UK: NTL AIMS TO GO RACING
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NTL, the cable television company, has revealed plans to join the Go Racing consortium which is bidding to gain the UK television rights for horse racing. The consortium is comprised of Arena Leisure, BSkyB, and Channel 4. David Scott of Go Racing said NTL's involvement would complete "the essential UK elements required to maximise revenues and the profile of British racing". Go Racing is competing for the television rights with the television group Carlton. The Racecourse Association, which is conducting the negotiations on behalf of the UK's 59 racecourses, is expected to announce the winning bidder shortly.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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Sir Bob lets off a small Atomic bomb
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Planet 24, a media company owned by former rock singer Bob Geldof, is launching Atomic TV, a pop music channel. This is already broadcasting in Poland, and will shortly begin broadcasting in Romania. Negotiations are taking place for it to be launched in other European countries. However, difficulties are being experienced in Ireland, Geldof's home country. This country's broadcasting legislation is very outdated, and IRTC, the regulator, has expressed opposition to Geldof's plans.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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UK: FIRMS SHOW INTEREST IN TELEWEST SERVICE
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A further 14 companies have signed up to Telewest's new 'Active Digital' service, including Domino's Pizza, Thomson Holidays, Carlton Online and Flextech, bringing the total to 43 brands. The UK cable operator is expected to launch its interactive service for digital TV viewers by the end of March 2000.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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