Local papers need protection to maintain critical voice
Regional newspaper staff are being left “on a hamster wheel” trying to keep their newspapers afloat, sacrificing investigative journalism that holds local governmental bodies to account. That’s...
View ArticleLebedevs and Archant submit bids for local TV stations
The owners of the London Evening Standard have submitted a bid to run a local television station for the capital. Under plans drawn up by culture secretary Jeremy Hunt, locations including London,...
View ArticleJohnston Press delays mammoth relaunch plans
Johnston Press has delayed plans to relaunch 170 newspapers from its regional portfolio, amid “not so good” feedback from staff and readers. In a “significant” delay, chief executive Ashley Highfield...
View ArticleRegional papers urge rethink on regulation
Regional newspapers are backing the latest press regulation proposals made by the majority of the national titles. The Newspaper Society (NS) raised concerns that current plans are potentially too...
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