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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/09/2026

Congratulations to everyone at Clydesider Creative for 10 years of Clydesider Magazine: www.clydesider.org/making-media... (You can see the latest issue in PDF here: www.clydesider.org/content/file...)

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Making Media with a Difference

By Amanda Eleftheriades

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 07/07/2026

Lots more to do, but the launch of DCMS' Local News Fund is a big win for PINF today! We'll be supporting independent local news providers to apply — and pushing for this fund to be the first step towards longer-term public funding to regenerate local news across the UK. www.gov.uk/government/n...

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The Mill @manchestermill.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Great of discussion of our model and the state of local news in the @beebwatch.bsky.social podcast too - with some interesting ideas about sharing the licence fee from @publicinterestnews.org.uk. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

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Jonathan Heawood: The Mill and the Fight to Save Local Journalism

Podcast Episode · Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch · 2 July · 31min

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Kate Dixon @katefdixon.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"I think there really could be something quite exciting to be done in that space, but it does require the BBC to have a little bit of a shift in mind set." A refreshing take on local journalism from Jonathan Heawood of @publicinterestnews.org.uk 🎧 podfollow.com/beebwatch

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Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch

Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a ...

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 18/06/2026

Last stop of the #IndieNewsWeek roadshow is an FOI workshop in sunny Leicester with investigative local publication @leicestergazette.leicester.news - a really interesting community session with loads of brilliant questions!

Room full of about 20 people paying attention to two speakers from the Leicester Gazette

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PeterCrumpler @petercrumpler.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

To celebrate #IndieNewsWeek, @publicinterestnews.org.uk here’s my interview with founder/editor of @stalbanstimes.bsky.social Matt Adams, looking at its success & challenges. #CofEpeeps

Screenshot of the interview from the St Albans Times.

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 17/06/2026

Stop four on the indie news roadshow: The Lion in Treorchy for the launch of Bro’rAnthem360, a Welsh language hyperlocal news site run by and for local people!

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 17/06/2026

2 hours to go As part of #IndieNewsWeek join us for a special webinar exploring the future of UK independent journalism How do we tackle news deserts? What role will citizen journalism play? And how does Indi News respond to AI, disinformation, Big Tech and political extremism? bit.ly/BylinesINW26

Meme for the latest Bylines Webinar

📢 As part of #IndieNewsWeek, join Bylines Network for a special webinar exploring the future of independent journalism in the UK. Featuring Jonathan Heawood, Hardeep Matharu, Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana, Jaldeep Katwala and Sameer Padania, plus audience Q&A.

🎟️ Book your place: http://bit.ly/BylinesINW26

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Simona Bisiani @simonabisiani.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We’ve just rolled out the biggest update to the @publicinterestnews.org.uk Local News Map (map.publicinterestnews.org.uk) to date! We have added a whole new set of features and tabs. I will unpack some here below 🧵👇

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PINF Local News Map

A map of local news providers in the United Kingdom

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 16/06/2026

As part of #IndieNewsWeek, join Bylines Network for a special webinar exploring the future of UK independent journalism. How do we tackle news deserts? What role will citizen journalism play? And how does Indi News respond to AI, disinformation, Big Tech and political extremism? bit.ly/BylinesINW26

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 16/06/2026

Third stop on the Indie News Week roadshow: gloriously sunny and leafy Wokingham! The offices of Wokingham and Reading Today were full to bursting this morning at their Meet the Team event wokingham.today/why-thousand...

A small room full of 8 smiling people posing with a sign reading 'no news is bad news' 'save local news!'

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ADSO @adso-uk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

It's #IndieNewsWeek. Why does independent news matter for our everyday local democracy? In Democracy Conversations episode 5, we explore the value of local news with @joe-mitchell.com from @publicinterestnews.org.uk ▶️🎙📖 Watch, listen or read www.adso.co.uk/democracy-co...

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Dr Rashmee Roshan Lall @rashmee.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Support your local #news outlet...if you want to find out about your neighbourhood, community & how politics works...or doesn't. It's Indie News Week. Thanks @publicinterestnews.org.uk for reminding us of the importance of your local news provider @greenwichwire.bsky.social @salamandernews.org

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

Second stop on the Indie News Week roadshow - we’re in London for @salamandernews.org and @greenwichwire.bsky.social’s event: Why Democracy Needs Indie News 🗳️🗞️

Full room of about 35 people listening to a panel of four journalists. There is a screen showing some examples of local election coverage.

