Five aspiring journalists win NCTJ Diversity Fund grants
The NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity Fund has announced its latest bursary winners. The successful recipients in the second round of bursaries…
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NoSweat director Steve Ward charged with fraud and unfair trading
Former NoSweat Journalism Training director Steve Ward has appeared in court charged with unfair trading and fraud. Ward appeared at…
ByCleland Thom: Sites to help journalists find information
Most journalists are good at web searches. But it’s easy to overlook some excellent sites when you’re looking for quotes,…
ByNew guidelines reveal legal obligation on public authorities and private companies to reveal environmental information to journalists
Journalists may expect to get better results when they request environmental information from public authorities in future. The Information Commissioner…
ByTake note – typing interviews to screen can be risky
I was asked the other day if it’s safe for journalists to type up interviews straight to screen. A lot…
ByNCTJ student journalism awards are open for entries
The NCTJ’s annual Awards for Excellence in Journalism are open for entries and this year include a new award celebrating…
ByUniversity of Beds students scoop interview with disgraced Labour MP
Journalism students at the University of Bedfordshire scooped an interview with disgraced MP Eric Joyce after he pleaded guilty to…
ByNew guidelines for officials provide handbook for journalists on how to get around FoI delays
Journalists who get frustrated by delays and obstructions when they use the Freedom of Information Act have a valuable new…
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