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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Legal Notices – a chink in the regional newspapers’ armour By Jeremy Morton | 10th Oct 2017

We caught up with South Leeds Life editor, and ICNN founding member, Jeremy Morton, to discuss his...

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‘The real issue in Wales isn’t fake news, it’s no news at all’ says Bethan Jenkins AM By Matt Abbott | 9th Oct 2017

Following the announcement that the Welsh Government had pledged to subsidise the hyperlocal sector...

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Welsh Government pledges £200,000 to fund Welsh hyperlocal start-ups By Matt Abbott | 2nd Oct 2017

The C4CJ welcomes the agreed measures between Plaid Cymru and Labour for the budget 2018-19 /...

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'Press cards would legitimise and add credibility to our work' say 88 per cent of hyperlocal publishers By Matt Abbott | 13th Sep 2017

Thanks to all those who took part in our survey: The Case For Union Recognition.

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BBC Launches Section Two of Local News Partnership By Matt Abbott | 8th Sep 2017

The BBC is now inviting news organisations to apply for the second round of the Local Democracy...

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