We need solutions - as local democracy is at stake. We have suggestions but really want to know what you think if you work in or around local media. If you are in Nottingham city centre next Thursday 5.30-7pm - DM us and we'll send you the details. DM too if you'd like a copy of the report. (ends)

The problem is a triple whammy of declining business model, increased information flow into newsrooms and via social media and a political class that does not tolerate scrutiny and without action this could lead to unchecked power and an information vacuum filled by unverified information....m/f

Are you concerned about the future of local news and democracy? Are the shenanigans at Notts - and other - County Councils ringing alarm bells VERY loudly? At CMPCR we've been doing research in this area and have findings to report - spoiler: the situation is not all bad - but it is not good....m/f

We have just completed research on local news - and what journalists think of how it's going....We'll be discussing the results and ways forward in Nottingham on September 4th. Come join us if you work in/with local news. Dm us or email [email protected] for a link to register. ends

We'll be discussing the results - and possible solutions in Nottingham on September 4th. If you work in, or with, local news and want to come along DM CMPCR or @drnataliemartin.bsky.social - and we'll send you a link. Come and have your say. This is too important to do nothing! ends

Our research on local news is finished. In a nutshell - the good news is that local journalists have a vocation and love their job. But the bad news? They don't have enough time to do it as well as they would like. This has consequences for local democracy..........m/f

Very happy to have had the chance to talk about our MA in International Media and Communications for the @uniofnottingham.bsky.social Virtual Open Day (from 36’ onwards) @cmpcr.bsky.social

youtu.be/jZboq5rRLHM?...

We'll be discussing the results - and possible solutions in Nottingham on September 4th. If you work in, or with, local news and want to come along DM CMPCR or @drnataliemartin.bsky.social - and we'll send you a link. Come and have your say. This is too important to do nothing! ends

Our research on local news is finished. In a nutshell - the good news is that local journalists have a vocation and love their job. But the bad news? They don't have enough time to do it as well as they would like. This has consequences for local democracy..........m/f

Local news is under threat. CMPCR is carrying out research on how journalists view their role. We are looking for local journalists-in the UK Midlands-to let us know their thoughts. It need only take five mins.DM with your work email address and we'll send you a link to the survey.Thanks!

Local news is under threat. CMPCR is carrying out research on how journalists view their role. We are looking for local journalists-in the UK Midlands-to let us know their thoughts. It need only take five mins.DM with your work email address and we'll send you a link to the survey.Thanks!