29/07/2011 BBC News at Six

The tabloids on trial, two newspapers are fined for contempt

of court, many more have to pay out for liable. Chris Jefferies was

briefly arrested on suspicion of murder, but freed without charge.

The Attorney General hits out at how the Sun and the Mirror covered

the story. These two newspapers lost the plot and engaged in a

feeding frenzy over the new year period, in which they were trying,

the copy became more extreme, as each day went by. A total of eight

newspapers have to pay substantial damages for libelling Mr Jefferies.

Chris Jefferies is the latest victim of the regular witch-hunt

and character assassination conducted by the worst elements of

the British tabloid media. Also on tonight's programme:

Norway grieves, as the first funerals take place after last

week's massacre. Formula One, some live race also no

longer be free for TV viewers, as BSkyB shares the rights.

Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall have one last rehearsal before the big

day. Homes and businesses under threat,

the Government's urge today re- Good evening, welcome to the BBC

News. Tabloid newspapers found themselves in the dock today. The

Daily Mirror from fined and the Sun, after printing details about the

landlord of Joanna Yeates, murdered last year. Chris Jefferies was

arrested last December, but freed without charge. The Attorney

General said the newspaper's copy could have seriously prejudiced the

course of justice. The Sun, and The Mirror and six other newspapers had

to pay substantial damages to Mr Jefferies for libel.

He was the innocent man who was taken apart by the tabloids. Chris

Jefferies was vilified by the Sun and the Daily Mirror, that was the

damaging judgment from the Lord Chief Justice today. He said if

Chris Jefferies faced trial, these articles would have created

substantial risks to the course of justice. The articles were

published as Chris Jefferies was under arrest, suspected of

murdering Joanna Yeates. While he was in custody, his past was

dissected, his behaviour questioned. The Daily Mirror, linked him to an

earlier murder and paedophile offences. So great was the concern

over these articles, that it was the Government's chief law officer

who prosecuted the papers. When Mr Jefferies was arrested, these two

newspapers completely lost the plot. They just went on a sort of

extraordinary frol ic of villification of Mr Jefferies -

frolick of villification of Mr Jefferiess, it was outrageous.

Joanna Yeates's disappearance dominated the headlines over

Christmas and new year, a neighbour, Vincent Tabak, has admitted killing

her, he faces court in the autumn. Today at the High Court the Sun was

fined �18 though, the Mirror, �50 though. For both the financial

penalties did not end there. In a separate hearing, they were among

eight newspapers who agreed to pay out substantial libel damages to

Christopher Jefferies, the actual amount remains private. All the

papers apologised to Mr Jefferies, who wasn't in court. His lawyer

spoke to him. Christopher Jefferies is the latest victim of the witch-

hunt and character assassination, conducted by the worst elements of

the British media. Many of the stories published in these

newspapers are designed to monster the individual. The coverage of the

Joanna Yeates case could become a legal watershed for newsroom, say

some experts. The Mirror is planning to appeal against the

contempt of court real rule - ruling, but this is seen as a

pivitol day for the press. It is extremely expensive day for sectors

of the press, with not only the contempt of court fine, but in

addition the libel and court costs which were substantial. This is a

terrible month for the tabloids, after the extremes of the phone

hacking scandal, now they are making more headlines, with

questions about the judgment of some of those at the top of the

newspaper trade. The Attorney General's statement

has shone another negative light on tabloid journalism, now everything

from the techniques employed by the journalists to the impact on the

victims is under scrutiny. After the phone hacking you would

think it couldn't get any worse the tabloid, now this? Terrible month

and dreadful day. Humiliating for the newspapers who have had to pay

out the libel payments to Christopher Jefferies. Embarrassing

and humiliating for the newspapers found guilty of contempt of court.

