Closure looms for NTL's Boro TV

NTL is planning to close its channel dedicated to Middlesbrough FC at the end of the month, the company confirmed today.

The cable firm, which has fully funded the venture since its launch in 1998, has been seeking a new partner for the last six months.

A spokesperson said that Boro TV would close in weeks if ongoing talks with "various parties" proved fruitless.

"We regret having to take this decision as Boro TV is a service that we have always been very proud of," explained Shai Weiss, Managing Director of NTL's consumer product division.

"Despite our best efforts to find a a new partner, none have committed. We are extremely proud of the channel and remain hopeful that a satisfactory solution will be found."