Setting up a BBC News feeder allows you to fetch, format, and display live news headlines automatically using BBC’s Really Simple Syndication (RSS) technology. You can integrate these feeds into a website, an RSS news aggregator app, digital signage software, or workflow automation platforms like Zapier.
A step-by-step guide walks through extracting the correct feed URLs and setting them up across different applications. Step 1: Locate and Copy the Target BBC News Feed URL
The BBC provides specialized feeds divided by region and topic. You must extract the correct URL from the BBC News Feeds page: Top Stories (UK): http://bbci.co.uk World News: http://bbci.co.uk Business: http://bbci.co.uk Technology: http://bbci.co.uk
To copy a link, right-click the desired topic on the BBC page and select Copy Link Address. Step 2: Choose and Configure Your Feeder Platform
Depending on how you intend to use the feeder, apply the corresponding configuration workflow:
Option A: Adding to a Personal RSS Reader (Feedly, Inoreader, or Desktop App) Open your chosen RSS aggregator program or web platform. Click the Add Content, +, or Subscribe button. Paste the BBC RSS URL into the search bar. Click Subscribe or Add to populate your live feed timeline.
Option B: Displaying on Digital Signage (Yodeck, Fugo, etc.)
Log into your media management console and navigate to the App Gallery or Widgets area. Select the native BBC News / RSS App. Enter a custom name and paste the target URL if prompted. Set the Maximum News Posts (e.g., 5 to 10 articles).
Set the Slide Duration (how long each headline stays on screen; minimum 5 seconds).
Toggle Display Image to “On” if you want thumbnails alongside text.
Adjust fonts or background styling to match your displays, then hit Save.
Option C: Integrating into a Website or Content Management System
Use an iframe generator, widget builder (like RSS.app), or native CMS block.
Paste the BBC link into the widget generator to convert it into raw HTML or javascript code.
Open your website editor (WordPress, SharePoint, or custom HTML editor). Insert an HTML/Embed block. Paste the generated code snippet and publish the changes. Step 3: Set Refresh Intervals
To ensure your feeder operates continuously without crashing or showing old headlines, verify your application’s pooling frequency:
Standard recommendation: Set the feeder to sync every 15 to 30 minutes.
Avoid setting synchronization intervals to under 5 minutes to prevent your server or IP from being throttled by the host provider. Important Legal & Usage Policy
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