A report published by the Carnegie UK Trust today has recommended a package of support measures to help the growth of the UK’s hyperlocal news sector.

The Trust outlined a series of recommendations, including funding from the UK government and the Big Lottery, as well as assistance from the BBC and Ofcom for the emerging sector.

The report said financial support was needed to help new community-run news websites to fill the gaps in democratic accountability left behind by widespread closures of local newspapers.