Big screen sound row; PLANNING: New move to start up pounds 365,000 facility.(News)

From: Birmingham Mail (England) | Date: May 12, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: By Neil Elkes LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENT

NEW sound-proofing measures are being considered to protect office workers from the drone of 24-hour rolling news coverage on Birmingham's pounds 365,000 big screen.

The 27ft screen has remained silent since it was put up in Victoria Square last autumn, despite protests from conservationists.

It has been stopped from broadcasting round-the clock coverage from the BBC by a court injunction secured ...

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