BBC may have shown bias against Corbyn, says former trust chair
Politics live with Andrew Sparrow
Political pressure making BBC biased against Labour and Corbyn, says former BBC chair – Politics live
March 2015
BBC had 'looming problem' with Jeremy Clarkson, says former trust chair
Sir Michael Lyons says the corporation did the right thing not renewing the presenter’s contract, despite the commercial impact
August 2014
Birmingham local TV service launch date unrealistic, say potential bidders
YourTV head says it is impossible to deliver a quality product by Ofcom’s November deadline, following collapse of City TV. By Mark Sweney
June 2014
Labour's housing plans are sensible, but the nimby lobby looms large
Tony Travers
Tony Travers: Getting past local opposition and those who want to protect green spaces remains the biggest barrier to housebuilding – whoever is in power
September 2013
BBC bosses were aware of payoffs, says Mark Thompson
Former BBC chairman contradicts Thompson in £1m payout row
February 2013
Manchester local TV licence won by YourTV group
Consortium backed by ex-BBC chairman Sir Michael Lyons to launch service by October after beating four other bidders. By Ben Dowell
August 2012
Local TV: Evening Standard, Lyons and Johnson join bidding
Ofcom reveals details of 57 bids for licences to run services in 21 towns and cities, including London and Glasgow. By Mark Sweney
April 2012
Former BBC chief attacks Jeremy Hunt over ties to Murdochs
The Northerner
Parliament would benefit from a move to Middlesbrough
July 2011
BBC pay: Who wants to be a millionaire?
As the BBC prepares to publish an anonymised list of pay bands for talent, we reveal the scale of salaries. By Patrick Foster
May 2011
Organ Grinder
BBC management eyes Lord Patten nervously
Steve Hewlett
Steve Hewlett: The Oxbridgers running the BBC may feel more relaxed with one of their own in the chair, but they underestimate Patten at their peril
March 2011
Organ Grinder
Sir Michael Lyons – is the BBC legacy worth watching?
Dan Sabbagh
BBC Trust's Lyons looks back on successes and 'memorable cock-ups'
February 2011
MediaGuardian
Media Talk: Reporting from the front line
BBC global mission is also commercial, says outgoing trust chairman
January 2011
Richard Lambert and Lord Patten favourites to be BBC Trust chairman
Former Financial Times editor and former Tory party chairman emerge as frontrunners after withdrawal of Howard Davies. By Tara Conlan
Lord Patten first interviewee for BBC Trust chairman
Former Hong Kong governor faces selection panel with more to follow in next few days. By Tara Conlan
Sir Michael Lyons's letter to Mark Thompson on BBC cuts
BBC Trust chairman's open letter to the director general on the review of the corporation's costs and shape of its services
