Tributes have been paid to former regional editor, Bob Satchwell who has died, aged 73. Bob was the editor of the Cambridge Evening News for 14 years before he established the Society of Editors and served as a director...

The Government is “mindful” of the impact that changes to the public notices regime may have on local democracy and local newspapers which will be considered before any decisions are taken, John Whittingdale has said. Restating Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden’s...

Newsquest is launching a climate change campaign across its 160 local news brands. The publisher, which has over 40 million unique visitors online, today launched the 'Climate Crisis - Time For Change' campaign across its portfolio. The campaign was the brainwave...

MPs have continued to press Ministers over the issue of public notices in local newspapers, raising concerns that removing them from printed local newspapers will leave elderly and vulnerable groups cut out of the democratic process.    Stella Creasy, Labour MP...

The legal powers underpinning the new Digital Markets Unit to level the playing field between the tech giants and the platforms are “critical” and Government has promised to introduce a draft Bill “in the coming months,” the chief executive...

Young journalists working for local news media titles across the UK are urged to enter the News Media Association’s Cathryn Nicoll Award which rewards brilliant feature writing with a £500 cash prize for the winner. Last year’s winner was Nottinghamshire...

Europe’s press publishers and Microsoft have agreed to work together on a solution to ensure that publishers get paid for the use of their content by gatekeepers that have dominant market power.   The solution will be in line with the...

The UK news media industry has applauded the Australian authorities for standing up for the public and trusted journalism after Facebook announced it would reverse its widely ciritcised ban on news.   News Media Association chairman Henry Faure Walker said this...

Calls have been renewed for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide a vital lifeline for local journalism by extending the business rates relief scheme for local newspapers in the budget on 3 March. Rates relief schemes are in place for local...