16/11/2012
Other News In Brief
Eta Terror Suspect Arrested On Merseyside
Police on Merseyside have arrested a man wanted in Spain on suspicion of terrorism offences.
The Spanish Interior Ministry said Raul Angel Fuentes Villota, a suspected member of Basque separatist group Eta, had been on the run for 17 years.
He is accused of being involved in several killings in Spain.
Merseyside Police confirmed that a 46-year-old man was being held, and it was in discussions with the Spanish Embassy in London about his extradition.
Ofcom Warn Of Data Jam Threat
Steps need to be taken now to head off a looming "capacity crunch" on the UK's mobile networks, says regulator Ofcom.
As more people use broadband-connected smartphones and tablets, the amount of data Britons consume on the move each month has hit 20 million gigabytes.
If current trends play out, said Ofcom, demand for mobile data would grow by 80 times by 2030.
To cope with the data tsunami Ofcom has drawn up plans to release more radio spectrum and make the industry's use of existing spectrum more efficient.
MP Aide Arrested Over ‘Toilet Camera’
A former adviser to an MP has been arrested after a recording device, believed to be a camera, was found in the toilets of his constituency office.
David McConaghie is also a member of the Free Presbyterian Church and a prominent spokesman for a religious foundation.
He had been an election agent for David Simpson, the DUP MP for Upper Bann, in Northern Ireland.
His solicitor said: "Mr McConaghie has not been charged with any criminal offence."
Mr Simpson said: "The police are currently investigating issues pertaining to an individual brought to their attention by myself.”
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Police on Merseyside have arrested a man wanted in Spain on suspicion of terrorism offences.
The Spanish Interior Ministry said Raul Angel Fuentes Villota, a suspected member of Basque separatist group Eta, had been on the run for 17 years.
He is accused of being involved in several killings in Spain.
Merseyside Police confirmed that a 46-year-old man was being held, and it was in discussions with the Spanish Embassy in London about his extradition.
Ofcom Warn Of Data Jam Threat
Steps need to be taken now to head off a looming "capacity crunch" on the UK's mobile networks, says regulator Ofcom.
As more people use broadband-connected smartphones and tablets, the amount of data Britons consume on the move each month has hit 20 million gigabytes.
If current trends play out, said Ofcom, demand for mobile data would grow by 80 times by 2030.
To cope with the data tsunami Ofcom has drawn up plans to release more radio spectrum and make the industry's use of existing spectrum more efficient.
MP Aide Arrested Over ‘Toilet Camera’
A former adviser to an MP has been arrested after a recording device, believed to be a camera, was found in the toilets of his constituency office.
David McConaghie is also a member of the Free Presbyterian Church and a prominent spokesman for a religious foundation.
He had been an election agent for David Simpson, the DUP MP for Upper Bann, in Northern Ireland.
His solicitor said: "Mr McConaghie has not been charged with any criminal offence."
Mr Simpson said: "The police are currently investigating issues pertaining to an individual brought to their attention by myself.”
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TalkTalk Complaints Dominates Ofcom Data
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01 August 2013
Teenager Arrested Over Rape Of 12-Year-Old Girl
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Teenager Arrested Over Rape Of 12-Year-Old Girl
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the rape of 12-year-old girl in east London. Three males lead the girl to a "secluded" end of a street in Walthamstow at around 00:15 on Saturday before two of them attacked her, held her down and raped her.
08 January 2015
Green Party "Deeply Disappointed" At Ofcom Ruling
The Green Party has announced it is "deeply disappointed" at the Ofcom ruling not to be added to its major party list for the purposes of the May 2015 elections.
Green Party "Deeply Disappointed" At Ofcom Ruling
The Green Party has announced it is "deeply disappointed" at the Ofcom ruling not to be added to its major party list for the purposes of the May 2015 elections.
20 February 2013
4G Auctions Nets Less Than Expected
Ofcom have raised £2.34bn from its auction of 4G mobile spectrum, noticeably less than had been forecast. Predictions issued by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) had expected the auction to raise £3.5bn for the Treasury It was also significantly down on the £22bn raised by the 3G auction in 2000.
4G Auctions Nets Less Than Expected
Ofcom have raised £2.34bn from its auction of 4G mobile spectrum, noticeably less than had been forecast. Predictions issued by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) had expected the auction to raise £3.5bn for the Treasury It was also significantly down on the £22bn raised by the 3G auction in 2000.
20 September 2012
BSkyB Ruled 'Fit And Proper' By Media Regulator
BSkyB has been ruled as a "fit and proper" company to hold a broadcasting licence, by the UK media regulator. Ofcom investigated the broadcaster in the wake of the phone hacking scandal that engulfed Rupert Murdoch's media empire, which owns 39% of BSkyB.
BSkyB Ruled 'Fit And Proper' By Media Regulator
BSkyB has been ruled as a "fit and proper" company to hold a broadcasting licence, by the UK media regulator. Ofcom investigated the broadcaster in the wake of the phone hacking scandal that engulfed Rupert Murdoch's media empire, which owns 39% of BSkyB.
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