BBC News has a new look from today, the first major redesign since 2003.
It has everything you might expect from a 2010 redesign: share buttons for Twitter, Facebook, Digg, better links to related stories that provide context and a crisper, less cluttered design with more white space.
There’s also more emphasis on video, with suggested video stories in a high-profile box on the top right of every page and a bigger, better.
The BBC design is conventionally safe and easily navigable for its least web-savvy users, but is definitely more attractive, graphically …

The Trust has concluded its assessment of Project Canvas, the joint venture between the BBC and five other partners to develop and promote a common standard that would allow digital terrestrial TV viewers with a broadband connection to watch on-demand services and other internet services without paying a subscription (other than for broadband costs).
The Trust did include a number of conditions. For example, users must always be able to access Canvas for free, although they may be charged for additional services from third parties, such as video on demand and …

Today the BBC pushed the button on the new beta version of its online catch-up television website BBC iPlayer, offering a revamped user interface, options to share tips on social networking sites and a multitude of personalisation options.
BBC iPlayer launched in 2007 and since launch has grown to offer opportunities to watch live TV, catch high-definition broadcasts as well as listen to radio. Over the years the service has become available through an increasing number of devices including smartphones, games consoles and web-connected televisions.
Today’s launch sees the BBC looking to build …