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Read about the latest developments, news, research findings and events from the independent community and hyperlocal journalism sector and the work of C4CJ and ICNN.

Solutions-based journalism and hyperlocal websites

Engaging readers with prac­tical action steps could offer a new journ­al­istic dir­ec­tion for hyper­local media and a shot in the…

Streetlife: what does it mean for community journalists?

Invites have been dropping through letterboxes across the UK, urging people to join their neighbours in discussing local issues online.…

BBC Data Day: tools and tips

Following a BBC review of local journalism on how they could contribute to local news reporting, including helping hyperlocals, the first of…

What’s the hype over hyperlocal? If you’re in comms, PR, or marketing, you shouldn’t be asking that question

The media landscape is changing. It’s something I blogged about last year in a post called ‘Regional News is Dead’.…

Developing a positive perception of our school and community

I work at Devonport High School for Boys in Plymouth, and I decided to do the Community Journalism course after…

Forging a new lens through community journalism

I work with Oxfam India on designing and delivering popular mobilisation and campaign programmes fundamentally to engage with public and…

Doing hyperlocal – some reflections on half a decade of not being a journalist

I’m about to start my sixth year of running a hyperlocal blog for the sleepy suburb of Bournville in Birmingham.…

Digidol ar daith: sharing community news

Sharing news and information in an engaging and trusted way is the lifeblood of any community. A living language needs…

Digidol ar daith: rhannu newyddion cymunedol

Mae rhannu newyddion a gwybodaeth mewn ffordd ddifyr a dibynadwy yn hanfodol i unrhyw gymuned. Mae iaith fyw angen pobl…

Advertising for community journalists

From nowhere to 50,000 unique visits a month, an engaged readership on social media and a handful of supportive advertisers…

The Future’s Bright – The Future’s Local

How do you solve a problem like local news? How do you successfully hold councils to account and bring communities…

Celebrating MyTown Media’s anniversary

Was it really five years ago this month that I first met with my now partner in crime Graham Breeze…

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