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BBC to scrap Scotland TV news shows and divert resource to websites (sound familiar?)
BBC to scrap Scotland TV news shows and divert resource to websites (sound familiar?)
The BBC has signalled it plans to bolster online news teams in Scotland at the expense of TV reporting — effectively replicating the…
Behind Local News
May 7
Herald signs Henry Winter on one-match deal — but crikey it’s a big match
Herald signs Henry Winter on one-match deal — but crikey it’s a big match
The Herald in Scotland has signed renowned sports writer Henry Winter to cover the Old Firm derby for the title.
Behind Local News
May 7
Farewell to the Mayor who united a city’s journalists against him
Farewell to the Mayor who united a city’s journalists against him
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May 5
Publisher Reach launches paid intern scheme as part of representation push
Publisher Reach launches paid intern scheme as part of representation push
Reach, the largest regional news publisher in the UK, today announced a new paid summer internship scheme, giving ten people the…
Behind Local News
May 1
New podcast series reveals anguish of Nottingham Forest fans at Hillsborough disaster
New podcast series reveals anguish of Nottingham Forest fans at Hillsborough disaster
A new podcast series by local journalists in the East Midlands has told, for the first time, stories of the Hillsborough disaster through…
Behind Local News
May 1
Government minister accused of bullying and intimidating journalist after FOI revelations
Government minister accused of bullying and intimidating journalist after FOI revelations
An editor has called on Rishi Sunak to take action after a minister launched a scathing attack on a regional journalist.
Behind Local News
May 1
Election special: Are hustings worth the hassle in an age of low voter turnout?
Election special: Are hustings worth the hassle in an age of low voter turnout?
Tomorrow, voters around the UK go the polls in the local elections. Or will they?
Behind Local News
Apr 30
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Behind Local News Weekly: The end of a difficult era for Bristol journalists
Behind Local News Weekly: The end of a difficult era for Bristol journalists
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May 5
Behind Local News Weekly: How a newsletter saved coverage of a football club
Behind Local News Weekly: How a newsletter saved coverage of a football club
Plus the website seeking readers with £1,000 to spare, all roads lead to Blackpool (for now) and our latest jobs round up
Behind Local News
Apr 29
Behind Local News Weekly: The story behind a record nine wins for Jon Colman at the Sports…
Behind Local News Weekly: The story behind a record nine wins for Jon Colman at the Sports…
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Apr 21
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