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Sir Ray Tindle: Local Papers Will Live Forever

Sir Ray Tindle has spoken of the resilience of the local press industry and his strong belief that local newspapers “will live forever” despite the challenges posed by the economic downturn in recent years.   Announcing a new bonus scheme...

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Deborah Meaden Supports Making a Difference

Television star Deborah Meaden has lent her support to Local Media Works’ Making a Difference campaign by highlighting the ability of local papers to “get things done” and improve life for people in communities. Lending her backing to the campaign,...

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Alex Jones Backs Making a Difference

Alex Jones, co-host of BBC One’s flagship programme The One Show, has given her backing to this  year’s Making a Difference campaign which highlights the  power of campaigning local newspapers.   Local papers “provide a unique and vital public service....

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Local World Unveils General Election Compass

Local World has launched an interactive election survey which tells readers which parties they are closest to. The web app invites readers to share their views on a range of issues, including tax, immigration, Europe, public spending and the party leaders. They...

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Michael Sheen Backs Making a Difference

Hollywood actor Michael Sheen has written an article for this year’s Local Newspaper Week highlighting the importance of campaigning local newspapers and the difference they can make for their communities. The Welsh actor and director, who is also a noted...

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Featurelink Takes £1.2m for Local Media Industry in 2015

The Local Media Works Featurelink service brought £334,000 into the local media industry in March, with five campaigns running through the month. Campaigns from the Department of Environment and Climate Change, The Sleep Council, Department of Culture, Media and Sport,...

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