Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross

Another happening day in Gerrards Cross

OK, so it’s been a slow day chasing invoices. I have to write about something, the process is deep in my loins. Or something like that. Still, things do happen in Gerrards Cross so I thought I’d fill you in. Having said that, if you’ve purchased this week’s copy of the Buckinghamshire Advertiser you’re probably already in the know. Read the rest of this entry »

Local TV news is set for the UK

You stay classy, High Wycombe: Get ready for local TV

Are you all excited about the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s plans to introduce local TV? It’s a story that’s been making headlines since the idea was first mooted back a the start of 2011. More recently, the proposals have been fleshed out with Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announcing this autumn that a sixth terrestrial TV channel could be launched before the end of 2012; it will be broadcast nationally but there will be heavy localised content specific to different regions too. A further ten to 15 local services are hoped to launch before 2015. Read the rest of this entry »