News is unhealthy

I was watching RT news and was astonished when a female news anchor left a word out from Trump's speech, thereby putting on a negative twist I really thought they were trustworthy. She 'read' the speech again and again missed the same word.

The BBC weren't much better. The reporter's questions showed no respect when questioning Pres. Trump. So I'm not surprised the BBC, as the New York Times and CNN were excluded from the "Babble" later.

I listen to LBC and get new snippets which aren't picked up by other media outlets - yet.

If I want information I prefer the World Service radio news & commentaries - much more balanced & far less insular. Good if you don't sleep well too, as Radio4 broadcasts World Service through the night!

Well said!

POGS I never watch Party Conferences because the speakers are only preaching to the already converted so obviously they will get standing ovations. Waste of time, so expensive to organize and just a boost for the speakers egos.

I remember Mr Corbyn saying he wanted a different kind of PM question time, and he did try, no doubt about that. Of course Mr Cameron with his sarcasm and need for a good argument, followed now by Theresa May couldn't handle that. They were used to sarcasm and nasty jibes, and most of all they NEVER answer Mr Corbyn's questions preferring to make silly comments about what he was wearing (so childish) so now we are back to tit for tat insults and the Conservatives harping on about 'we inherited...... blah, blah, blah'. Well how many years ago was that? What have they done since they took over? We need some decent politicians who know how to run a country imo.

Fed up of bad news all the time? Try this website:

www.goodnewsnetwork.org/

I believe in freedom of speech and we are lucky to have that. I also think the newspapers, Facebook etc should all be fined for false/untrue reporting. We know this sensationalization sells papers and makes money but it is making most people feel down. They rearly report on the good stuff which lifts our spirits. There is enough misery in this world without untruths being drip fed to us constantly. I agree, avoid the news...if something really happens I am sure we will still find out.

Always a crisis, always sensationalism, seemingly 'paint the worse picture', I only listen to the radio news 5-7 mins, and choose what to read from the BBC news on line.

I used to love the news, but not any more, I don't trust the spin, the hype, the News 'stars', and the weather........

I listened to some of PMQ's as I was driving at lunch time today. I switched over the radio 2 after about 20 minutes because I felt so jaded and irritated with TM and JC shouting at each other and the baying in the background.
It's no secret here that I'm not a fan of JC but I thought his questions today were worth asking. They weren't answered though, instead TM simply hurled criticisms at previous Labour governments. I don't expect her to praise the opposition or even policies of previous Labour governments but I do wish this back and forth could be improved by proper debate.
Riverwalk and POGs are correct, it is easy to become cynical and jaded, especially currently.

Since the political events of last year I find the news deeply depressing especially on TV. I can bear to read the news but can't stand to watch it.

Riverwalk

I enjoy watching the Party Conferences and TUC Conferences too, the latter doesn't seem to get so much cover I fancy as it used to.

You are correct it is easy to become cynical and jaded at times.

I like the Daily Politics too, but agree that 'Jo Co' talks far too much, interrupts constantly and seems very pleased with herself.Andrew Neil is great ( as interviewer) very intelligent and well informed, but may be an awful person I feel 'out of the office'

Yorkshiregel

"A propaganda machine for the Government."

I think the jury is out on that point.

To many the BBC is a voice of the left , to others it is a voice of the right. I just wish I could find it impartial but I don't and that's why I like Daily Politics, I find it tries to be so, as opposed to other political programmes.

Each to his/her own I suppose.

POGS I used to be a news junkie and in my younger days even watched all the party and TUC conferences! And I used to routinely watch Question Time, Newsnight, etc.

However, I've now become too cynical and jaded and only watch important 'breaking news'.

Much of the TV and newspaper coverage is PR, not news e.g. the Today Programme often has as its leading news item an announcement of what the PM or Corbyn is going to say later in the day. It hasn't happened yet, and it's usually a policy statement or some such nonsense, not an impending resignation or something equally important.

