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Chartridge Conference Centre becomes ‘Hotel Santa’

December 19, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Television

Chartridge Conference Centre was magically transformed into Lapland-style ‘Hotel Santa’ when it was used by BBC One to film its Christmas Day comedy drama special, ‘Lapland’. The bittersweet comedy features the Lewis family from Birkenhead who save all year to make Christmas special. This year they decide to really push the boat out and book …

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Titan Internet hosting boosts BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars’ website

June 29, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Hosting

News Release June 29 2011 Tango tour lifts website for Strictly stars Vincent & Flavia Titan Internet, the company that hosts the website for Strictly Come Dancing stars Vincent & Flavia, has reported a big rise in traffic coinciding with the dancers’ hugely popular Midnight Tango live tour. Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are performing …

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Dar.Ra NOW IS NOW EP brings drama to the music world

March 7, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Rock

Artist: Dar.Ra Title: Now Is Now/EP Label: Kusha Deep Music Release Date: April 2011 Digital And CD Release Through Itunes + Kusha Deep Three new dramatic pieces of musical persuasion written and produced by UK writer Dar.Ra, that once again holds the flag up for British music in the 21st century. Epic, Gothic and Thematic …

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Inlet Technologies Marks Seventh Successive Year of Growth by Doubling Revenues in 2010

January 26, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Technology

RALEIGH, NC – January 25, 2011 – Inlet Technologies, the leader in innovative solutions for digital media preparation, announced today that 2010 marked the company’s seventh successive year of growth, with 2010 revenue twice the record revenue achieved in 2009, and Inlet’s R&D organization more than doubling in size. Inlet’s ongoing success can be attributed …

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Jim Brandenburg & Neil Lucas to Speak at Grays of Westminster & Nikon Owner Magazine Grand Christmas Dinner

October 2, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Photography

One of the world’s greatest nature photographers, Jim Brandenburg will be speaking at the Grays of Westminster and Nikon Owner magazine Grand Christmas Dinner, to be held at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London. Mr Brandenburg will be introduced by David Attenborough’s distinguished television producer, Neil Lucas. London, UK, September 30, 2010 – …

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BOOKIE FORCED TO SUSPEND STIG BETTING

August 23, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Television

PADDY POWER PRESS RELEASE BOOKIE FORCED TO SUSPEND STIG BETTING (23 August 2010) Leading bookmaking outfit Paddy Power have today suspended betting on the identity of The Stig from BBC’s Top Gear following a flood of bets on endurance racing driver Ben Collins. Paddy Power installed Collins as favourite when they released betting on The …

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iomart Hosting gives Kate Humble cloud support for charitable website

June 3, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

BBC Springwatch presenter Kate Humble’s travellers’ website Stuff Your Rucksack has turned to iomart Hosting to cope with its increasing popularity. Stuff Your Rucksack is a charitable website that helps responsible travellers to make a practical difference to the lives of people in developing countries by packing items that can help the communities they visit …

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ITV announce World Cup Match Split

March 29, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Soccer

ITV and BBC announce World Cup match split ITV and the BBC can today confirm the split of matches for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Live coverage of England’s group games will be split between the two broadcasters as follows: Saturday 12 June  19:30  England v USA   ITV1 Friday 18 June   19:30  …

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BBC HINDI

March 26, 2010 | Author: | Posted in PR & Publishing

As India’s Highways Minister, Kamal Nath, has announced the plans to build 20 kilometres of roads a day from June 2010, BBC Hindi is embarking on a three-week journey across India to find out how this construction may change the nation. As part of the ambitious multimedia project, Highway Hindustan -  Rasta Future Ka, from …

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Five Academy Award nominations for BBC Films

February 3, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Film

Carey Mulligan‘s breakout performance in Lone Scherfig‘s An Education has been recognised by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today with an additional nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role, to complement her existing BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations. This joins the film’s other two nominations for Best Picture (Finola Dwyer, Amanda …

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BBC launches BBC 2012 – London Apprenticeships

February 3, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Television

The BBC is launching its first apprenticeship scheme in London specifically aimed at people who want to gain a qualification whilst working rather than through the traditional university-based route. Over the next three years, to 2012, year-long apprenticeships will provide on the job training across BBC Vision Productions, alongside a study programme. Delivered by the …

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Russell Howard Tickets Hot This December

November 27, 2009 | Author: | Posted in Art, Entertainment, Performing Arts

In the run-up to Christmas, other than the usual pantomimes and Christmas parties, according to online events experts, IKnowWhereItsAt.com, the hottest tickets on the block are Russell Howard‘s stand up comedy tour “Big Rooms and Belly Laughs”. With all the demand for his tickets, Russell Howard is proving what Stuart Lee and many other comics …

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Music Presenter Lauren Laverne stars in tongue-in-cheek video for Drinkaware

July 24, 2009 | Author: | Posted in Music

Former singer and music presenter Lauren Laverne stars in a new film for alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware.

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