Future of news is local, says Culture Secretary, as she launches the first action plan to back local news in a generation First local media strategy in a generation guarantees up to £12m funding for local media’s digital innovation, for community radio and to fill ‘news deserts’

'The future of news is local' - Lisa Nandy's strategy statement, announced today at a #SocietyofEditors conference on the UK Government's priorities in building up the sector once again:
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Nottinghamshire Live named regional news organisation of the year - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage All the winners from last night's Media Freedom Awards

Regional journalists honoured in Society of Editors' Media Freedom Awards | HoldTheFrontPage | 13 November 2025:
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