A contempt of court that was wholly theoretical, it is supposed to

protect against newspapers prejudicing a future trial, there

was never going to be a future trial of Christopher Jefferies,

because he's entirely innocent. The Attorney General has decided to

step in and read the newspapers the riot act. Will it make a

difference? Well he has other sanctions to apply, an editor went

to jail before for contempt of court, we haven't seen that

yesterday. That other tabloid and the News of the World and the

hacking scandal, any news there? Revelations that not only Sara

Payne, but also the policeman who investigated her daughter's

disappearance and murder may have had his phone hacked. And then a

statement today issued by his solicitor on behalf of Glenn

Mulcaire, he was the private detective who conducted most of the

phone hacking for News of the World, as far as we are aware. He said he

acted as an employee on the instruction of others. Any

suggestion that he acted in such matters unilaterally is untrue, if

you read between the lines of that, what he's doing is throwing this

straight back at the News of the World and News International. So

the spotlight wings back to them. BSkyB, of which Rupert Murdoch's

News Corporation is the major shareholder, has reported operating

profits of over one billion pounds. The board gave unanimous backing to

James Murdoch to stay on, despite questions being raised in the light

of the phone hacking scandal, and his evidence given to MPs. There is

flash photography in this report from our business editor.

On the menu for British Sky Broadcasting today, annual results

which showed revenues or income of �6.6 billion, up 16%. Which contoll

dates his position as the biggest - consolidates his position as the

biggest British broadcaster, but for its chairman, James Murdoch,

life hasn't been rosy, because he's also chairman of the arm that owned

News of the World. Given the criticism of News International and

James Murdoch, why did the board take the view that James Murdoch

shouldn't stand down as chairman? The vast majority of shareholders

are very supportive of James, they recognise his contribution. They

want to see the appropriate system of governance and independence at

Sky, which we will have and continue to have. But he has strong

support with shareholders and in the business and from the board.

But evidence from these two former colleagues of James Murdoch, Colin

Myler and Tom Crone, could weaken James Murdoch, depending on this

committee rules over a disagreement between them, about when James

Murdoch knew about the extent of phone hacking at the News of the

World. Colin Myler and Tom Crone have made statements that the

evidence given to the committee by James Murdoch was incorrect. We

want more details of that, we want them to supply more information.

Once we have that it is very likely we will want to put that to James

Murdoch and hear his response. What's striking is all the bad

publicity about what happened at BSkyB's biggest shareholder, News

Corporation, doesn't seem to have harmed BSkyB. In a pretty weak

economy, British Sky Broadcasting pushed up its operating profits by

more than a billion pounds. It ended the year with 10.3 million

paying customers, and it is handing back to shareholders �750 million

in cash. The moment James Murdoch's more

famous father, Rupert Murdoch received a foam pie in the face,

delivered by this protestor, who today pleaded guilty to assault.

would just like to say this has been the most humble day of my life.

What if the Murdoch's find something much worse than foam

sticking to them, would that persuade the regulator that BSkyB

is no longer fit and proper to hold a broadcasting license. I strongly

refute any suggestion that BSkyB is not an appropriate, fit and proper

owner of a broadcast license. The license is held by the company. And

the company is controlled by an majority of independent directors

at board level, we have strong systems of control, and strong

standards, right throughout Sky. Which implies that if the going

gets stuff for James and Rupert Murdoch, the independent directors

of Sky, would try to put distance between themselves and the

business's founders, the Murdochs. Two men have been seriously injured

after their light aircraft crashed into a residential area in Greater

Manchester. The plane caught fire as it landed between two houses in

Salford. The injured pilot and passenger were taken to hospital to

be treated for severe burns. President Obama has warned America

is in danger of losing its top credit rating if a decision to

solve the debt problem isn't agreed soon. The President has urged

Americans to keep up the pressure on Republicans and Democrats for a

compromise on a deal to raise the debt limit.

The first funeral has taken place of the many victims killed a week

ago in Norway, by the gunman Anders Behring Breivik. Bano Rashid was an

18-year-old Iraqi Kurd who came to Norway as a refugee in 1996.

