New research maps 550 independent ‘ultralocal’ news websites in the UK
New research has provided a map of 550 active local and "hyperlocal" news websites across the UK. These are sites…
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BBC reveals boost for ‘hyperlocal’ news websites by adding them to Local Live streams
The BBC has announced plans to “formalise its commitment to ‘hyperlocal’ bloggers and community news providers online” by linking to…
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Map of UK’s local newspapers and websites reveals London news gap
London is one of the least covered region in the UK by local newspapers according to new research by Press…
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Government funding needed to help hyperlocals fill democratic deficit says report
A report published by the Carnegie UK Trust today has recommended a package of support measures to help the growth…
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Government set to protect rights of journalists to film council meetings
Journalists’ right to film and tweet from council meetings is set to be enshrined in new guidelines to be issued…
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Study: BBC should link to hyperlocal news sites to improve regional coverage
The BBC should link to hyperlocal websites to improve its local news coverage, a new study has recommended. Charity Nesta,…
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Bristol Voice series set for expansion in 2013
Hyperlocal series the Voice has announced plans to expand into Bristol area and is offering undergraduates paid work on its…
ByWashington Post’s Loudoun Extra hyper-local project to close
The Washington Post has announced that its hyper-local journalism site LoudounExtra.com is to close after two years, claiming the project’s…
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