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10 days we’ll never forget: Front pages from around the UK
10 days we’ll never forget: Front pages from around the UK
It is a week that will long in the memories of anyone residing in towns or cities blighted by violence.
Behind Local News
Aug 10
“We haven’t learned a lot in half a century” — editor fears further violence
“We haven’t learned a lot in half a century” — editor fears further violence
An editor has spoken of his fears that violence which hit towns and cities across the UK could get worse unless communities, politicians…
Behind Local News
Aug 10
Newspaper clears front page to condemn hate speech following city centre stabbing
Newspaper clears front page to condemn hate speech following city centre stabbing
A newspaper cleared its front page to condemn a social media frenzy which followed a stabbing in its city centre.
Behind Local News
Aug 11
The online sleuthing which led to The National tracking down Tommy Robinson
The online sleuthing which led to The National tracking down Tommy Robinson
The journalists who tracked down far-right ringleader Tommy Robinson at his overseas holiday accommodation have shared how they did it.
Behind Local News
Aug 8
Social media can be a force for good — it’s all about how people use it
Social media can be a force for good — it’s all about how people use it
The editor of a community news website in Southport has spoken of his pride at seeing it prove it is ‘the kindest town in Britain.’
Behind Local News
Aug 11
“Witnessing a small group of people tearing its community to shreds makes your heart sink”
“Witnessing a small group of people tearing its community to shreds makes your heart sink”
A reporter who witnessed violence on the streets of Hartlepool has told readers how his experience will live long in the memory.
Behind Local News
Aug 7
“Without even setting a foot in the city, the Far Right are causing fear and havoc”
“Without even setting a foot in the city, the Far Right are causing fear and havoc”
A journalist has described the online abuse which descended on her — simply for reporting accurately about a counter-protest.
Behind Local News
Aug 8
Behind Local News Weekly
Behind Local News Weekly: The UK riots stories which remind of of the importance of local…
Behind Local News Weekly: The UK riots stories which remind of of the importance of local…
This week’s Behind Local News is somewhat overdue. But here it is!
Behind Local News
Aug 11
Behind Local News Weekly: Inside the Bristol Cable’s race to land £40k
Behind Local News Weekly: Inside the Bristol Cable’s race to land £40k
Plus: Ofcom to keep look at BBC’s impact on local, BBC axes live local radio bulletins, newsletter success for Reach journalists
Behind Local News
Jul 31
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
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