Bulletin 4

Bulletin 4: The Nightly News 7pm LBC 97.3

News values

Who: Nine Men What: Nine Pakistani men who ran a child exploitation ring have been jailed. Where: Greater Manchester When: 9th may 2012 Why: As a means of income How: They were found guilty of offences such including rape and conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a child.

Immediacy: The story has happened recently Familiarity: It is a familiar story as it happening in England. Amplitude: It doesn't involve a large number of people. Frequency: This event isn't frequent as it doesn't happen often. Impact: The story has great impact as it may make listeners feel threatened for themselves or for members of their families. Predictability: This a very unexpected story. Surprise: It is a surprising story. Continuity: It has been defined as news already and is part of an ongoing story as their is a conviction trial involved. Personification: This story is a human interest story. Negativity: It is a very negative story. Scandal: This story is likely to provoke moral outrage from parts of the audience, as it's a very disturbing crime.