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

PINF is on tour! I'm Campaign and Comms Manager Beckie (that's me on the left) and I'm visiting loads of indie news publishers taking part in Indie News Week this week - first stop: sunny Berwick-upon-Tweed with The Bridge editor Wendy this morning!

Two women smiling in a cafe holding a sign that says 'no news is bad news, save indie news'. They're sitting at a desk with copies of the newspaper Bridge in Berwick. In front of them is a big vinyl banner saying Indie News Week, no news is bad news, help indie news thrive. Behind them is another big banner saying The Bridge: A voice for Berwick, Spital & Tweedmouth.

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The Northern Eco @thenortherneco.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We put a special newsletter out today as part of #IndieNewsWeek! Along with hundreds of other publications, we'll be doing some special articles and events this week Join us? thenortherneco.substack.com/publish/post...

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Can I ask for your help?

Make a one-off donation or sign up for membership. Here's why The Northern Eco needs your support

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 15/06/2026

Why are our stories being redacted today? Because it represents what the reality could be if ethical, trusted and independent news didn't exist. Read more here: www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/bedford-independent-and-bedford-clanger-redact-stories-to-warn-no-news-is-bad-news #LocalNews #INW2026

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

To find out more about our new research, commissioned by PINF and Local Trust, get the full briefing here: tinyurl.com/6h9f56tz (11/11)

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

Feeling inspired? 💪 This week, 15th - 21st June, is Indie News Week! Local news events are taking place across the country, from film screenings to meet the editor events, support your nearest outlet by getting involved: tinyurl.com/PINFINW (10/11)

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Indie News Week

No News is Bad News ᵀᴹ

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

The good news: we have the power to regenerate local news for future generations, with green shoots appearing from Belfast to Bristol, Southeast Wales to the Southside of Glasgow. 🌱 (9/11)

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

The most disconnected use social media more for news 📱 BUT - this relationship is changing, with many people logging off in frustration with negative and divisive content 🙇‍♀️ (8/11)

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

“With a lot of AI stuff that’s now on social media, I definitely look at a lot less stuff than I used to because I just dunno what’s real, what to believe and what’s not” says Abigail. So where are people getting their information if there’s no local news? 🤔 (7/11)

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

🤸🏼‍♀️ On the flip side, where local news is thriving, people are more likely to go out and vote. Half of people on average say they would often vote in local elections, rising to 80% of people who are aware of the news in their area 🗳️ (6/11)

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

Many said they need more info about decisions made by local politicians. Without local news, people feel politics doesn’t work: only 1/3 of those in news deserts say “if a local councillor was doing something wrong, I think residents would find out and be able to do something about it” 🙋 (5/11)

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

Local news supports people to get involved in their community. Four in ten said they find out about things too late - or miss them completely. A lack of journalism is a big barrier for folks 🚧 (4/11)

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

62% of those who aren't connected to their communities are also unaware of local news and issues - this falls to only 27% of those who do feel a sense of belonging to their local community 🫂 (3/11)

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

... and almost as many would like to be more aware of local news in their area 📰🗞️ The research shows that where local journalism is thriving, people are far more likely to vote, volunteer and feel they belong. (2/11)

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 15/06/2026

“I could tell you probably more about what’s happening in Minnesota than I could about what’s happening in Kettering” says Phil, a Rugby Coach, in today’s new research from More in Common. The results show a whopping 50% of people in England feel disconnected from society... 🧵 (1/11)

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Salamander News @salamandernews.org · 14/06/2026

Excited to be part of Indie News Week! Join us at our event with @greenwichwire.bsky.social on Monday 15 June www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-local-...

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Why local democracy needs indie news

Meet the team from Lewisham's Salamander News and Darryl Chamberlain from The Greenwich Wire.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Along with dozens of other independent local news websites across the country, @networknorfolk.bsky.social is taking part in #indienewsweek 2026, backed by @publicinterestnews.org.uk by staging a free Art of Storytelling workshop and by asking readers to consider supporting its work.

