The crime writer PD James has died at the age of 94.

Former BBC director general Mark Thompson says a failed digital media initiative at the broadcaster, which resulted in a loss of about £100m (about €120.5m), deteriorated under his watch.

Sir Alex Ferguson will be honoured with a special Diamond award to mark the 60th anniversary of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year show in Leeds tonight.

Families are spending less and less on their weekly shops and increasingly switching to discounters like Aldi and Lidl.

Irish families are continuing to cut back on their weekly shop, spending €67 less on groceries this year compared to 2012.

Top BBC executives denied ever having heard about Jimmy Savile’s sex crimes despite Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman’s claim they were “common gossip”.

Top BBC executives denied ever having heard about Jimmy Savile’s sex crimes despite Newsnight host Jeremy Paxman’s claim they were “common gossip”.

An argument at a Las Vegas hotel triggered a shoot-out that left three people dead and at least six injured, police said.

The New York Times Co is selling The Boston Globe and its related assets, in order to focus on its namesake newspaper.

A review has absolved senior BBC executives of trying to bury an explosive story about one of its best-known children’s television stars, saying management errors were to blame for the fact that a planned exposé on paedophilia claims against the late Jimmy Savile was cancelled.

The review into Newsnight’s shelving of a report into Jimmy Savile’s decades long campaign of sexual abuse is due to be released today.

The review into Newsnight’s shelving of a report into Jimmy Savile’s decades long campaign of sexual abuse will be released tomorrow.

The head of the Royal Opera House, Tony Hall, was given the biggest job in broadcasting today after being appointed BBC director-general as the corporation acted quickly to move on from its crisis.

Britain’s BBC must undergo a radical overhaul in the wake of “shoddy” journalism which led to the resignation of its chief or its future will be in doubt, the head of the state-funded broadcaster’s governing body said yesterday.

The BBC's new Director-General George Entwistle has promised big changes with interactivity at the channel, with options to watch the likes of classic soaps to Glastonbury music festival and sporting events like the World Cup from various angles, giving viewers much more control.

The BBC have been awarded the broadcast rights for the next four summer and winter Olympics up to 2020.

George Entwistle is to become the new Director General of the BBC.

Astronomer Patrick Moore said tonight he was “staggered” to be celebrating the 55th anniversary of ‘The Sky At Night’.

BBC director general Mark Thompson defended Jeremy Clarkson today but admitted the 'Top Gear' host was a “polarising figure” for viewers.

The BBC is set to cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of changes aimed at making savings of around 20%, according to sources.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has been called upon to offer “a clear explanation” over how the BBC lost their exclusive rights coverage of the sport.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has ended his long-standing boycott of the BBC.

BBC budget cuts are leading to an exile of on-screen talent to rival channels, BBC1 controller Danny Cohen claimed today.

Scriptwriter John Sullivan has died at the age of 64, the BBC announced today.

The BBC will cut around 360 jobs and close hundreds of websites as part of “a more streamlined” approach to its online service which was announced today.

SUNDERLAND chairman Niall Quinn believes the politics surrounding the World Cup 2018 bidding process meant England’s bid had “no great chance” of success.

BBC director general Mark Thompson today defended the Panorama exposé of alleged bribery at FIFA which has been accused of damaging England’s chances of hosting the World Cup.

A planned strike by BBC journalists which would have disrupted TV and radio programmes next week was called off tonight to allow fresh talks to be held in a row over pensions

A woman appeared in court today charged with kidnap and blackmail in the North.

BBC journalists could strike over Christmas and the new year in their bitter dispute over pensions, it was revealed today as programmes continued to be disrupted amid a 48-hour walkout.

BBC radio and TV news programmes were disrupted today after thousands of journalists went on strike in a row over pensions.

THE deputy director general of the BBC will be axed from his post with a golden goodbye of more than £500,000 (€570,000).

THE BBC is to close radio stations, slash spending on its website and cap other parts of its budget.

The BBC faced the threat of strikes today amid claims that up to 600 jobs could be axed after the corporation confirmed the closure of its digital radio station 6 Music.

A TEARFUL Terry Wogan signed off his breakfast show for the final time this morning and told his eight million listeners: “I’m going to miss you.”

Tearful Terry Wogan signed off his breakfast show for the final time this morning and told his eight million listeners: "I'm going to miss you."

Jonathan Ross has accepted a £3m (€3.37m) pay cut.

TOP BBC managers claimed nearly £175,000 (about €195,000) in expenses in three months, it was revealed yesterday.

The BBC is to cull more than 100 top management posts in a cost-cutting drive aimed at making savings of almost £20m (€22m).

The BBC has warned its biggest stars they face a minimum 25% pay cut.

Actress Wendy Richard died today after a battle with cancer, her agent said.

Donations double after advert airs.

A row has erupted in Britain over the refusal of both the BBC and Sky News to air an emergency appeal for Gaza.

A man who works on behalf of victims of alleged collusion in the North has asked his solicitors to sue the chief constable, Hugh Orde.