Hundreds of people have attended a memorial service in Oslo, given by

the Labour Party there. The coffin, containing the body of

18-year-old, Bano Rashid, it is brought out from church, to be laid

to rest. Her family, originally from Iraq, mourning the loss of a

daughter, who had been a leading light in the Muslim community here.

Exactly a week ago, Bano Rashid was shot dead, along with more than 60

others, attend ago youth camp on the island of Utoeya. She had

dreamt of becoming a politician. So many friends and relatives came to

the funeral, that hundreds had to stand outside. She will be missed,

the youth can use her as an example to go into politics, or follow

their dreams, because she was well on her way to becoming a perfect,

perfect human being. This is just the first of at least 76 funerals

due to take place in the coming days. And while people mourn here,

thousands have been taking part in memorials being held in the capital,

Oslo. Members of the governing Labour

Party, gathered for an emotional reunion, the party, the target of

both attacks last Friday, the summer camp on Utoeya Island, had

been for its youth wing. The Prime Minister, Jens

Stoltenberg, said many had their finest young people were now dead.

But in unity, he said, they will manage to go on.

And as they mourned, the police took the man responsible for the

atrocity, Anders Behring Breivik, for a second round of questioning.

But so far they have not found any evidence he was part of a network

of extremists, as he claims. And so far there is no sign his

killing spree will deepen divisions within Norwegian society. At

today's funeral, Christians and Muslims, immigrants and ethnic

Norwegians, side-by-side. The top story tonight:

Tabloids in the dock over last year's arrest of Chris Jefferies

two, papers are fined for contempt, many more to pay out for libel.

Coming up: Stuart Broad leads an England

fightback in the second test against India at Trent Bridge.

Next season Lewis Hamilton dominates practice in Hungary.

The food crisis in Somalia, that is threatening thousands of lives is

deepening. With the United Nations warning that the worst is yet to

come. Many of the people affected by the familiar anyone are crossing

the border from Somalia to the refugee camp in Kenya. We report

from there. And still they come. Somalia's

weary exodus, 1500 a day, every day. Arriving at this refugee camp in

Kenya. Their only luggage, empty water containers. Yeah, he's hot.

Two-year-old Mohammed has diarrhoea and a fever. His mother tells me

she has been walking with him for three weeks.

As the you drought bites into Somalia, the condition of those

escaping is getting much worse. That is putting extra pressure on

the aid operation here at the border, the number of children on

the danger list at this hospital has doubled in the past fortnight.

Aiden, is three, his mother died on the way here. Things are getting

worse. Do you have enough to cope with it here? Right now we are

struggling, in terms of the human resources and supplies, because the

numbers are increasing quite quickly. What we are trying to do

is try to mobilise resources so we can bring in more doctors, more

nurses and buy a bit more of the medical commodities that we need.

And where to house everyone? The camps are bursting. Kenya doesn't

want refugees to move into this permanent settlement in case they

stay for good. The solution, at least for now,

comes in the form of these tents, thousands of them have just been

put up by the United Nations, there is one for each family here, and

they are filling up fast. Showing me round today is a young

Somali who fled here when war first came to his country. He has lived

in this camp for 20 years. Will he ever go home? I'm really optimistic

that in the near future everything will be back to normal, and that we

will be citizens in our own country. But while one man dreams, another

Somali family arrives, to set up camp in the wilderness. Here the

outside world can treat the symptoms of famine and conflict,

but it can't fix Somalia. Formula One fan also no longer be

able to watch all of the races live on the BBC from next year. The

corporation will share the broadcasting rights with Sky Sports,

it will be the first time the public will have to pay for

watching all of the races live. When news of this surprise deal

broke earlier on this morning t appeared to be an arrangement that

allowed the BBC to continue its F1 coverage, and make savings of an

estimated �30 million a season. It comes very much at a cost. It

represent as major scaling back of a popular and previously exclusive

service. From next season until 2018 the BBC will show just half of

the F1 calendar, as it happens, alongside prime time highlights

coverage. In contrast Sky will show practice, qualifying and the races

themselves as they happen throughout the racing year. It is

an overtaking manoeuvre, that is proving controversial.

