BBC boss says ‘follow the rules’ after latest Lineker row
The director general of the BBC Tim Davie has said people need to follow the broadcaster’s social media rules when asked about the row involving football pundit Gary Lineker.
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Gary Lineker claims BBC departure was ‘a case of quit or be quitted’
Gary Lineker has claimed his departure from the BBC was a case of “quit or be quitted”.
Gary Lineker apology on Instagram post: ‘That image does not reflect my views’
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has “apologised unreservedly” for a social media re-post which featured a picture of a rat saying he would “never knowingly share anything antisemitic”.
Sokoto court adjourns social media activist’s trial
A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday adjourned the case of Hamdiyya Sidi, a social media activist accused of public nuisance, to March 13 and 14 for defence.
Bradford and Walsall working with police over post about Valley Parade fire
Bradford and Walsall are working with police to identify a social media user over a post which referred to the fire at Valley Parade which claimed the lives of 56 people.
Ilona Maher admits to nerves ahead of much-anticipated Bristol debut
Social media sensation Ilona Maher admitted that the nerves kicked in as she made her much-anticipated Bristol Bears debut in front of a record crowd.
Simon Harris supports Rhasidat Adeleke in wake of online abuse
Taoiseach Simon Harris has urged Irish athletics star Rhasidat Adeleke to not let "online cowards" affect her, after her coach Edrick Floréal detailed the abuse the three-time European medallist has received in recent months.
Police contact ex-footballer Joey Barton over social media posts
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been contacted by police in England over comments posted on social media.