Behind Local NewsinBehind Local News UKBehind Local News Weekly: Passionate, not angry, about BBC cuts?Welcome to our weekly round up of local journalism news and insight8 min read·13 hours ago----
Behind Local NewsinBehind Local News UKLocal radio cuts protesters aren’t angry, they’re passionate claims BBC bossDespite protests far and wide, the ditching of dozens of well-known local radio personalities, and warnings the BBC’s plans jeopardise the…6 min read·13 hours ago----
Behind Local NewsinBehind Local News UKReach announced as John Schofield Trust supporter as mentoring programme opens for applicationsPublisher Reach has been announced as the latest supporter for the John Schofield Trust’s mentoring scheme, which helps young journalists…2 min read·14 hours ago----
Behind Local NewsinBehind Local News UK7m watch clip of criminal evading questions from WalesOnline journalistAn award-winning journalist’s video footage of a criminal trying to flee media attention as he left court has gone viral — and been viewed…2 min read·14 hours ago----
Behind Local NewsinBehind Local News UKPolitics editor battles to correct misinformation which left teacher’s ‘life blown apart’Journalists often talk about the role of journalism in fighting disinformation and misinformation in an online world where too often…2 min read·15 hours ago----
Behind Local NewsinBehind Local News UKBook which began life as viral Twitter thread about to be publishedA book which celebrates a unique aspect of life in local journalism is due to be published.3 min read·2 days ago----
Behind Local NewsinBehind Local News UKNew Glasgow local journalism newsletter plannedThe founder of a local journalism newsletter company has announced plans to launch in a fifth city.2 min read·2 days ago----
Behind Local NewsinBehind Local News UKEditor pens books deal to explore housing scandal which is blighting 7,000 familiesThe editor of an award-winning weekly newspaper has signed a book deal to delve into a housing crisis gripping a country.2 min read·2 days ago----
Behind Local NewsinBehind Local News UKHerald signs Henry Winter on one-match deal — but crikey it’s a big matchThe Herald in Scotland has signed renowned sports writer Henry Winter to cover the Old Firm derby for the title.2 min read·6 days ago----
Behind Local NewsinBehind Local News UKBBC to scrap Scotland TV news shows and divert resource to websites (sound familiar?)The BBC has signalled it plans to bolster online news teams in Scotland at the expense of TV reporting — effectively replicating the…3 min read·6 days ago----