Lewis Hamilton wins the German Grand Prix. It is moments like this

that have helped to make Formula One a ratings hit for the BBC. Now,

despite ever-growing audience, the corporation will share the action.

Today the teams have been practising ahead of this weekend's

Hungarian Grand Prix. All the talk was of Sky claiming poll for the

sport's coveted TV rights. We don't want to lose the bid, they do - the

Beeb, they do fantastic job, we have tried to find way to keep them

in, and generally now with BBC and Sky, the public will get much

better coverage. You couldn't ask for better coverage than the BBC

give, but you will have the same with Sky but a lot more coverage.

The BBC will still show certain key races live, the British Grand Prix

here at Silverstone, the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix, and

the concluding race of each season. It means now, for the first time,

viewers won't be able to watch every Grand Prix live on free--to--

air competition. Here at the world of motor sport, the reaction from

the fans was negative? People will get annoyed and go off it, it won't

help the sport and they will lose fans. It is the same as Wimbledon,

can you see that going to Sky, there is so much that England has

got that is already taken way from them with Sky, as in football and

anything else. It is something we should pay for and the BBC should

keep. If we are not able to watch all of the season or all the races

that is pretty disappointing. it make you buy Sky? No. F1 fits

into a wider portfolio of BBC sports rights. Other prized assets

include Wimbledon, the Grand National, and the Olympics.

Historic high-profile events that bring the corporation together. The

corporation must make 20% savings t appears no area is immune from cuts.

We have to be pragmatic, we have to be flexible and adaptable, we are

operating in a very tough financial climate, there are lots of

pressures on the BBC to deliver savings, this new deal does that.

Before today's news, there had been speculation that the BBC may be

forced to drop its F1 coverage all together. Now this joint deal has

been struck, it will be for the sports' fans to give their verdict

in the years ahead. Sky have tried to reassure fans by stressing there

will be no ad breaks during their sports sessions. But with a company

that relies and a sport that relies so much on sponsors are are doubts

about that. This is an example of maximising

revenue and audience reach. The Ministry of Defence is to cut

another 7,000 civilian jobs on top of the 25,000 posts announced last

year. A letter seen by the Guardian Newspaper, and sent to all civilian

staff, says the cuts are necessary and concedes the move will raise

questions which can't be answered immediately. It will bring MoD

numbers down by around a third over a period of nine years.

After a convincing win at Lords last week, England's cricketers

have struggled on the first day of the second test against India at

Trent Bridge. In front of a full house, the home side suffered an

early collapse, only reaching 221 all-out, thanks to a spirited

fightback, thanks to Stuart Broad. A short time ago India were 61 in

rely. After England's Gero nimo spirit

took them to a first victory at Lords, this caught the public's

imagination. There is a feeling that this team is on the March.

thank you very much. Overcast, not a high-scoring game, fingers

crossed hopefully we can turn it round. After losing the toss they

were in retreat. The reviews that they wanted would have saved them.

Sreesanth striking in his first over. Kevin Pietersen was as

confident as ever, after 202 he might well be in the first test. He

had hardly time to digest lunch before being back in the pavilion.

Wickets were flying, Praveen Kumar was brought back, the swing bowler

had Morgan drapped LBW. Matthew Prior the latest to be done by

swinging ball. Bresnan led a brief resistance, Bell followed. England

now 124-8. But having seen his colleagues humbled by India all day,

Stuart Broad finally wrested some initiative. He scored a vital 50,

taking his side to 2221 all out. James Anderson's first all was

telling. Although this is a long way from the glory of Lords,

eventually they have produced some of the spirit.

