Here are some websites I have found useful. Hope you do, too.
http://londonscreenwritersfestival.com/ 28-30th October. A major chance to network and hear top speakers from the industry. At Regents Park College in Regents Park, London.
www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom The BBC Writers's Room. First port of call to check current opportunities at the Beeb.
www.channel4.com/4laughs Gag & Cartoon competition/news/hints. State of the art web comedy.
www.newsrevue.com Website for London's longest-running live topical sketch show.
www.itv.com/shootthewriters Although currently "resting", this has been one of the best opportunities for new TV Sketch Writers
www.writing.org.uk Excellent practical hints for TV and Screen writers.
www.britishsitcomguide.co.uk Comprehensive information on UK sitcoms, also giving info on markets for writers as well as gossip and articles.
www.chortle.co.uk A major UK comedy site, the bible for standup comics.
www.performingcareers.com Excellent career advice for comedy writers as well as performers from John Byrne ( of "The Stage" weekly)
www.funnywomen.co.uk Website of organisation which promotes female standup comics and runs an annual competition.
www.writerswrite.com Good all round writers' site.
www.deadbrain.co.uk UK satire site. One of the few consistently funny topical websites.
www.theaudienceclub.co.uk Great way of getting tickets for top London shows, including comedy, for just £2.00
www.scribblepad.co.uk Useful site with tips for writers in all genres and styles
www.brind.tv Videomaker and freelance journalist