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London ‘hardest hit by decline of local reporting’ says ex-Guardian …
WEB3 hours ago · A former national news journalist has launched a new subscription-based news service for London, saying the capital has been hardest hit by the decline in local reporting. After quitting his role as political media editor of The Guardian this summer, Jim Waterson has launched London Centric ...
Journalism ‘becoming more London-centric’ says NCTJ report
WEB18 hours ago · Journalism is becoming more London-centric and less regional according to a landmark report published by the NCTJ. The training body has unveiled the latest in its six-yearly Journalists at Work reports, highlighting some of the key opportunities and challenges facing the industry. Amid a host of findings, the survey reveals that the industry ...
Regional journalists in line for Media Freedom Awards
WEB20 hours ago · The shortlist has been announced for this year’s Media Freedom Awards 2024 with a number of regional journalists and newsbrands in line for prizes.. Will Hayward, who has just left Wales Online to set up his own subscription newsletter, is nominated for both the Regional Journalist of the Year and the Political Journalist of the Year awards, in the latter category against national opposition.
News outlets voice concern over "uncooperative" PSNI
WEB2 days ago · A group of media organisations have come together to express growing concern at the “unresponsive” and “uncooperative” attitude of their local police force. The six news outlets have hit out at what they say is a “notable decline in direct communication” from the Police Service of Northern Ireland. In a letter to Chief Constable Jon ...
Columnist marks 70 years of writing for newspaper
WEB3 days ago · A business leader turned newspaper columnist is today celebrating a 70-year association with a city title. Russell Luckock’s byline first appeared in the Birmingham Post on September 24, 1954, when Winston Churchill was still Prime Minister.. He later began a weekly column on business and civic matters for the Reach plc-owned title which is still being published.
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2021 Archives - HoldtheFrontPage
WEBTips on choosing a journalism course Emma Clark, former marketing and communications manager for the National Council for the Training of Journalists, offers her advice on choosing between journalism courses. Recently I've attended numerous careers fairs around the country, meeting students of all ages keen to break into journalism - whether that be in newspapers, television, radio or magazines.
Government unveils ‘action plan’ to tackle attacks on journalists
WEBOct 30, 2023 · Ministers are setting out new plans to protect reporters from the rising tide of threats and abuse. Culture secretary Lucy Frazer is announcing the creation of a ‘press safety tracker’ – a new online tool where journalists can report abuse and help build greater understanding of safety issues affecting them.
Sky Max to air comedy entitled Hold The Front Page - Journalism …
WEBMay 13, 2022 · A comedy series set in local newsrooms is to be launched after two comedians undertook work experience at a weekly newspaper. Sky has commissioned the new series – to be called Hold The Front Page – which will star Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe.. It comes after a successful pilot was produced last year, in which the comedians wrote a series of articles for the West Sussex Gazette.