Now you wait for years, then two come along at once. Tomorrow the

second Royal Wedding of the summer takes place, as Zara Phillips ties

the knot with Mike Tindall. Their wedding is expected to be more down

to earth than the grand affair enjoyed by William and Kate. It

will be a grand fair at Canongate Kirk. The wedding may be tomorrow,

but the celebrations are about to start, aren't they? Yes, the guests

have started arriving, we are told the happy couple have left the

palace and are expected here within a few minutes time. There may be up

to 400 guests here this evening, among them many members from the

world of sport, and members of the royal family as well. What a venue

for what is likely to be a very big celebration.

They are a low-key couple, who had been planning for a private

ceremony, but this was a very public entrance for Zara Phillips

and Mike Tindall, as they arrived for a final run through for their

wedding. It has taken them eight years to get to this point. She was

the royal wild child with a tongue piercing and he was a tough rugby

player from Yorkshire. Introduced in 200 by rugby fan, Prince Harry,

they seemed an unlikely couple. But together they have become sporting

royalty, she a World Championship eventer, he captain of England. And

when they got engaged last year, in typical style, the laidback pair

posed for official pictures wearing jeans. In fact, they are so laid

back, their families say they found it hard to fix the timings for the

wedding. I think there were a number of factors on the date,

probably had quite a bit to do with the start of the England warm-up

games as well. The date was a tricky one to choose. Managed to

squeeze it in. Edinburgh has been getting ready. There are extra

police. But the narrow historic streets mean wellwishers will be

limited. Already they have been gathering.

Their friendly understated welcome, perhaps adding to Scotland's

longheld royal appeal. The Royal Family connections stretch a long

way back to Balmoral, the tartan image, Queen Vicoria developed that.

The Queen enjoys Balmoral a lot and the simple lifestyle. And Zwara

went to Gordonstoun, and that is the premier school, that is

probably why the wedding will be held here. What about commemorative

souvenir, one bride walking down the aisle tomorrow has taken up the

baton, she was due to marry in the church where they are tying a knot,

but when requested agreed to shift their venue. I'm happy, I hope she

is. I'm really looked forward to tomorrow's big day, I hope she

enjoys her big day as well, like every bride should. When it comes

to public appearances, Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall are used

to being in the background, just how they like it. Tomorrow it is

their turn to take centre stage. Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall have

arrived here within the last few moments. They are making their way

to the Royal Yacht Brittannia, a yacht bizarre ra has fond memory

she spent a considerable - Britannia, she has fond memories of

childhood here. For the vast majority of people on the yacht

carriages are expected at might night, she may go earlier.

Now a look at how the weekend weather will be shining or not

It looks good, there will be showers for most of us this weekend.

Cloud as well. The headline is bright, rather than sunny. Even

with the cloud t will feel quite warm. We have seen more cloud today

across the southern half of the UK, by contrast, the sunshine came out

across the north. A lovely evening in Scotland, clear skies here

overnight. Clear skies in Northern Ireland, northern England, parts of

the Midland with parts to the south west. A bit chily where skies are

clear from northern England and northwards. Sunshine to begin with

in these parts, through the day the clouds may increase, and for some

areas the clouds will decrease, for just about all of us it will be dry

and fine. For Scotland the cloud won't build up at all. For central,

southern areas lots of sunshine. The cloud will bubble up and

increase in northern England, not so much around the coast, plenty of

sunshine here. The cloud will remain for most of the day for East

Anglia and London. The clouds will break up a bit towards central and

southern England, improving across the south west as well. Good

sunshine here. Across Wales the cloud will decrease through the

afternoon, any spots of main in the morning will fade away, with

sunshine it will turn out to be warm. For Northern Ireland, after a

bright start the cloud will tend to build through the day, you might

get a spot of rain throughout the day. Generally it will be dry. For

Northern Ireland on Sunday thicker clouds, drizzley rain, pushing into

Scotland, around some of the western fringes of England and

Wales, with more sunshine and warmth towards the east. If you are

heading towards the beaches on A reminder of tonight's main news,

the tabloids are in the dock, as two newspapers are fined for

contempt of court, and many more have to pay out for libel. Chris