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How The Bristol Cable managed to get inches away from a £40k grant
How The Bristol Cable managed to get inches away from a £40k grant
For a decade, the Bristol Cable has set out to do local news differently — determined to create a membership model which keeps power in…
Behind Local News
Jul 31
Why print is more important than ever for this title
Why print is more important than ever for this title
Print isn’t dead — it’s more important than ever.
Behind Local News
Jul 28
The spontaneous conversation which led to a stunning wrap edition
The spontaneous conversation which led to a stunning wrap edition
The Impartial Reporter has become known for its strong front pages since editor Rodney Edwards took the helm.
Behind Local News
Jul 28
They were already less local, now it turns out BBC Local radio is less ‘live’ too. What’s going on?
They were already less local, now it turns out BBC Local radio is less ‘live’ too. What’s going on?
The BBC has dropped live local news bulletins from dozens of radio stations around the country — and rejected plans to reinstate them.
Behind Local News
Jul 28
Newsrooms team up to launch ‘the most Preston of podcasts’
Newsrooms team up to launch ‘the most Preston of podcasts’
Two local newsrooms are teaming up to create a new podcast- bringing in a well-known local radio personality to present it too.
Behind Local News
Jul 31
Local website opens new membership tiers for organisations
Local website opens new membership tiers for organisations
A local news website has launched two new membership tiers as it aims to build new relationships with local organisations.
Behind Local News
Jul 31
Culture Secretary singles out Manchester Evening News for ‘defying the odds’ in maiden speech
Culture Secretary singles out Manchester Evening News for ‘defying the odds’ in maiden speech
The new culture secretary has singled out a local newspaper for praise — saying it’s daily proof of why local news matters so much.
Behind Local News
Jul 31
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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
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
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