The BBC should rethink its announcement of a new network of "digital community journalists" and instead channel any extra investment in local news through the existing Local News Partership with the local news media sector, the News Media Assocation said...

The News Media Association has a critical role to play in ensuring that independent journalism, which is playing such as an important role keeping the public informed during the coronavirus pandemic, has a strong and sustainable future.   Priorities for the...

Dressing up political material as independent local news damages public trust in both politicians and the local news media which has played such a critical role in keeping the public informed during the coronavirus pandemic, the News Media Association...

The Advertising Association, in partnership with the IPA and ISBA, have launched their ‘All In’ census today. They are conducting their “first fully confidential and aggregated industry census” to help build a better, inclusive industry for all. The census will...

The Government has published the UK’s first national action plan to protect journalists from abuse and harassment.  It follows reports to the Government from journalists who have suffered abuse and attacks while going about their work, including being punched, threatened...

The Government understands the need to make “quick and tangible progress” on implementing the new regulatory regime for the tech giants given local publishers are under increasing financial pressure. In its report ‘Breaking news? The Future of UK Journalism’, the...

The Government is “mindful” of the impact that changes to the public notices regime may have on local democracy and local newspapers which will be considered before any decisions are taken, John Whittingdale has said. Restating Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden’s...

Tributes have been paid to former regional editor, Bob Satchwell who has died, aged 73. Bob was the editor of the Cambridge Evening News for 14 years before he established the Society of Editors and served as a director...

Newsquest is launching a climate change campaign across its 160 local news brands. The publisher, which has over 40 million unique visitors online, today launched the 'Climate Crisis - Time For Change' campaign across its portfolio. The campaign was the brainwave...