Freedom of expression

Our press – print, media and web – have huge powers of influence on our lives

I have known for some time that I am a newsfeed junkie: I listen to news while I drive, arrange my meals to coincide with news bulletins, stop my travails on the hour for the news update and follow news bloggers and opinion makers on twitter. I have never considered whether this addiction is having a beneficial or detrimental effect on my well being