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BBC-funded local democracy reporter scheme already 'strengthening local journalism and accountability of local public bodies' despite teething problems

BBC-funded local democracy reporter scheme already ‘strengthening local journalism and accountability of local public bodies’ despite teething problems

The News Media Association wants to increase the number of BBC-funded local democracy reporters by almost 40 per cent to…

By Charlotte Tobitt

Hackney Citizen celebrates ten years in print despite never turning profit as editor says free paper started out as ‘funny little experiment’

Hackney Citizen celebrates ten years in print despite never turning profit as editor says free paper started out as ‘funny little experiment’

Independent newspaper the Hackney Citizen is celebrating its tenth year in print despite starting out as a “funny little experiment”…

By Sam Forsdick

Sacked BBC-funded journalist uncovers letter from council leader telling editor his appointment was 'unacceptable'

Sacked BBC-funded journalist uncovers letter from council leader telling editor his appointment was ‘unacceptable’

A council leader’s letter to a local newspaper editor in which he admits to calling the appointment of a BBC-funded…

By Freddy Mayhew

One fifth of BBC-funded local democracy reporter roles still to be filled six months on, but scheme said to be 'progressing well'

One fifth of BBC-funded local democracy reporter roles still to be filled six months on, but scheme said to be ‘progressing well’

There are still 30 vacancies for BBC-funded local democracy reporters just over six months after the scheme launched at the…

By Freddy Mayhew

Local Democracy Reporter dismissed one month into BBC-funded role after 'council complaint' over his appointment

Local Democracy Reporter dismissed one month into BBC-funded role after ‘council complaint’ over his appointment

A Local Democracy Reporter has been dismissed one month after being given the role in North Yorkshire following an apparent…

By Freddy Mayhew

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