Centre for Community Journalism

Cardiff University’s Centre for Community Journalism offers networking, information and training for hyperlocal or community journalists. This project is part of the Transforming Communities engagement projects that demonstrate Cardiff University’s commitment to the communities of Cardiff, Wales and beyond.

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Editor of Your Harlow: 'Please don’t call for our journalists to be hanged' By Matt Abbott | 16th Oct 2019

The editor of two independent community news outlets Your Harlow and Your Thurrock has drawn a...

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Shetland News hits important milestone By Matt Abbott | 10th Sep 2019

ICNN member Shetland News reported that August 2019 was its busiest and most successful month...

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Social Spider CIC named finalist in UK Social Enterprise Awards By Matt Abbott | 9th Sep 2019

Social Spider CIC has been named a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising...

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The Caerphilly Observer celebrates a decade of success and over 100 years of independent community news By Matt Abbott | 25th Jul 2019

As the Caerphilly Observer celebrates its tenth anniversary this month, its editor Richard Gurner...

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ICNN welcomes the announcement of the Future News Fund By Matt Abbott | 22nd Jul 2019

The Independent Community News Network (ICNN) welcomes the announcement of a £2m pilot fund...

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