Daily Star
Is the Star backing the EDL?
There’s an interesting piece in today’s Independent that asks: The question is prompted by the front page of yesterday’s Daily Star, which ran a story claiming that the English Defence League wanted to become a political party: As I… Read more
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Daily Star and the English Defence League
Today, the Daily Star has decided to run with the following as its front page story: At first glance, the front page might seem like something of a departure for the Star. But if you look closely, you’ll see that all of the Star’s usual… Read more
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Worth mentioning?
Yesterday, Angry Mob blogged about an article from the Daily Mail. The article was about two Respect Party councillors who refused to take part in a standing ovation for a Marine who’d just been presented with the George Cross. As Angry Mob said,… Read more
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The world’s greatest newspaper?
The following are arguably some of the biggest stories currently deserving of attention from the newspapers: the riots in Egypt, Mubarak’s decision to step down as president, and the subsequent effect this may have had on other Middle Eastern… Read more
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False advertising
Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has resigned following the emergence of a video showing him making sexist remarks off air. How has the Daily Star decided to cover this story? Well, you have to admire their temerity, if nothing… Read more
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A sorry bunch of rags
Here’s a quick round-up of the most recent apologies or corrections or “expressions of regret” to have been negotiated by the PCC. The People have apologised to Kerry Katona: Kerry Katona Further to our article (October 10) claiming that… Read more
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Richard Desmond shows further contempt for his readers
Well. It’s finally happened: As Roy Greenslade reports: Richard Desmond’s newspapers and magazines have been formally excluded from the system of press self-regulation. It follows the refusal of Desmond’s company, Northern & Shell,… Read more
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Desmond values promoting Channel Five more than reporting news
Today, Daily Express readers are treated to the following fascinating news: Apparently: HIGH Street store Debenhams has announced it will sponsor Channel 5’s flagship serial Neighbours. Wow. Tell us more: Before and after each… Read more
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