a short news programme on television or radio, often about something that has just happened, or a short newspaper printed by an organization: an hourly news bulletin The company publishes a weekly bulletin for its employees.

a brief account or statement, as of news or events, issued for the information of the public. Journalism. a brief, prominently featured newspaper account, based upon information received just before the edition went to press.

A bulletin is a brief radio news broadcast, giving the bare facts of news stories before more depth is added in a full programme. A bulletin (also called a summary) is usually broadcast on the hour or half hour.

The news bulletin is the showcase of the radio journalist. It is the chance to give the listener a good idea of what is happening in just a few minutes. Bulletins are governed by a radio station’s news agenda: the policy set which determines which stories are covered in what way and in what style.