Hats off to Channel 4 who have announced that they intend to enter the world of regional Television news as ITV begin to vacate it.
Guardian media are reporting that
The broadcaster has held preliminary talks with both Ofcom and ITV over the matter, which could see Channel 4 invest funds in regional news services and infrastructure.
Channel 4 is considering the move after becoming concerned that ITV's retreat from regional news could affect its own coverage of the nations and regions.
The move will also surely help with the Channel's desire to aquire some of the money that goes to the BBC in funding public sector broadcasting
Channel 4 fears politicians may not agree to any new PSB settlement that does not safeguard regional news provision.
The move into regional output would also bolster Channel 4's public service credentials and safeguard the quality of its national news programming, as well as boosting its case to Ofcom for extra funding
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