Tech
With only five slots on DTT, ITV must axe one station from its portfolio - currently comprising ITV1, ITV2, ITV3, ITV News and Men & Motors - to accomodate ITV4, which launches on November 1.
Men & Motors appeared to be the obvious candidate for the chop; however, the station is predicted to be less unprofitable than the news service, leaving executives with a pressing dilemma.
The inclusion of ITV4 is non-negotiable: the channel's daytime hours will be used to house a new kids station from February.
Alternative plans to transmit ITV News in a BBC Parliament-style, quarter-screen format are thought to have been scrapped.
More: Tech, Terrestrial TV
More Tech News
Apple News
Apple, Samsung peace talks failChief executives of both firms fail to reach agreement, mean legal trial likely.
Satellite TV News
Sky marks Jubilee with Union Jack remoteSky and One For All create universal remote celebrating the landmark UK summer.
Cable News
Pirate Bay blockade begins with VirginBT, Sky, others to follow suit, but rights groups warn it won't tackle piracy.
Freeview News
Freeview+ made easier for blind peopleRNIB develops software to make it easier for blind people to use Freeview+.
