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Wales politicians urged to scrap plan which would force newspapers out of business
Wales politicians urged to scrap plan which would force newspapers out of business
Editors of news media titles in Wales have warned of the harmful consequences for local democratic engagement if the Welsh government…
Behind Local News
Jun 7
Editor challenges Which? after it pans holidays in her city
Editor challenges Which? after it pans holidays in her city
An editor has vowed to fight for her city after it was named ‘worst big city for a staycation’ in a UK-wide survey.
Behind Local News
Jun 8
Scotsman ‘dares to be honest’ as it searches global subscribers
Scotsman ‘dares to be honest’ as it searches global subscribers
The Scotsman this week unveiled a new identity, drawing inspiration from arguably Scotland’s most famous poet.
Behind Local News
Jun 8
Award-winning portal helping bring public notices to younger audiences
Award-winning portal helping bring public notices to younger audiences
The local news media industry’s award-winning Public Notice Portal has hit the milestone of one million users, as new research shows that…
Behind Local News
Jun 7
Editor’s invite for PM to ‘try again’ after local journalists snubbed
Editor’s invite for PM to ‘try again’ after local journalists snubbed
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been accused of doing a ‘hit and run’ visit to a local town, refusing to take questions from local…
Behind Local News
Jun 8
NCTJ’s long-standing chairman to stand down
NCTJ’s long-standing chairman to stand down
The NCTJ’s long-standing chairman, Kim Fletcher, is stepping down this year after 20 years on the board.
Behind Local News
Jun 7
Newsletter pioneer launches ‘no noise’ title for London readers
Newsletter pioneer launches ‘no noise’ title for London readers
An editor has launched a new daily newsletter for London — promising ‘local news without the noise.’
Behind Local News
May 26
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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
Behind Local News Weekly: The little boy’s name heard in Town Halls around the UK
Behind Local News Weekly: The little boy’s name heard in Town Halls around the UK
Hello and welcome to your weekly newsletter from Behind Local News.
Behind Local News
May 26
Behind Local News Weekly: Passionate, not angry, about BBC cuts?
Behind Local News Weekly: Passionate, not angry, about BBC cuts?
Welcome to our weekly round up of local journalism news and insight
Behind Local News
May 13
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