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Why we urged readers to #checkyoursources
Why we urged readers to #checkyoursources
Rebecca Whittington, Online Safety Editor at Reach, on why she led a campaign which put the dangers of misinformation in front of readers…
Behind Local News
Jul 23
“I can’t argue with a balance sheet.” Sadness as online regional magazine closes
“I can’t argue with a balance sheet.” Sadness as online regional magazine closes
An online magazine which aimed to prove there was a demand for paid-for, long-form regional journalism has announced its closure.
Behind Local News
Jul 21
Liverpool Echo editor welcomes promise of new law it campaigned for
Liverpool Echo editor welcomes promise of new law it campaigned for
An editor has welcomed Government plans to enact legislation her newsroom has been campaigning for — but said it should never have been…
Behind Local News
Jul 21
MEN secures double victory as two laws it campaigned for listed in King’s Speech
MEN secures double victory as two laws it campaigned for listed in King’s Speech
Getting one piece of legislation into the King’s Speech is normally a feat for a newsroom — but two in the space of a few minutes is…
Behind Local News
Jul 21
“Ordinary people, extraordinary stories” — city website unveils new look
“Ordinary people, extraordinary stories” — city website unveils new look
A city website has relaunched with a promise to focus on ordinary people and their extraordinary stories.
Behind Local News
Jul 22
Reach and City A.M strike deal for business content
Reach and City A.M strike deal for business content
Regional publisher Reach has announced a new story-sharing project with London-based City A.M.
Behind Local News
Jul 23
BBC Local hires Will Mellor to investigate Post Office scandal
BBC Local hires Will Mellor to investigate Post Office scandal
Actor Will Mellor is presenting a new documentary series from BBC Local which looks into the impact of the Post Office scandal on those…
Behind Local News
Jul 23
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Behind Local News Weekly: Taking the fight against misinformation to readers — and why we did it
Behind Local News Weekly: Taking the fight against misinformation to readers — and why we did it
Plus: Campaign success in the King’s Speech, relaunch for Manchester World and call for more LDRs
Behind Local News
Jul 23
Behind Local News Weekly: How the new Government can help local media
Behind Local News Weekly: How the new Government can help local media
Plus: Irish News moves into audio, the King celebrates the media — and more on the Election
Behind Local News
Jul 16
Behind Local News Weekly: The newsroom which did the election differently
Behind Local News Weekly: The newsroom which did the election differently
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Behind Local News
Jul 11
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