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Pioneering hyperlocal news site folds after 14 years
Pioneering hyperlocal news site folds after 14 years
A pioneering hyperlocal news website has been liquidated, a year after launching a new platform it hoped would take off around the UK.
Behind Local News
Aug 21
Newsroom urges city to keep resisting ‘racist voices of hate’
Newsroom urges city to keep resisting ‘racist voices of hate’
An independent newspaper has vowed to be the voice of hope in the face of hate following far-right protests in its city.
Behind Local News
Aug 23
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
Entries open for the 2025 Regional Press Awards
Entries open for the 2025 Regional Press Awards
Nominations have opened for the 2025 Regional Press Awards.
Behind Local News
Aug 21
Fanzine and hyperlocal site team up to provide football coverage online
Fanzine and hyperlocal site team up to provide football coverage online
A hyperlocal news site is expanding into football coverage after linking up with a local fanzine.
Behind Local News
Aug 23
Bedford Independent vows to play part in protecting area’s diverse communities
Bedford Independent vows to play part in protecting area’s diverse communities
A hyperlocal news website has vowed to work with community groups across its area to support and protect diverse communities.
Behind Local News
Aug 23
Reporter offers to help people struggling in wake of hate-fuelled riots
Reporter offers to help people struggling in wake of hate-fuelled riots
A journalist has offered to support people experiencing Islamophobia and other forms of race hate as communities continue to come to terms…
Behind Local News
Aug 23
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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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