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Support Network Norfolk during Indie News Week

Along with dozens of other independent local news websites across the country, Network Norfolk is taking part in Indie News Week 2026 by staging a free Art of Storytelling workshop and by asking reade...

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 11/06/2026

Indie News Week kicks off next week! Indie journalists up and down the UK are opening up their newsrooms, hosting film screenings, panels, workshops and more - find your nearest event: publicinterestnews.org.uk/indienewsweek

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No News is Bad News ᵀᴹ

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 09/06/2026

As part of #IndieNewsWeek, join Bylines Network for a special webinar exploring the future of UK independent journalism. How do we tackle news deserts? What role will citizen journalism play? And how does indi news respond to AI, disinformation, Big Tech and political extremism? bit.ly/BylinesINW26

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ADSO @adso-uk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🎙️What is responsive governance – and what role does local news play in our everyday democracy? In Democracy Conversations episode 5, we explore why local news really matters for local democracy with @joe-mitchell.com from @publicinterestnews.org.uk. ▶️ www.adso.co.uk/democracy-co...

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Ed Jennings @edjennings.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Local news is incredibly difficult. So this post from @publicinterestnews.org.uk is a joy to read, highlighting wins across the sector during 2026. It's an honour to have @localauthority.news featured alongside some heroic outlets from across the country.

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Local news wins: awards, milestones and impact from the first half of 2026

Beckie Shuker, PINF's Campaign and Comms Manager, rounds up the milestones, wins and celebratory moments from 2026 so far.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

A free content creation workshop is set to be held in Norwich, by the team behind the Network Norfolk website, to help enable and empower people to tell their own personal or church stories, as part of national #indienewsweek in mid June. @networknorfolk.bsky.social @publicinterestnews.org.uk

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Free Art of Storytelling workshop in Norwich

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 09/04/2026

A very happy first #LocalNewsDay 📍 to our pals across the pond. Keep doing what you're doing! We'll be celebrating the UK's #IndieNewsWeek from Monday 15 June: www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/blog/us-loca... 🗞️ 📱 📻

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Simona Bisiani @simonabisiani.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

A historic moment for local journalism in the UK: direct state funding is finally happening. I’m especially glad to see: - up to £12m going to local media through a new fund; - my research for @publicinterestnews.org.uk cited along the way. pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/r...

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New UK state funding of up to £12m for local media

The Government will pay up to £12m funding to local media outlets over the next two years to support innovation and help fill "news deserts".

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 12/03/2026

After decades of journalism in decline, bold new journalism funds are supporting its revival. GCM's new report examines how global funds are revitalising journalism and what we can learn from them in the UK. Read the report: tinyurl.com/mr3n9azm Join the launch on 17 March: luma.com/vj6qzyem

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Funding the future of local news — Greater Community Media

A new research report documenting how a new wave of journalism funds work, they impact they’re having and the lessons for others to follow.

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 04/03/2026

It’s a pea-souper of a day for our meet and greet in Westminster. Looking forward to championing local news among MPs.

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 03/03/2026

As we look to create a UK Local News Fund, we commissioned Greater Community Media to see what lessons could be learned from similar examples around the world. Join us to find out what they learned — from Brazil to North Carolina, Amsterdam to Berlin: luma.com/vj6qzyem

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Rhodri Davies @rhodridavies.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The latest episode of the Philanthropisms podcast features a great conversation with Jonathan Heawood from @publicinterestnews.org.uk about the role philanthropy can play in the future of journalism, and what opportunities and challenges this might bring: whyphilanthropymatters.com/podcast/jona...

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Jonathan Heawood: Philanthropy and Public Interest Journalism - Why Philanthropy Matters

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 22/01/2026

Good to see @privateeyenews.bsky.social funding another round of the Paul Foot Awards for investigative and campaigning journalism. £8k on offer for the winner! Deadline mid March. PDF instructions and form here: www.private-eye.co.uk/pictures/pau...

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 16/01/2026

Interested in more meaningful, community centred journalism? Greater Community Media are running free co-creational news workshops starting in February. Apply and find out more: www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/blog/from-to...

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Public Interest News Foundation @publicinterestnews.org.uk · 12/01/2026

We’ve had exactly 100 applications for a Tenacious Journalist Award, the deadline for which has now passed. Thanks to everyone who put time and energy into applying. Reading glasses on…

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