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Coalition forms in fight to stop Welsh Government legislation threatening local journalism in Wales
Coalition forms in fight to stop Welsh Government legislation threatening local journalism in Wales
Newspapers across Wales cleared their front pages to warn readers of Welsh Government plans which could drive titles out of business.
Behind Local News
Jul 8
Let’s fight to keep Shorthand, editor tells tutors
Let’s fight to keep Shorthand, editor tells tutors
Shorthand is a valuable skill for journalists, and one worth fighting to preserve, a leading editor told tutors.
Behind Local News
Jul 6
Newsletter ‘lifts the curtain’ on covering General Election count
Newsletter ‘lifts the curtain’ on covering General Election count
A political correspondent took readers ‘behind the scenes’ of last week’s General Election in a feature for a rapidly-growing newsletter.
Behind Local News
Jul 8
How ‘listening to locals’ helped shape the BBC’s General Election coverage
How ‘listening to locals’ helped shape the BBC’s General Election coverage
The boss of the BBC’s local services has spoken of the importance of remembering that a General Election is ‘not just a national vote, but…
Behind Local News
Jul 7
Making voices heard: Inside the election project listening to 5,000 voters
Making voices heard: Inside the election project listening to 5,000 voters
When the General Election was called, newsrooms around the country joined forces to launch an innovative project
Behind Local News
Jul 3
Saturday special from Bristol captures election night drama
Saturday special from Bristol captures election night drama
The Bristol Post made a one-week-only return to newsagents on a Saturday to mark the General Election.
Behind Local News
Jul 8
UK General Election 2024 — as told through 40+ local newspaper front pages
UK General Election 2024 — as told through 40+ local newspaper front pages
Papers around the UK pack a punch with their roundups of the General Election
Behind Local News
Jul 6
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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
Behind Local News Weekly: The infected blood story isn’t over.
Behind Local News Weekly: The infected blood story isn’t over.
Plus: Rishi lets local media down in Belfast, NCTJ unveils new courses — plus the latest jobs from local journalism
Behind Local News
May 27
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