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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C4CJ awarded six-figure fund from Google DNI Fund By Matt Abbott | 24th Jul 2018

Cardiff University’s Centre for Community Journalism (C4CJ) is delighted to announce it has...

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Interactive map of ICNN member publications By Matt Abbott | 20th Jul 2018

Since January 2018, membership of the Independent Community News Network (ICNN) has grown to 87...

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Rochdale Online celebrates 20 years as THE source of trustworthy, reliable news in Rochdale By Matt Abbott | 2nd Jul 2018

Last month, ICNN member Rochdale Online turned 20-years-old.

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BBC Local Democracy reporter Scheme Q&A with ICNN Director Emma Meese and head of the LNP Matthew Barraclough By Matt Abbott | 22nd Jun 2018

Since the BBC first touted the idea of dedicating £8m worth of tax-payer's money to fill the...

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Cwmbran Life celebrates it's 1,000th story By Matt Abbott | 12th Jun 2018

ICNN member Ben Black published his 1,000th story. Here he talks about juggling his day job around...

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