So BBC Scotland viewers can watch BBC Reporting Scotland at 6:30 then also watch BBC Reporting Scotland News at 7 at 7pm? Seems like overkill.
I agree. âThe Sevenâ and âThe Nineâ brands were unique and, if I recall correctly, were key selling points for BBC Scotland when it launched.
While I understand the reasoning behind extending the âReporting Scotlandâ branding to unify all of BBCâs Scottish news output under a single brand, I believe that retaining âThe Sevenâ and âThe Nineâ as distinct entities would have been a better approach. By refining their format to align more closely with BBCâs network news styleâwhile maintaining a hyper-localized focusâthey could have strengthened their identity. This strategy might have also provided a stronger opportunity to compete directly with STV.
A lot of US local stations do have nothing but news after news after news. Iâm guessing the BBC are getting in on that?
I mean one can think that both are overkill.
Do keep in mind that that BBC bulletin is only there because it has to be. When they launched that Scotland channel, part of its licence was that it had to have its own bulletin. It was on at 9 for an hour originally, from a separate studio. By moving it to 7 and doing it from the Reporting Scotland studio, they can use the same crew as the 6:30 show, which saves on costs.
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Shame theyâre not using the newsroom set now. That location is stunning.
Are any other shows still recorded from this spot?
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The problem was even though it was a very well produced program, The Nine rated very poorly. As such, it was hard to justify continuing to spend money on it - especially considering the BBCâs financial woes.
Clean Feed is reporting that BBC Singapore is scaling back the original team and opens new seats for a News Editor and journalists. It will also operates independently from London in technical aspects.
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Quite the oddity - BBC World News America coming from London. Assuming Washington had technical issues.
Yeah, âTechnical issuesâ - I read that as Trumpyâs friends screwing up the studio. 
BBC World Service is cutting 130 jobs for an upcoming savings plan.
Key changes will include; closing posts across the BBC World Service in the UK and internationally, closing roles in BBC Monitoring whilst also reinvesting in strategically important skills, making changes to the commissioning mix on World Service English, and reshaping some of our World Service Language teams to enhance the focus on digital output.
BBC journalist Krisztina Satori provided a list of programmes that may be axed on her Mastodon:
Also: BBC Newsâ Digital Director is off to SVT Sweden.
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Its different channels to be fair. Reporting Scotland is BBC 1 Scotland, followed by the One Show. Then, the 7pm news is on BBC Scotland.
An issue with the control room there, apparently.
BBC News announces new international model to focus on growth
The changes will strengthen BBC Newsâ ability to serve audiences independent and impartial news, counter disinformation, and deliver on editorial priorities.
BBC Newsâ international output and the BBC World Service have never been more needed as the fight against disinformation intensifies and press freedom is increasingly under threat globally. The BBCâs trusted journalism has to go further, to reach more of those who need it most and to provide an alternative for those who want impartial coverage.
â Jonathan Munro, Global Director and Deputy CEO, BBC News
BBC News has announced a new way of working internationally to enhance opportunities for audience growth around the world and to simplify the organisationâs structure.
Later this year, six regional directors will be appointed to lead six regions across the world both editorially and operationally. Grouping the world into six distinct areas, the regional directors will be tasked with growing audiences in their region and providing clear reporting lines for each of the BBC World Serviceâs 42 language services.
These changes will strengthen BBC Newsâ ability to serve audiences with independent and impartial news, to counter disinformation and to deliver our editorial priorities, with accountability and clarity at the centre of the plan.
Outside the UK, the six regional directors will make the most of regional expertise and have a regional headquarters. The regions are: Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Central and South Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa.
Enhancing regional leadership will mean more devolved responsibilities from London and the oversight of regional spending, governance and culture. To fund these positions, leadership roles in London will close.
BBC News remains the most trusted news provider in an increasingly polarised world and where our services are being outspent by billions in the form of state-backed media. The new model of working will ensure the BBCâs global operation is fit to face its future challenges.
Jonathan Munro, Global Director and Deputy CEO, BBC News, says:
âBBC Newsâ international output and the BBC World Service have never been more needed as the fight against disinformation intensifies and press freedom is increasingly under threat globally. The BBCâs trusted journalism has to go further, to reach more of those who need it most and to provide an alternative for those who want impartial coverage.
âThese plans put audiences first, supercharging our ability for growth to reach more people with independent news, and to put the BBCâs global operations in the best position to succeed in our mission.â
The BBCâs global news output and the BBC World Service deliver outstanding programmes and services to audiences in the UK and around the world across 42 different languages services. Primarily through the BBC World Service, we reach 450 million people on average every week.
I can see why for some of the shows, but pick of the world? that canât be expensive to make. its essentially a greatest hits show
Will this mean the BBC will rely more on local reporters and press agencies (AP, AFP etc.) rather than its own correspondents to cover overseas news?
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