Published inBehind Local News UKWhy we need to call time on April Fools Jokes in local newsPlus: MEN prompts police raids, Bedford Independent’s rollercoaster ride and National World steps up health campaign6d ago6d ago
Published inBehind Local News UKBin April Fool gags to avoid doubt creeping into local journalism, editor urgesWe’ve all hear the complaints that local newspapers write about Wetherspoon’s pubs too much.Apr 13Apr 13
Published inBehind Local News UKThe theme park frenzy which began as a true local newspaper scoopAn editor whose website originally broke the story that Universial Studios wanted to build a theme park in the UK has described covering…Apr 13Apr 13
Published inBehind Local News UKReporter uncovers online counterfeit industry after infiltrating encypted chat groupPolice carried out dawn raids after a journalist’s investigation revealed counterfeiters were dodging the law by taking their trade online.Apr 13Apr 13
Published inBehind Local News UKWebsite which sparked a revolution in local news marks 10th anniversaryA website which sparked a revolution in local news coverage in the UK celebrated its 10th birthday in style.Apr 13Apr 13
Published inBehind Local News UKBBC signs county cricket deal for local radio — as it boasts deep coverage of 180 sports clubs in…Every county cricket match will get full commentary treatment on the BBC this year, across local radio and the BBC Sport website.Apr 12Apr 12
Published inBehind Local News UK400 stories shared as National World takes its Endo the Battle campaign to ministersA publisher has stepped up its campaign to win better treatment for women suffering with endometriosis, penning an open letter to the…Apr 12Apr 12
Published inBehind Local News UKPodcasts and local journalists make shortlist at Podcast Publisher AwardsTwo regional journalists have been shortlisted as podcast publishing heroes at a well known awards ceremony.Apr 10Apr 10
Published inBehind Local News UKYorkshire Post warns of AI threat as it scoops regional daily newspaper of the yearAn editor has praised the ‘sheer bloody effort’ of journalists after his title was named regional daily of the year at the 2025 Newspaper…Apr 6Apr 6
Published inBehind Local News UKImpartial Reporter looks to the future after picking up another news industry honourThe editor of the newspaper named UK Weekly Newspaper of the Year at the Newspaper Awards says he hope the win is a sign his belief that…Apr 6Apr 6
