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Front pages focus on hope and good deeds after days of riots
Front pages focus on hope and good deeds after days of riots
After the riots comes the … hope.
Behind Local News
Aug 6
Fear on the streets of Sunderland — one reporter’s story of a dreadful night
Fear on the streets of Sunderland — one reporter’s story of a dreadful night
A reporter has described the shame he felt when he saw rioters causing havoc in his home city.
Behind Local News
Aug 6
“Shame on those who perpetuate the myths” — Echo editor’s anger as tragedy used to fuel hatred in…
“Shame on those who perpetuate the myths” — Echo editor’s anger as tragedy used to fuel hatred in…
The editor of the Liverpool Echo has spoken of the pride she feels for her team’s determination to serve the local community after a week…
Behind Local News
Aug 4
Journalist’s first hand account of Liverpool violence — and the questions it posed
Journalist’s first hand account of Liverpool violence — and the questions it posed
A journalist has described her horror at protests in the city she called home — after witnessing people bringing their children to a…
Behind Local News
Aug 4
BBC local radio suffers heavy listener losses as shows cut and resources diverted
BBC local radio suffers heavy listener losses as shows cut and resources diverted
New radio listener figures continue to paint a bleak picture for the BBC’s local stations — and are likely to prompt further questions…
Behind Local News
Aug 4
How The Bristol Cable managed to get inches away from a £40k grant
How The Bristol Cable managed to get inches away from a £40k grant
For a decade, the Bristol Cable has set out to do local news differently — determined to create a membership model which keeps power in…
Behind Local News
Jul 31
Culture Secretary singles out Manchester Evening News for ‘defying the odds’ in maiden speech
Culture Secretary singles out Manchester Evening News for ‘defying the odds’ in maiden speech
The new culture secretary has singled out a local newspaper for praise — saying it’s daily proof of why local news matters so much.
Behind Local News
Jul 31
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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
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
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