VIDEO: YouTuber Saffron Barker reveals to Strictly superfan grandmother that she’ll compete on this year’s show
YouTube superstar Saffron Barker was last week announced as part of this year’s much anticipated Strictly Come Dancing line-up.
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Broadcasting watchdog rejects criticism of plans to police online content
The Irish broadcasting watchdog has rejected criticism that it is not the right institution to regulate harmful online content of social media giants Facebook and Twitter.
Asda, Marks & Spencer and McDonald’s junk food ads banned
Junk food ads from Asda, Kellogg’s, Marks & Spencer and McDonald’s have been banned after they were discovered on children’s websites and YouTube channels.
Social media platforms not as transparent as we would like, says ad regulator
The head of the UK’s advertising watchdog has said social media platforms are “not as transparent as we would like”, as complaints about online ads spiked last year by 41%.
10-year-old film-maker puts autism in the spotlight
A schoolgirl has become a video star as she helps explains autism to the world.
Tommy Robinson banned from Facebook for breaking rules on ‘organised hate’
Activist Tommy Robinson has had his official Facebook page and Instagram profile removed because he has posted “in ways that violate our policies around organised hate”, according to the social network.
Driver filmed bragging he can use phone safely behind wheel – then crashes
A cyclist in Scotland has shared a video of himself arguing with a motorist over using a mobile phone at the wheel – just moments before the angry driver rear-ends another car.
Sir Paul McCartney’s Carpool Karaoke and Royal Wedding make list of 2018’s top 10 most viewed YouTube videos in the UK
SIR Paul McCartney's appearance on Carpool Karaoke has been named the top trending YouTube video of the year in the UK.
As Blue Peter turns 60, expert warns broadcasters must change tact to keep children tuned in thanks to iPads and YouTube
CHILDREN'S TV favourite Blue Peter will celebrate a big birthday this week when presenters – old and new – will mark the show’s 60th anniversary.
VIDEO: YouTube railway guru Geoff Marshall reveals the secrets of the Glasgow Subway
IT may appear to be a very simple circular network, but there are plenty of secrets behind the Glasgow Subway.
FIFA World Cup: The trends on YouTube ahead of Russia 2018
AS the world eagerly awaits the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, football fans are turning to YouTube to research and gear up for this summer’s tournament.