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Whilst all the reports say that Sky News will have a dedicated staff of 60 reporters, producers and technicians for Five News, the BBC News Online report says:
Having the likes of Boulton on a terrestrial service will be a big draw for Five News.
It is also very interesting that the international news coverage seems to be a big factor - it's true that ITN's Five News is restricted by not having access to any foreign correspondents, though the likes of James Bays did very well in Afghanistan and Iraq.
BBC News Online posted:
Sky reporters such as Adam Boulton will appear on the new service and will describe themselves as Five presenters for the duration of the report.
Having the likes of Boulton on a terrestrial service will be a big draw for Five News.
It is also very interesting that the international news coverage seems to be a big factor - it's true that ITN's Five News is restricted by not having access to any foreign correspondents, though the likes of James Bays did very well in Afghanistan and Iraq.
BBC News Online posted:
"The main attraction is having access to all the international bureaux, alongside the dedicated service of a similar type to that currently provided by ITN," said a Five spokeswoman.
"We will now have access all over the world - it was an irresistible deal," she said.
Sky has eight regional and seven international bureaux including offices in Washington, Moscow, Jerusalem and Delhi.
"We will now have access all over the world - it was an irresistible deal," she said.
Sky has eight regional and seven international bureaux including offices in Washington, Moscow, Jerusalem and Delhi.