well, he's arguably the most popular British comedy star on the internet. His channel on YouTube, which he set up as a student, has a staggering 1.8 million subscribers and has registered 377 million views. To give you a comparison, Ricky Gervais, the mainstream British comedian who has done most to engage with the YouTube audience, has 128,000 subscribers and 15 million views.

i Assistant Editor's Letter: Fancy a family trip? Try the cemetery!

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:09 GMT

i Assistant Editor's Letter: The referendum we've all been waiting for...

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:39 GMT

Lawyer who took Rupert Murdoch's News International to court over hacking complains of 'bully boy tactics' over possible counter-claim

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:40:43 GMT

The lawyer instrumental in exposing phone hacking at the News of World is now being pursued by Rupert Murdoch's News International (NI) over the way he conducted a two year-long damages claim against the company, the High Court has heard.

i Assistant Editor's Letter: Pick up the phone and talk to your relatives, before you have in-laws too!

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:16 GMT

Whistleblowing: The New Yorker plugs its leak-proof leaking system

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:50:05 GMT

What do you do if you're a whistleblower with confidential documents you want to see the light of day? It may be ethical to email them to a dozen reporters, but will the men in dark suits come looking for you? In America this is increasingly the case, where the Obama administration has prosecuted more leakers under the draconian Espionage Act than all other presidencies combined.

Troubled BBC Newsnight making another apology - over accusations against Help for Heroes charity

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:09:10 GMT

The BBC is apologising for another bungled report on its flagship current affairs programme Newsnight, mistakenly accusing the charity Help for Heroes of misspending cash.

Older women are disappearing from TV due to combination of ageism and sexism, warns Harriet Harman

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:41:32 GMT

Women on television are affected by a “combination of ageism and sexism” that does not apply to men, new figures show.