3+ hour, 3+ min ago  (388+ words) An independent local news start-up launched last year is defying the trend of audience decline across regional websites. Recent Ipsos figures reported by HTFP showed page views across online regional newsbrands fell by more than 30pc year-on-year in April. But the…...

2+ hour, 33+ min ago  (358+ words) The long-standing boss of a city hyperlocal outlet is stepping down after 12 years at the helm. Ben Wright has announced he is leaving his role as managing director of independent media outlet Bristol 24/7 to launch a new venture which he…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (772+ words) A former daily editor at Reach plc has hit out at his former employer over its decision to rename its newspaper websites under the "live" branding. Reach announced last week'that two of its websites, Nottinghamshire Live and Stokeon Trent Live,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (558+ words) Two of Reach plc's daily titles in the Midlands have dropped their "live' branding to revert to their original print names. The group's regional dailies in Nottingham and Stoke have brought their print and online brands together ahead of the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (573+ words) A former regional BBC executive has urged the corporation's new boss to defend its "localness' amid fears that regional TV and radio services could be cut back. Kester Denmar, pictured, worked as an assistant editor on BBC East Midlands Today…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (364+ words) An award-winning digital publisher has revived the name of an historic magazine after acquiring its archive and domain. Bluebean Publishing, co-owned by Laura and Courtenay Hitchcock, launched online-only title The BV'in 2020, weeks after Reach plc had axed its long-standing publication…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (467+ words) A former BBC local radio boss has urged the corporation's new director-general to nurture the sector rather than resort to fresh cutbacks. Three years ago the corporation axed 139 local radio jobs and introduced increased "programme sharing' across its network. It…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (416+ words) A growing network of local newsletters has expanded onto a new patch with the acquisition of an independent title. The Lead, which already publishes titles in Lancashire, Yorkshire, the North East of England and South Wales, has announced it is…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (707+ words) Some of the leading podcasts produced by regional newsbrands have been shortlisted in a new set of indistry awards. The Society of Editors has launched the inaugural News Podcast Awards to celebrate the work of journalists and producers using podcasting…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (389+ words) Two journalists with a combined 35 years" experience in the regional press have set up a new title to serve the historic town where they live. Emma Ryan and Ceri Oakes both worked for the Whitby Gazette in their early days…...