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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Hyperlocal journalist wins court case over former employer By Matt Abbott | 14th Mar 2018

Herald Newspapers PLC has been ordered to pay a former freelance journalist who worked for two...

Board of Advisors By Matt Abbott | 8th Mar 2018

The Independent Community News Network (ICNN) is part of the Centre for Community Journalism.

When does a newspaper become a community asset? We asked the former editor of insideMoray By Matt Abbott | 27th Feb 2018

After five years at the helm of one of Scotland's most successful community news websites, editor...

A Little Bit of a Refresh By Jon Cook | 21st Feb 2018

We caught up with ICNN member Jon Cook who runs A Little Bit of Stone (ALBOS), a community news...

Statement on the PM's announcement of a review into the sustainability of local news By Matt Abbott | 7th Feb 2018

The Centre for Community Journalism (C4CJ) welcomes the announcement by Prime Minister Theresa May...

Anatomy of a ‘Lewisham’ newspaper: the ghost is given up https://t.co/85f0A508PK via @LewishamLately 12 hours ago

RT @ICNNUK: ICNN is a democratic organisation. It is guided by its members to ensure our work supports the whole community and hyperlocal n… 15 hours ago

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