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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Latest Articles

C4CJ & ICNN response to the Cairncross Review Report By Matt Abbott | 12th Feb 2019

ICNN and C4CJ welcome the recommendations of the Cairncross Report.

UK's oldest hyperlocal celebrates its 25th birthday By Matt Abbott | 5th Feb 2019

The first issue of the Broughton Spurtle, February 1994 The UK’s oldest surviving hyperlocal...

Syndication deal between independent news sites to boost coverage of Welsh politics By Matt Abbott | 31st Jan 2019

A syndication deal between three of Wales’s largest independent news sites will help deliver...

MP praises 'incredible' hyperlocal as yet another local newspaper closes By Matt Abbott | 25th Jan 2019

The closure of the Harlow Star is an ‘extraordinary day’ for residents of Harlow says...

Media Law: Public Meetings and Qualified Privilege By Matt Abbott | 11th Jan 2019

All members of the Independent Community News Network (ICNN) benefit from free and impartial...

RT @DavidMundellDCT: Congratulations to the Nithsdale Times on your 100th edition. A great community newspaper. https://t.co/dzmR1AOwV1 20 hours ago

Journalists Have Been Banned From A Powerful Database (Trace IQ) That Lets You Search People's Phone Numbers And Ad… https://t.co/ue8EaXAEXD 20 hours ago

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