Against my better judgement I also like Andrew Neil - he's a good interviewer.

LuckyDucky no wonder the BBC is biased towards the Government's view if there are MPs on the BBC Board!

I stopped watching Daily Politics because the presenters, especially the female presenter, seem to be bias, as the BBC usually is. A propaganda machine for the Government. I hate the way she invites people on to the programme and then spends half the time talking over them. She likes the sound of her own voice and doesn't want to listen to anyone else' point of view. I sometimes wonder why the guests don't just walk off she is so rude.

I am a 'News Junkie' I admit, I love to keep informed and find it so interesting. I do ' unfortunately ' have the time to follow it and it is a sort of hobby.

I watch Russia Today but you have to be careful as it is a mouthpiece for the Russian State and can be quite propagandist by nature, Al Jazeera is a favourite of mine followed by Sky News and the BBC News last. All are free to view.

The newspapers are more biased in their appraisal of the news and that is the reason why you have to check facts and be aware of 'the slant' each paper has. I think it is a case that sometimes it is what a newspaper refuses to talk about, does not report which can be interesting at times and I read them all knowing they use political spin and bias on some subjects.

I really enjoy watching The Daily Politics, Andrew Neil is apparently disliked by some GN posters but I think he is excellent, gives them all a run for their money no matter what colour political rosette they wear. I enjoy This Week too.

As for the question re stress levels and anxiety I think it probably does subliminally cause a certain amount anxiety but it goes with the territory I suppose. Aren't we all different , one man's meat is another man's poison as the saying goes.

Oops, sorry, it wasn't in the Independent, it was the BBC. Here - www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39038927

DH shouts at the telly when the news is on - and all through PM's Question Time. I don't know why he bothers to have them on. I can't watch the news because I can't hear it anyway for him ranting and raving and putting the world to rights.

Article in the Independent on line yesterday reckons that the House of Lords is the best Day Centre for older people in the UK. They get paid for being there, get the opportunity to socialise, have a nice lunch and then sleep all afternoon! Made me laugh anyway.

Jalima thanks for the info about the upcoming programme. Trouble is, it will only make me feel more fed up!

Today's news can and often does raise my blood pressure.
Remember Cliff Michelmore's news programme? Remember the one about the spaghetti tree on April fool's^?

I watch RT's "Underground." Anyone else watch it? The channel explains the real reasons behind the actions and words of the world's politicians and bankers. At the finish of the programme, the BBC's, Sky's and CNN's spun fog clears. I also read 3-4 UK papers online once a week.

Now MP's are now on the board of the BBC, I'd love to hear an unedited recording of their meetings.

I listen to Nick Ferrari (on LBC): I enjoy his polite interrogation interviewing technique when dealing with politicians, the outgoing UK Police Commissioner or the money men. Nick reminds me of Robin Day, without his acerbic manner.

It was so great to read that i am not the only one who hates the news. I was always an avid newspaper reader and radio 4 listener, but now i only buy a paper on certain days, mainly for the special articles that fall on those days, and i listen to the headlines once a day then turn the radio over to somthing more light hearted or off all together. I found my self shouting at the the radio about the awful things going on in the world and my husband would get angry about items being spoken about. It is not worth the stress that it causes to be so informed all the time, 'ignorance is bliss' springs to mind. I also now understand why my mother, god bless her,stopped recieving a paper and watching the news on tv.

grannybuy, if you didn't take care of your own health and couldn't support your husband think of the stress that would bring you , take care of you, and moving house is so stressful, I moved house nearly five weeks ago and still not got myself or the house sorted . Be kind to you X

Thank you Anniebach. We are so busy trying to do the right things that we forget that it would be okay to allow ourselves to opt out of some of the things that stress us. I have realised recently that it's important that I stay healthy, so I'm going to try to avoid some of the more 'anxiety causing' aspects of life, where possible.

grannybuy, you have so much stress to cope with, there is some stress we cannot avoid but when we have a choice why choose more, I hope things settle for you.