Geldof launches online county TV channel - Sept 21 2007
Bob Geldof has launched the UK’s first county council-funded broadband television channel.

Kent TV, which is available on demand 24 hours a day, provides viewers with information about the county, as well as news.

The star, who has lived in Kent for more than 20 years, co-founded Ten Alps plc, which won the contract to operate the online channel on behalf of Kent County Council.

Speaking at its launch at Maidstone Studios, he said: "It’s pretty cool; it’s very experimental and potentially very interesting.

"I think it’s very smart of whoever came up with this on the council and it’s fairly brave of it to go ahead and give this the thumbs-up."

A local authority spokesman said: "Kent TV is designed for anyone who wants to know about the county, wherever they are, and people can submit their own short films and have a say on issues that concern them."

The channel can be found at www.KentTV.com.


Sir Bob ’aids cyclist after collision’ - July 26 2007
Live Aid organiser Sir Bob Geldof was reportedly "very shaken" after a collision with a cyclist as he was driving his car in London.

The Boomtown Rats singer was driving with his children along the King’s Road when the accident happened.

Witnesses told the Daily Mirror that the star shouted "No! Oh Christ no!" as he ran to help the man.

The collision was only minor though, and Bob stayed with the man until an ambulance arrived to treat his injuries.

Long-term charity activist Bob had taken his daughter Pixie, 16, and his adopted daughter Tiger-Lily, 11, to a cafe, and was pulling out of a parking space.

Sir Bob told the paper: "I’m very shaken but fine.

"There was no serious harm done to anyone in our car. It’s just a shock."

A witness said: "Sir Bob had no chance."


Geldof hails Blair’s role in G8 talks - June 8 2008
Bob Geldof today praised Tony Blair’s role in the G8 Africa negotiations but warned an audience of business leaders not to "hold their breath" with regard to future action.

The star flew in from Heiligendamm by private jet for an engagement at the Yorkshire International Business Convention, in Harrogate, just as the final draft of the deal was released.

He told an audience of hundreds of business leaders: "I don’t think we’re looking at a success. They’ll make it look like a success."

He went on: "They will claim, no matter what, is an amazing breakthrough. Don’t hold your breath."

But Bob said any plaudits Mr Blair receives for today’s deal are well placed.

The Live Aid organiser said: "On this one he deserves it."

Referring to Chancellor Gordon Brown, he added: "I’m telling you, you can be proud of what these two have achieved in this country’s name.

"This guy (Blair) has fought like crazy 24 hours, all-nighters, to get them to be serious."

Answering questions outside about whether the G8 leaders had built on the Gleneagles promises, Bob said: "I don’t think they need to build on it, they need to do it.

"They are reaffirming their commitment and to me that’s meaningless."

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