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“With the huge local following we have now, there is a lot we can achieve”
“With the huge local following we have now, there is a lot we can achieve”
A website set up to champion a town through constructive journalism worked fast to help residents when three little girls were killed. For…
Behind Local News
Nov 3
Video: Why local journalism matters, by the local journalists leading the way
Video: Why local journalism matters, by the local journalists leading the way
In recognition of #JournalismMatters week this year, The News Media Association commissioned a short video featuring local journalists…
Behind Local News
Oct 31
Sir Keir Starmer vows action to protect journalism from threat of AI
Sir Keir Starmer vows action to protect journalism from threat of AI
Journalism is the “lifeblood of democracy” and publishers should have control over and seek payment for their work as AI technology…
Behind Local News
Oct 27
Culture secretary pledges ‘level playing field for local media’ — but what could that mean?
Culture secretary pledges ‘level playing field for local media’ — but what could that mean?
Government will ensure a level playing field is created for local media in the UK, culture secretary Lisa Nandy has pledged.
Behind Local News
Oct 29
Justice minister praises local journalism — and promises support on court access challenges
Justice minister praises local journalism — and promises support on court access challenges
The UK justice minister has praised local journalists for their role in covering the riots which flared up in towns and cities across…
Behind Local News
Nov 1
“There can be nothing more traditional, democratic or British than a robust free press”
“There can be nothing more traditional, democratic or British than a robust free press”
As part of Journalism Matters, the annual celebration of journalism in the UK organised by the News Media Association, Prime Minister Sir…
Behind Local News
Oct 28
Build A Bypass campaign honoured in public vote
Build A Bypass campaign honoured in public vote
A campaign to demand a bypass in part of Scotland has been honoured in. a public vote.
Behind Local News
Nov 2
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Behind Local News Weekly: The website trying to do local news differently
Behind Local News Weekly: The website trying to do local news differently
Plus: End of the Lincolnite, bumper journalism jobs round-up, and a website teams up with a fanzine
Behind Local News
Aug 27
The BBC, tech platforms, UK riots and the end of a grumpy mayor: Stories from Behind Local News
The BBC, tech platforms, UK riots and the end of a grumpy mayor: Stories from Behind Local News
A bank holiday pick list of some of the topics we’ve looked at this year
Behind Local News
Aug 25
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
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