Cable News

Virgin to identify pirates with BPI
Jun 06, 2008 - Virgin Media and the BPI are working together to identify and send letters to apparent pirates.
Apr 21, 2008
- Timeshifts 'do better next to sibling'
Timeshift channels do better if placed next to their primary siblings in the EPG, research shows.
Jul 26, 2007
- Virgin, Setanta confirm sports news channel
Setanta Sports News is expected to launch in time for the new football season next month.
Jun 07, 2007
- Virgin 'close' to sports news channel deal
A new sports news channel could be born within the next few weeks.
Feb 09, 2007
- Branson celebrates with Blondie
Launch party for Virgin Media sees Al Gore, Blondie and Jermaine Jackson supporting the new company.
Jan 18, 2007
- Virgin Media launches website ahead of ‘V-day’
Merged Virgin Mobile and Ntl:Telewest begins communication with customers over changes to the service.
Jan 16, 2007
- Valentines Day launch for Virgin Media
Ntl:Telewest and Virgin Mobile is to relaunch as Virgin Media on February 14.
Jan 15, 2007
- NTL announces Duffy’s departure
Executive vice chairman Simon Duffy has resigned from NTL, as the company gears up for its launch as Virgin Media.
Dec 14, 2006
- Setanta to spend £4 million on rebranding
Sports channel to promote its recent acquisitions in a soon to launch ad campaign.
Nov 21, 2006
- NTL: Sky's ITV stake "not in public interest"
NTL says Sky's 17.9% stake in ITV is "clearly not in the public interest"; cableco "considering all of its options." - ITV rejects NTL merger proposal
ITV turns down proposals for a merger with NTL on the grounds of "strategic logic".