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Our MP became known as Porn MP. That was just the start of a crazy few weeks
Our MP became known as Porn MP. That was just the start of a crazy few weeks
It was a by-election which ended up being all about the prime minister. But what was it like to try and cover the Tiverton & Honiton…
Behind Local News
Jun 30
‘Hopefully I’ve eased the path for other reporters investigating suspected wrongdoing or…
‘Hopefully I’ve eased the path for other reporters investigating suspected wrongdoing or…
Charles Thomson from the Archant Investigations Unit has won the Local Hero Award at the AOP Digital Publishing Awards for “creating…
Behind Local News
Jun 20
LGBTQ+ journalist network founder among Newsquest’s award winners
LGBTQ+ journalist network founder among Newsquest’s award winners
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, has announced the winners of its annual Excellence Awards.
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Jun 21
Sarah Lester appointed editor at Manchester Evening News
Sarah Lester appointed editor at Manchester Evening News
Sarah Lester has been appointed editor of the Manchester Evening News (MEN), the UK’s best-read regional news publication.
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Jul 1
Newsquest launches True Crime UK series across its online network
Newsquest launches True Crime UK series across its online network
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, has launched a new multimedia True Crime series across its network of online news brands.
Behind Local News
Jun 22
Edinburgh Evening News finds out what happened next to Ukrainian refugees
Edinburgh Evening News finds out what happened next to Ukrainian refugees
In February, there was little news other than what was happening in Ukraine, as Russian tanks rolled in and Putin-endorsed missiles began…
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Jun 25
Birmingham journalists launch #foodsos as thousands go hungry in city every day
Birmingham journalists launch #foodsos as thousands go hungry in city every day
“People are starving in our rich city.” A powerful statement led off BirminghamLive’s new FoodSOS campaign — a response to the grim…
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Jun 26
85 jobs hiring now in local news across the UK
85 jobs hiring now in local news across the UK
Welcome to the Behind Local News jobs board. Each month, we round up the vacancies from publishers across the UK. Each link sends you…
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Apr 18
Women In Local News Awards 2022 launched
Women In Local News Awards 2022 launched
Behind Local News has launched the second Women In Local News Awards, as part of celebrations for International Womens Day.
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Mar 8
365 Acts Of Local News in 2022
Howzat! FOI reveals cost of holding election count at cricket ground
Howzat! FOI reveals cost of holding election count at cricket ground
For many reporters, local election nights mean hours spent in sports halls, town halls or community centres.
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Jun 26
Weeklies use front pages to mark anniversary of terrorist attack
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Connectivity campaign wins digital prize at AOP awards
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The council boss who tried to decide what a local democracy reporter was allowed to ask a mayor…
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Reach journalists scoop global honours at international media awards
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The newspapers which were black, white … and red all over too!
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Local news provides little comfort for Boris Johnson as confidence ebbs
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