Here is the running order for the news bulletin from the Absolute Breakfast Show:
1) Hospitals in England are to be made to publish details of whether they have enough nurses working on their wards
Facts in the story:
- They are to begin to publish monthly details of how many nurses they have on duty and whether the safe starting levels are being met
- The move is part of the government's response to the Francis Enquiry into failings at Stafford hospital which said there had been appalling care
- Ministers say the transparency will ensure safe care for patients
Familiarity- This article is about the hospitals in England, and therefore it is geographically close to us
Amplitude- This will affect the thousands of people that work in hospitals, and also people that are patients in the hospitals
Continuity- This story must have been spoken about before as this rule was only made due to other incidences happening
Conflict- The people working in these hospitals may disagree with this new rule
2) Wild life groups have accused the government of failing to meet a third of its commitments to protect the natural environment
Facts in the story:
- Wildlife and countryside groups have strongly attacked the government's record on the environment
- A report from 41 groups have said David Cameron failed to deliver a third of his commitments
- Ministers say the report is unscientific and unfair
- Dr Elaine King of the Wildlife and Countryside Link said the government need to take their concerns seriously
Familiarity- This article is geographically close to us
Amplitude- If the environment is neglected it could in the future affect many people and the wildlife
Surprise- It is rare for an accusation this serious to be made
Conflict- There is conflict between David Cameron and the wild life groups
Elite people- David Cameron is a very well known person
Scandal- This article could provoke outrage
3) Counsellors in Canada's biggest city Toronto have voted to strip further powers from its mayor
Facts in the story:
- Rob Ford has admitted smoking Crack Cocaine and drinking heavily but he refuses to step down
- The council has cut down his budget and transferred many powers to his deputy
Amplitude- The powers in which the mayor has affects all the people in the city
Surprise- It is not often that a mayor is taking drugs and has his power taken away
Continuity- Stories about Rob Ford's drug problems have been in the news before
Elite people- Rob Ford is a very well known person
Scandal- This story has scandal because he is an elite person in a position of trust and he is not leading a good example
4) Economic issues will again dominate the Scottish referendum debate today when the first minister Alex Salmon outlines the tax system aimed to help businesses
Facts in the story:
- The proposal offers new opportunities for an independent Scotland with incentives to help companies start and grow
- Warns that an independent Scotland will have to increase taxes or cut public spending
Amplitude- A new tax system will affect all the people of Scotland
Conflict- People may disagree with the new system
Scandal- This story could provoke outrage
5) A charity is calling for people to be given more time to cross the road at pelican crossings
Facts in the story:
- Living Street which represents pedestrians says older people often find it hard to cross the road before the lights change
- They are urging councils to extend the crossing time by 3 seconds
Amplitude- This will help many elderly people when crossing the road
Balance- This will balance out the negative stories in the news
6) A British charity said thousands of lives could be saved in developing countries by more widely reusing pacemakers sent from richer nations
Facts in the story:
- The charity Pace For Life says families of people with pacemakers should be asked if they want to donate them to help patients in countries where the pacemaker is otherwise unaffordable
Amplitude- This will save thousands of lives in developing countries
Surprise- This is an unexpected request
Conflict- People may disagree with this idea
Balance- This will balance out the negative stories in the news
7) The editors of the Oxford Dictionary have revealed that the word 'Selfie' beat 'twirk' to be named word of the year
Facts in the story:
- Its use is said to have increased by over 17,000% in 12 months
Familiarity- This is geographically close to us as the Oxford Dictionary is English
Conflict- People may disagree with the word chosen
Balance- This will balance out the negative stories in the news
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