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Editor urges Government to use advertising clout to support journalism and defund disinformation
Editor urges Government to use advertising clout to support journalism and defund disinformation
The editor of the Liverpool Echo has urged the new Government to stop placing advertising on platforms facilitating the distribution of…
Behind Local News
Oct 7
New look and new services on offer as digital news brand relaunches
New look and new services on offer as digital news brand relaunches
An innovative newsroom has relaunched with a new name — and a new set of commitments to readers.
Behind Local News
Oct 7
Newsroom declares child poverty emergency in its city
Newsroom declares child poverty emergency in its city
A regional newsroom has declared a ‘child poverty emergency’ in its city — and demanded eight things happen to improve the lives of tens of…
Behind Local News
Oct 6
Sports journalists team up to probe impact of more TV coverage on lower league football
Sports journalists team up to probe impact of more TV coverage on lower league football
Sports journalists from around the UK have been shining a light on big changes to lower league football — and asking what it means for…
Behind Local News
Aug 30
MP’s ‘neighbourly’ election supporters revealed to be party activists by local newspaper
MP’s ‘neighbourly’ election supporters revealed to be party activists by local newspaper
Two people billed as neighbours praising a Tory MP standing in the General Election were unmasked as local councillors by local…
Behind Local News
Aug 29
Bedford Independent vows to play part in protecting area’s diverse communities
Bedford Independent vows to play part in protecting area’s diverse communities
A hyperlocal news website has vowed to work with community groups across its area to support and protect diverse communities.
Behind Local News
Aug 23
Reporter offers to help people struggling in wake of hate-fuelled riots
Reporter offers to help people struggling in wake of hate-fuelled riots
A journalist has offered to support people experiencing Islamophobia and other forms of race hate as communities continue to come to terms…
Behind Local News
Aug 23
Behind Local News Weekly
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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