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Reporting on an election you’re too young to actually vote in
Reporting on an election you’re too young to actually vote in
For many reporters, this month’s General Election was a surprise.
Behind Local News
Jul 21
“I can’t argue with a balance sheet.” Sadness as online regional magazine closes
“I can’t argue with a balance sheet.” Sadness as online regional magazine closes
An online magazine which aimed to prove there was a demand for paid-for, long-form regional journalism has announced its closure.
Behind Local News
Jul 21
Liverpool Echo editor welcomes promise of new law it campaigned for
Liverpool Echo editor welcomes promise of new law it campaigned for
An editor has welcomed Government plans to enact legislation her newsroom has been campaigning for — but said it should never have been…
Behind Local News
Jul 21
MEN secures double victory as two laws it campaigned for listed in King’s Speech
MEN secures double victory as two laws it campaigned for listed in King’s Speech
Getting one piece of legislation into the King’s Speech is normally a feat for a newsroom — but two in the space of a few minutes is…
Behind Local News
Jul 21
Editor calls for more local democracy reporters after successful General Election coverage
Editor calls for more local democracy reporters after successful General Election coverage
A pioneering newsletter publication editor has urged the new government to prioritise expanding the Local Democracy Reporter scheme.
Behind Local News
Jul 21
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: How the new Government can help local media
Behind Local News Weekly: How the new Government can help local media
Plus: Irish News moves into audio, the King celebrates the media — and more on the Election
Behind Local News
Jul 16
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
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