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Politics editor battles to correct misinformation which left teacher’s ‘life blown apart’
Politics editor battles to correct misinformation which left teacher’s ‘life blown apart’
Journalists often talk about the role of journalism in fighting disinformation and misinformation in an online world where too often…
Behind Local News
May 13
Herald signs Henry Winter on one-match deal — but crikey it’s a big match
Herald signs Henry Winter on one-match deal — but crikey it’s a big match
The Herald in Scotland has signed renowned sports writer Henry Winter to cover the Old Firm derby for the title.
Behind Local News
May 7
Book which began life as viral Twitter thread about to be published
Book which began life as viral Twitter thread about to be published
A book which celebrates a unique aspect of life in local journalism is due to be published.
Behind Local News
May 12
New Glasgow local journalism newsletter planned
New Glasgow local journalism newsletter planned
The founder of a local journalism newsletter company has announced plans to launch in a fifth city.
Behind Local News
May 12
Reach announced as John Schofield Trust supporter as mentoring programme opens for applications
Reach announced as John Schofield Trust supporter as mentoring programme opens for applications
Publisher Reach has been announced as the latest supporter for the John Schofield Trust’s mentoring scheme, which helps young journalists…
Behind Local News
May 13
7m watch clip of criminal evading questions from WalesOnline journalist
7m watch clip of criminal evading questions from WalesOnline journalist
An award-winning journalist’s video footage of a criminal trying to flee media attention as he left court has gone viral — and been viewed…
Behind Local News
May 13
Local radio cuts protesters aren’t angry, they’re passionate claims BBC boss
Local radio cuts protesters aren’t angry, they’re passionate claims BBC boss
Despite protests far and wide, the ditching of dozens of well-known local radio personalities, and warnings the BBC’s plans jeopardise the…
Behind Local News
May 13
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Behind Local News Weekly: Passionate, not angry, about BBC cuts?
Behind Local News Weekly: Passionate, not angry, about BBC cuts?
Welcome to our weekly round up of local journalism news and insight
Behind Local News
May 13
Behind Local News Weekly: The end of a difficult era for Bristol journalists
Behind Local News Weekly: The end of a difficult era for Bristol journalists
Welcome to our weekly newsletter looking at events in local journalism
Behind Local News
May 5
Behind Local News Weekly: How a newsletter saved coverage of a football club
Behind Local News Weekly: How a newsletter saved coverage of a football club
Plus the website seeking readers with £1,000 to spare, all roads lead to Blackpool (for now) and our latest jobs round up
Behind Local News
Apr 29
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