The Independent Community News Network (ICNN) is the UK representative body for the independent community and hyperlocal news sector. We exist to promote the interests of community and hyperlocal publishers and to champion new sustainable forms of local digital and print journalism. Our focus is at the local and hyperlocal level; the place where journalism is most valued, but also most at risk.
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...
Defining a hyperlocal: our criteria for membership
By Matt Abbott |
21st May 2018
There are multiple ways to define this sector, and publications use many different terms to...
Board of Advisors
By Matt Abbott |
8th Mar 2018
The Independent Community News Network (ICNN) is part of the Centre for Community Journalism.
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...
‘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...
'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.
DEATH OF A NEWSPAPER – Action needed now to stand up for our communities
By Dave Toomer |
4th Sep 2017
It seems that hardly a week goes by without news of another newspaper shutting up shop.
ICNN welcomes its first official member: West Leeds Dispatch
By Matt Abbott |
3rd Aug 2017
ICNN is proud to announce West Leeds Dispatch as its first official member.
ICNN - The Independent Community News Network now open for members
By Emma Meese |
18th Jul 2017
In December last year the Centre for Community Journalism announced that we are launching a...
ICNN Charter
By Emma Meese |
18th Jul 2017
ICNN Mission Statement “Our mission is to promote quality journalism, help address the...
