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Newsquest’s national newspaper for Wales goes weekly
Newsquest’s national newspaper for Wales goes weekly
The National, Wales’ new national news service, will become a weekly newspaper, starting on Saturday, April 17.
Behind Local News
Apr 14
New editor announced at Newsquest Worcestershire & Gloucestershire
New editor announced at Newsquest Worcestershire & Gloucestershire
Newsquest has appointed Stephanie Preece to the newly created post of Regional Group Editor.
Behind Local News
Apr 12
Reach announces 7 new Live brands, plus expansions, creating 50 new jobs
Reach announces 7 new Live brands, plus expansions, creating 50 new jobs
Reach announced today that it will have a local news brand in every county in England and Wales by the end of the year, creating more than…
Behind Local News
Apr 9
Stornoway Gazette names new leaders
Stornoway Gazette names new leaders
The Stornoway Gazette is to be led by award-winning writer and broadcaster Murray MacLeod together with former politician and the founding…
Behind Local News
Apr 13
Introducing the Women In Local News Awards
Introducing the Women In Local News Awards
Behind Local News today announces plans for the first Women In Local News Awards, as part of celebrations for International Womens Day.
Behind Local News
Mar 8
Women In Local News Awards: The categories and how to enter
Women In Local News Awards: The categories and how to enter
Behind Local News has launched the first Women In Local News Awards, as part of celebrations for International Womens Day.
Behind Local News
Mar 14
The Women In Local News Awards: FAQs
The Women In Local News Awards: FAQs
Everything you need to know about the Women in Local News Awards
Behind Local News
Mar 14
Jobs
Local news jobs on offer in April 2021
A round up from Behind Local News
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Feb 28
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Elections 2021 digest #2: the seat with 13 candidates and the fight for women’s equality
Elections 2021 digest #2: the seat with 13 candidates and the fight for women’s equality
Here’s a latest look at what’s been making the headlines ahead of the local elections across many parts of the UK in May.
Behind Local News
Apr 11
Remembering Prince Philip: How local newspapers in the UK paid tribute
Remembering Prince Philip: How local newspapers in the UK paid tribute
In years gone by, a major announcement from the Royal Family at lunchtime would have sent newsrooms around the country scrambling to…
Behind Local News
Apr 9
Newsrooms unite to demand action after 6 Humber Bridge deaths in a month
Newsrooms unite to demand action after 6 Humber Bridge deaths in a month
Two newsrooms have joined forces to demand action to prevent more deaths on the Humber Bridge.
Behind Local News
Apr 5
Pioneering editor and founder of Camden New Journal dies, aged 89
Pioneering editor and founder of Camden New Journal dies, aged 89
The founder of the Camden New Journal, Eric Gordon, has died at the age of 89, the pioneering London newspaper has announced.
Behind Local News
Apr 5
222 journalism students achieve NCTJ gold standard, latest data shows
222 journalism students achieve NCTJ gold standard, latest data shows
The best performing NCTJ-accredited courses are being celebrated as the NCTJ publishes results tables for 2019–20.
Behind Local News
Apr 5
Reach appoints Martin Little as audience transformation director
Reach appoints Martin Little as audience transformation director
Reach has announced the appointment of Martin Little, currently Digital Content Director at JPIMedia, to the newly created role of…
Behind Local News
Apr 5
Elections 2021 digest #1: Police election candidate reported to police and care home polling…
Elections 2021 digest #1: Police election candidate reported to police and care home polling…
Our weekly round-up on a Sunday looks at stories from across local journalism about this year’s elections
Behind Local News
Apr 4
Newsbreak launches for journalists to share mental health experiences
Newsbreak launches for journalists to share mental health experiences
Journalists are being offered a new place to discuss their mental health — and being encouraged to switch off from the news.
Behind Local News
Apr 1
Reach titles launch #BackForGood with £1 million support package for traders
Reach titles launch #BackForGood with £1 million support package for traders
British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has backed the campaign which brings together dozens of regional titles
Behind Local News
Mar 28
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