What is News?

28/02/23

L/O: To explore the concept and format of news

TYPES OF NEWS -

TECHNOLOGY - Canada bans TikTok on government devices , The decision follows a review by Canada's chief information officer, and the app "presents an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security", a government spokesperson said in a statement.

SCIENCE - Rewilding seas: Some waters off England to get full protection , Fishing will be banned along with all activities that damage the sea bed, such as mining and laying cables.

BUSINESS - Ocado to price-match Tesco as supermarket battle steps up , Online grocer Ocado has stepped up the battle between supermarkets by saying it will price-match Tesco goods.

CLIMATE - Green flights not in easy reach, warn scientists , Plans for climate-friendly flying rest on creating greener jet fuels that have less impact on the environment.

WORLD - US Marshals Service target of ' major ' cyber-attack , Officials at the US Marshals Service (USMS) said on Monday that the breach compromised sensitive law enforcement information.

HEALTH - China should be honest on Covid origin , says US envoy , His comments come a day after US media reported that a federal agency had found the pandemic probably started from a laboratory leak in Wuhan.

UK / POLITICS / FAMILY / EDUCATION / ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS / LOCAL / SPORT / WEATHER / CELEBRITY / HUMAN INTEREST.

What exactly is  ' Fake News ' ?

Fakes news: False information used to shape your views , opinions or ideas.

The information is often exaggerated , heavily biased or simply not true.

It is often intentionally misleading.

It can also be known as propaganda.

Examples of Fake News - 

THE KING’S HEALTH IS FAILING

REPORTS OF PEACE WITH FRANCE SEND STOCKS SOARING IN LONDON

LIFE ON THE MOON

WORLD WAR ONE FAKE NEWS

THE REPORT OF MY DEATH WAS AN EXAGGERATION

 People spread fake news in order to manipulate the truth / change peoples views on an ongoing situation. This can also be done to influence society's and the public thoughts about something and shape them into what the creator of the fake news' beliefs or ideals.

07/03/23

L/O: To understand what news is and where to find it

What is News?

• News needs to be new
• It must means something to the audience - Something they need / want to know
• On BBC News there is a mixture of different sorts if stories depending on the audience
• Almost everything that interests you or your friends, could be a new story
• A good journalist will be able to find a story

Possible Stories - 

Penrice Protest - https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/penrice-school-threatens-permanently-kick-8188605

A Cornwall secondary school has spoken out following a protest which turned into a riot. Penrice Academy students had been due to protest against newly enforced toilet rules on Friday (February 24) when things got out of hand.

Parents and students have been protesting across the country in a row over toilet rules - uniting as part of a TikTok trend. Inside Penrice Academy, in St Austell, students took to flipping tables and shaking fences as things escalated.

The school has now spoken out by condemning the behaviour of some students, while thanking those who attended lessons or wanted to engage in a peaceful protest. It said those who didn't must be met with serious consequences - which could include being banned from prom or being kicked out of school permanently.

A parent told CornwallLive students had broken down fences, trashed goal posts, smashed bins and ran away from school. A child was also said to have badly injured herself trying to climb the fence. The school sent out a message asking select parents to collect their children as a result.

14/03/23

L/O: To write an effective news report; to practice interview questions

School Report Ideas:

• WHAT happened? - Traditional Cornish pasties are now owned by the French. Pasty company Proper Cornish, has been bought by Groupe Boncolac, a French snack supplier that sells to more than 30 countries.
• WHO was involved? - Proper Cornish boss Chris Pauling said he was confident the group was the right partner to take its business “to the next level”.
• WHERE did it take place? - France EU + Cornwall
• WHEN did it happen? - 8 March 2023 ( Approx )
• WHY did it happen? - In order to take proper cornish "to the next level" according to the boss, Chris Pauling

Facts are the building blocks of news so gather your own facts, figures and statistics and checks them carefully. Make sure you check your facts carefully.

Anchor Introduction ( 20 - 30s ) : 

Good evening, heres the latest news:

At 11:15 last night, a fire erupted at the newly refurbished, historical Bodmin Jail, 3 fire engines from Bodmin fire stations were dispatched, yet it wasn't till 7 hours later that it was extinguished. 6 were rescued, 2 were taken to hospital, 1 having serious burns. PC Smith made a statement involving that the cost of rebuilding will run into millions. Investigations are ongoing. Here's Patricia Sunbum reporting live on scene. (24s)

Good afternoon, heres the latest news:

Cornish pasty company, manufactured in Bodmin,' Proper Cornish ' snatched up by French snack supplier Groupe Boncolac for an undisclosed amount in order to " take things to the next level " according to Chris Pauling. The Cornish public are outraged by this contract, a commenter said " Just keep an eye out to make sure the new owners dont slip a bit of garlic in to the recipe" whilst a separate view states " Great news ! Any change and think they would be losing custom. " Here is Amelia Sunbum reporting live. (29s)

Millie stole this whole section from my blogspot

21/03/23

L/O : To write an effective news report story

Possible Questions To Ask:

•  Why was Proper Cornish sold to Groupe Boncolac?
• When was it sold to Groupe Boncolac?
• What will Groupe Boncolac do with Proper Cornish; 

Main Story: 

 

I am outside of Proper Cornish right now to report about the deal between them and Groupe Boncolac. 

Pasty company Proper Cornish, which has made the local delicacy for more than three decades, has been sold for an undisclosed amount to French snacks supplier Boncolac, who sell to over 30 countries.

 Proper Cornish, based in Bodmin, manufactures frozen, savoury pastry products in Cornwall, and is well-loved by customers being one of the largest pasty makers in the UK. Fans of the popular company are horrified at this deal, and some say the native and valued company’s pasties wont be the same,  with a commenter saying “Now rebranded as ‘Proper French” whilst another states ”A Cornish pasty is a Cornish pasty ! " Boss Chris Pauling stated that in order for Proper Cornish to "take things to the next level", they had to sell to a larger company like Groupe Boncolac and that he is confident they are the right partners. The Cornish Pasty Association added: “Their pasties will still be made at the same place, by the same team and with the same recipe.” Groupe Boncolac assures fearful customers that there will be no change to the goods, baked where they always have been, in Bodmin.

 Further information on this in an interview coming up next.