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Two more channels prepare to stream on Freeview - RXTV Ofcom has this week issued new broadcasting licences for two standalone hybrid streaming services.

Two channels prepare to stream directly to Freeview and Freely users
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14.03.2025 23:13 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC culls TV sports news bulletins - RXTV Two years after the merger of the BBC's two news channels, the BBC is axing much of its UK-specific sports news provision.

State of the art studio set launched in 2023 could end up unused for most of the day as BBC outlines plan to cut back on TV sports news bulletins
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13.03.2025 22:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Majority want Freeview TV protected from axe - RXTV Amidst renewed uncertainty for the UK's digital terrestrial television service, better known as Freeview, new research shows widespread support

Majority want Freeview saved from the axe, according to new research
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13.03.2025 22:53 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The losers: the Sports Channels that are no longer on air - RXTV Many broadcasters have and tried and failed to challenge Sky's dominance of sports broadcasting since the 1990s.

Meet the losers: the sports channels that are no longer on air in the tough (and expensive) world of sports broadcasting
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04.03.2025 06:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Local TV operator That's TV confirms Freeview channel renewal bid - RXTV The UK's largest operator of local TV services says it is applying to renew all of its licences allowing it to keep its channels on air this year.

That's TV confirms it will seek to renew all of its local TV licences, but warns of extra costs of broadcasting on Freeview

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04.03.2025 06:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Sky confirms how Eurosport axe will affect channel line-up - RXTV Eurosport will be demoted on Sky satellite during its last day on air in the UK and Ireland, as channels are reshuffled.

Sky confirms changes to channel line-up caused by closure of Eurosport
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21.02.2025 11:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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French Ligue 1 football arrives on Prime Video - RXTV Prime Video is adding live coverage of Ligue 1 games from this weekend for viewers in the UK. No Prime Membership is required to watch the

Prime Video begins streaming live Ligue 1 French football on Saturday

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20.02.2025 13:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Why is my internet connected Freeview or Freely TV missing streaming channels? - RXTV Smart TV users miss out on Freeview or Freely streaming channels, even though they are connected to the internet and their TV supports

Why is my internet connected Freeview or Freely TV missing streaming channels?

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20.02.2025 13:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Freeview Updates - RXTV Keep up-to-date with the latest Freeview channel updates with an overview of the latest changes and retune events.

Minor Freeview changes today
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19.02.2025 16:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UKTV upgrades Sky and Freesat signal - RXTV The broadcaster behind TV channels including U&Dave, U&W and U&Yesterday has made a change to its satellite signal today.

UKTV upgrades satellite signal
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18.02.2025 17:12 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What's the future for Freeview local TV? - RXTV Current local TV operators face a year of regulatory scrutiny to determine if they're fit to operate a service on Freeview for another decade.

What's the future for Freeview's local channels?

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16.02.2025 07:32 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Fifth round FA Cup coverage on BBC and ITV confirmed - RXTV ITV will screen four games in the fifth round of the FA Cup, with the BBC picking up coverage of three games.

The BBC will show three games, ITV four games from the FA Cup fifth round
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16.02.2025 07:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Freeview streaming channels combine in new home - RXTV E-gaming channel GINX and extreme sports channel Extreme have relaunched on Freeview via the Channelbox streaming portal,

Two Freeview streaming channels combine in new home
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16.02.2025 07:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rakuten TV streaming service offers Valentine's specials - RXTV Rakuten TVΒ promises to becomes the perfect destination for lovers of romantic cinema with a selection of films that ...

Rakuten TV streaming service offers Valentine's specials

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11.02.2025 19:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ofcom consults on new TV prominence rules - RXTV The new Media Act means broadcasters can deliver some of their public service content via streaming services instead of on traditional

Ofcom consults on new TV prominence rules

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11.02.2025 19:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sky unveils next generation Sky Glass TVs - RXTV Four years after the original Sky Glass TV was launched, Sky has unveiled its second generation TV, plus plans for another new device

Two new Sky Glass TVs are coming...
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11.02.2025 19:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hearst channels to remain on Sky - RXTV Hearst Networks has signed a deal that will keep its channels, some already operated as a joint venture with Sky, on satellite and streaming services. Sky will continue to offer viewers access to Hear...

Channels including Blaze will remain on Sky's satellite and streaming platforms
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06.02.2025 16:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sky to screen live Darts on Freeview - RXTV Sky TV coverage of the opening night of the 2025 Darts Premier League season, featuring Luke Littler, will be made available on Freeview

Opening night of Premier League Darts 2025 season, featuring Luke Littler, to be shown live on free-to-air TV
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04.02.2025 21:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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ITV1 making major primetime change in 2026 - RXTV Commercial broadcaster changing times of two of its most popular shows to make them more streaming-friendly.

ITV1 making major primetime change in 2026

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04.02.2025 17:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sky remains home of darts until 2030 - RXTV Sky Sports will exclusively broadcast over 60 days of live coverage from the biggest darts tournaments each year until at least 2030.

Sky remains the home of PDC darts until 2030

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04.02.2025 16:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sky hikes prices by double the rate of inflation - RXTV From April, Sky's TV and broadband customers can expect to pay more for their services. But unlike other companies, some of Sky's customers...

Sky hikes prices by double the rate of inflation.

Find out who can exit penalty free:
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04.02.2025 15:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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STV reintroduces Shortland Street to UK screens - RXTV The New Zealand-based medical soap was periodically available on UK TV two decades ago. STV has added the soap to its streaming service

STV reintroduces Shortland Street back to UK screens...

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03.02.2025 20:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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More Brits Put up with Ads on Netflix - RXTV Latest ratings data covering the three months up to the end of 2024 show fewer homes had a Netflix subscription and more homes

More Brits put up with ads on Netflix

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03.02.2025 20:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Local TV operator That's TV found in breach... again - RXTV Broadcast regulator Ofcom says That's TV did not respond to its requests for information about the service it provides.

Local TV operator That's TV found in breach of licence conditions yet again...
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03.02.2025 20:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sneaky withdrawal of BBC Red Button Text gathers pace - RXTV There was an uproar when the BBC originally proposed to close its digital text service. Its closure now comes via the back door.

Sneaky withdrawal of BBC Red Button service gathers pace as more devices stop supporting it

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03.02.2025 20:44 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two "iPlayer only" 4th round FA Cup games coming to Freeview, Sky and Virgin - RXTV For the fourth round of the 2024/25 FA Cup season, two games billed as being iPlayer only will be shown on regular TV.

Two "iPlayer only" 4th round FA Cup games will be available on Freeview, Freesat, Sky satellite and Virgin
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03.02.2025 20:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sky News explores subscription options as funding deal runs out - RXTV After its funding guarantee ends less than four years from now, Sky News is looking at new subscription options.

Sky News explores subscription options ahead of its funding deal running out
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29.01.2025 17:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Era for Sky's NOW streaming service - RXTV Sky is migrating NOW users to the technology platform used by Peacock in the US in February.

A new era for NOW as it moves to a new technology platform from next month
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29.01.2025 17:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My5 launching on Sky Q ahead of big rebrand - RXTV Sky Q users are getting access to Channel 5's streaming app from February, just in time for its relaunch. Sky Q boxes will

The full My5 app is coming to Sky Q ahead of March rebrand to "5"
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28.01.2025 12:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Eurosport to stop broadcasting on Sky, Virgin Media and EE TV - RXTV Eurosport will be absorbed by TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland from the end of February.

Eurosport is closing in the UK and Ireland
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28.01.2025 09:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0