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Calls for open justice to be improved as Government praises riots court reporting
Calls for open justice to be improved as Government praises riots court reporting
Journalists have been praised for ensuring that justice is being seen to be done in the wake of riots across England and Northern Ireland…
Behind Local News
Aug 18
Charity launched in honour of Liverpool Echo journalist
Charity launched in honour of Liverpool Echo journalist
A new charity aimed at continuing the inspirational legacy of late Liverpool Echo journalist and Hillsborough campaigner Dan Kay has…
Behind Local News
Aug 16
Scotsman editor steps down, reflecting on ‘privilege of my career’
Scotsman editor steps down, reflecting on ‘privilege of my career’
The departing editor of the Scotsman has described getting to run the title as ‘the privilege of my career.’
Behind Local News
Aug 14
Riots remind us why local journalism needs to be protected — Owen Meredith
Riots remind us why local journalism needs to be protected — Owen Meredith
Local journalists are now on the frontline of the fight to protect society from AI-powered disinformation which much of the public feel…
Behind Local News
Aug 11
Social media can be a force for good — it’s all about how people use it
Social media can be a force for good — it’s all about how people use it
The editor of a community news website in Southport has spoken of his pride at seeing it prove it is ‘the kindest town in Britain.’
Behind Local News
Aug 11
The online sleuthing which led to The National tracking down Tommy Robinson
The online sleuthing which led to The National tracking down Tommy Robinson
The journalists who tracked down far-right ringleader Tommy Robinson at his overseas holiday accommodation have shared how they did it.
Behind Local News
Aug 8
Newspaper clears front page to condemn hate speech following city centre stabbing
Newspaper clears front page to condemn hate speech following city centre stabbing
A newspaper cleared its front page to condemn a social media frenzy which followed a stabbing in its city centre.
Behind Local News
Aug 11
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Behind Local News Weekly: The UK riots stories which remind of of the importance of local…
Behind Local News Weekly: The UK riots stories which remind of of the importance of local…
This week’s Behind Local News is somewhat overdue. But here it is!
Behind Local News
Aug 11
Behind Local News Weekly: Inside the Bristol Cable’s race to land £40k
Behind Local News Weekly: Inside the Bristol Cable’s race to land £40k
Plus: Ofcom to keep look at BBC’s impact on local, BBC axes live local radio bulletins, newsletter success for Reach journalists
Behind Local News
Jul 31
Behind Local News Weekly: Taking the fight against misinformation to readers — and why we did it
Behind Local News Weekly: Taking the fight against misinformation to readers — and why we did it
Plus: Campaign success in the King’s Speech, relaunch for Manchester World and call for more LDRs
Behind Local News
Jul 23
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