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WATCHING BBC iPLAYER?
YOU NOW NEED A TV LICENCE
If you’re a fan of EastEnders or the Great British Bakeoff,
then watching an episode online is about to get a whole
load more costly. It’s now illegal to use the BBC iPlayer
catch-up service without paying for a TV licence – but are
you prepared?
Before September, it was perfectly legal to watch anything
on BBC iPlayer on your laptop or smartphone without a
license – in fact, you only needed a TV license to watch
live television.
Now, in a bid to generate additional income for the
BBC, the TV Licensing authority has closed the loophole,
meaning anybody who chooses to access content from
iPlayer demand will be expected to have a TV licence, which
currently costs £145.50 per year.
Anybody who uses the service without a license will be
breaking the law, and could risk prosecution and even a
fine of up to £1,000 – expensive for a single episode of
Top Gear!
Although the Government’s report suggested that the TV
Licensing authority adopted a verification method – such as
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issuing passwords or individual accounts for every licence
payer – TV Licensing says that it will continue to follow the
enforcement methods it used previously.
This means that you could receive a letter or even a visit
from an enquiry officer if you are believed to have been
watching television without a license.
Some people – such as the blind, the elderly and those
with black and white televisions - are eligible for a free or
discounted licence, but the vast majority are still expected
to pay.
Although the new enforcement is likely to raise further
questions, everything you already knew about the TV Licence
remains. You’ll still need to pay if you want to watch or
record any live TV on any channel, regardless of the device
you are using. If you want to find out more about what
the change means for you, visit tvlicensing.co.uk/iplayerinfo.
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Following the success of last year’s event, families
can get involved in exciting activities and see
demonstrations from real life local superheroes.
Hosted by Ron Hogg, the Durham Police, Crime
and Victims’ Commissioner, the event is free,
with free parking, and will be held on Saturday
29 October 2016 at Locomotion, The National
Railway Museum in Shildon from 10am – 3pm.
It will showcase and raise awareness of all the good
work that is happening in our local communities.
Come and see the emergency services, including
the police (and the Police Interceptors), fire
service, mountain rescue and many other local
organisations and groups.
Activities and demonstrations include dog
displays, Crime Scene Investigation activities,
a children’s treasure hunt, a Halloween and
superhero fancy dress competition, police dogs
Jet & Ben, competitions and much more.
No need to book, just turn up on the day (either
with, or without, fancy dress!)
For updates, find us on Facebook,
or visit: www.durham-pcc.gov.uk.
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