Google has been heavily criticised and accused of “flouting the intention” of the Publisher’s Right which was devised to help news media publishers better protect their copyright in the digital environment. The News Media Association has led calls for the...

The UK believes there is a “moral imperative” to stop the threat to media freedom across the globe and the Government is committed to continuing its campaign to stamp out abuses against the media, the United Nations General Assembly...

An online public vote for the News Media Association’s Royal Rota photography competition to promote the outstanding work of photographers in the UK news media has gone live today. A showcase of 48 of the best photographs from Royal and...

Judges emphasised the importance of local media as a powerful platform for national advertisers during the judging session for this year’s Local Media Works Awards. Judges examined entries from media planners who were asked to show how they have used...

Behind Local News has launched a project to map local media’s Christmas campaigns in order to demonstrate the local news sector’s ability to galvanise support for those in need in the communities. The website is calling on local news publications...

Archant has announced a new three-year partnership with the Google called Project Neon aimed at creating a sustainable model for local news by creating new digital platforms for up to three UK communities.   With funding and support from the Google...

Media commentator Roy Greenslade has highlighted the power of local journalism to make a real difference for communities, focussing on the Impartial Reporter’s six-month investigation into historic sex abuse in Northern Ireland. Writing in The Guardian about his visit to...

The News Media Association hosted a lunch event yesterday for DCMS Permanent Secretary Sarah Healey with local and national publishers in attendance. A wide variety of media policy issues were discussed under Chatham House rules at the lunch for the...

Ofcom has said that financial investment to support the long-term viability of newspapers, which have “a key role in the democratic process” and continue to play a vital role in UK society, should be welcomed.     In advice to the Secretary...