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Welsh Government backs down on plans which would have damaged journalism in country
Welsh Government backs down on plans which would have damaged journalism in country
Plans to remove a legal requirement for council tax notices to be printed in local newspapers were abandoned at the 11th hour after…
Behind Local News
Jul 16
Respected editor joins Journalist’s Charity board of trustees
Respected editor joins Journalist’s Charity board of trustees
The Journalist’s Charity has added one of regional journalism’s best known editors to its board of Trustees.
Behind Local News
Jul 12
The local journalists shortlisted at the Future of Media Awards
The local journalists shortlisted at the Future of Media Awards
Local news organisations are well represented at an awards programme designed to shine a spotlight on how to build a new future for…
Behind Local News
Jul 14
The King and us: HM praises media’s role in misinformation war
The King and us: HM praises media’s role in misinformation war
HM King Charles has said that news media titles underpin democracy and are “an antidote to misinformation” in a message to News Media…
Behind Local News
Jul 15
Irish News means business with new podcast launch
Irish News means business with new podcast launch
The Irish News has launched a new business podcast — promising insight combined with fun to bring a new audience to its stories.
Behind Local News
Jul 14
Manchester homelessness reporting wins national recognition
Manchester homelessness reporting wins national recognition
A group of reporters with a shared experience of homelessness and unfit housing have scooped a National award for their work shining a…
Behind Local News
Jul 14
Substack newsletter for Wimbledon launched
Substack newsletter for Wimbledon launched
A new hyperlocal newsletter serving a London community has attracted 1,000 subscribers within weeks of launching.
Behind Local News
Jul 15
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Behind Local News Weekly: The newsroom which did the election differently
Behind Local News Weekly: The newsroom which did the election differently
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Behind Local News
Jul 11
Behind Local News Weekly: Warm words need to be matched by action in race to support local news
Behind Local News Weekly: Warm words need to be matched by action in race to support local news
As polling reveals the vital role readers believe local journalism plays in democracy, it’s now up to politicians to match warm words with…
Behind Local News
Jul 4
Behind Local News Weekly: Celebrating the joys of the reception walk in
Behind Local News Weekly: Celebrating the joys of the reception walk in
Plus what’s going on in local newsrooms around UK
Behind Local News
Jun 17
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