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Kate Lockett A community news reporter feels she is making her dad proud as she follows in his footsteps after his death to cover the same patch. Kate Lockett, 33, has joined the team at the Helston Packet…
As part of the NCTJ’s clearing campaign, the NCTJ spoke with students and alumni who had been through the clearing process themselves, or who had opted to enter the industry via a journalism apprenticeship. Investigative journalist Kafui Okpattah entered the…
A selection of community news reporters proved they have the skills to succeed as they have moved into senior roles. After completing their training, the four reporters took up permanent positions within Reach PLC, continuing to add value to newsrooms…
For community reporter Eve McLachlan, it has been a real adjustment to living in the Western Isles and reporting on its remote communities. The 24-year-old, who works for the Press and Journal, originally moved to the island chain off the…
A new raft of community reporters say they have uncovered hidden gems as they engage with people whose stories are normally left untold.
Three awards which celebrate innovation and diversity in journalism education and training were presented at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by News UK.
Fourteen publishers are joining the Community News Project (CNP), as the scheme expands with £6 million funding from Meta.
The Community News Project will create up to 100 community reporter roles, as the scheme is expanded with new funding.
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