That matters in Bedford as much as anywhere else. Local news only works if people can see it is fair, accurate and prepared to hold itself to the same standards it expects from others...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #Ethics #Journalism #EditorialEthics #Standards #TrustInJournalism
Today is World News Day, and we’re proud to publish content from the campaign throughout this week. Starting with this from Jonathan Heawood of the Public Interest News Foundation…
#Bedford #BedfordNews #WorldNewsDay #WND2025 #TrustInJournalism #LocalJournalism #JournalismMatters
French publishers like Le Monde are now giving journalists a cut—around 25%—of AI licensing revenue when their work is used. It’s not just fair—it recognizes that when our words inform AI, we deserve a stake.
www.niemanlab.org/2025/09/in-f...
#MediaJustice #AI #WorkRights #TrustInJournalism
Running a regulated, independent newsroom isn’t easy. Outdated legislation blocks vital funding, but we keep going anyway. Here’s why your support matters...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #SupportLocalJournalism #IndependentNews #TrustInNews #NewsMatters #LocalNews #TrustInJournalism
10,000 stories since 2018. The Bedford Independent is celebrating a major milestone and thanking every reader who’s been part of the journey...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #IndependentJournalism #LocalMedia #EthicalNews #TrustInJournalism #LocalNews #Newspapers
Responsible newsrooms know that context matters. Our latest Media Literacy Project article explores why we sometimes leave out certain details, and why it’s the right thing to do...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #MediaLiteracy #JournalismMatters #ContextMatters #TrustInJournalism #Ethics
Is British journalism as free as it claims to be? Our latest Media Literacy Project article looks at the UK’s RSF press freedom ranking and the real threats to public interest news...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #MediaLiteracy #PressFreedom #IndependentMedia #TrustInJournalism
The headline is just the start. Our latest Media Literacy Project post explores why being a responsible reader and reading the full article matters in an age of scrolls and shares...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #MediaLiteracy #NewsLiteracy #TrustInNews #CriticalThinking #TrustInJournalism
Headlines that build trust vs. those that chase clicks. Our latest media literacy article looks at sensationalist headlines' history, clickbait's rise, and why responsible journalism does better...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #MediaEthics #Clickbait #DigitalJournalism #TrustInJournalism #MediaLiteracy
Why do some quotes in news stories go unnamed? Our latest media literacy article explains how (and why) journalists use anonymous and named sources, and what that means for readers...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #MediaEthics #Journalism #Sourcing #Transparency #TrustInJournalism
What doesn’t make the news - and why? This explainer breaks down editorial judgement in local newsrooms, from privacy to public interest...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #Journalism #MediaEthics #Newsrooms #PublicInterest #TrustInJournalism #MediaLiteracy #LocalNews #JournalismMatters
Why we would rather be right than first. This deep-dive into journalism and misinformation explains how careful reporting protects trust in news in Bedford - and beyond...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #MediaTrust #LocalJournalism #MediaLiteracy #TrustInJournalism
When veteran anchors trade the teleprompter for a Substack login, it says a lot about where the real conversations are happening.
Less corporate spin, more direct voice. We need more of this shift—and fewer gatekeepers.
#IndieNews #TrustInJournalism
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/b...
How has journalism changed, and what’s stayed the same?
We trace its evolution from print to digital and highlight why responsibility and trust still matter more than ever...
#LocalMedia #MediaLiteracy #PressEthics #Bedford #BedfordNews #TrustInJournalism
The National Trust for Local News is showing us what’s possible when journalism puts communities — not hedge funds — at the center.Local papers don’t have to die. But they do need guardians who believe in more than just ad revenue.
#LocalNews #TrustInJournalism
www.niemanlab.org/2025/03/nati...
A credible news story is based on verified facts, reliable sources, and transparency about how information is gathered...
#Bedford #BedfordNews #Journalism #Misinformation #TrustInJournalism
March 4 in Halifax will also be livestreamed.
ukings.ca/events/a-pub... #journalism #novascotia #trustinjournalism #cbc
The media philanthropy space in the UK and elsewhere is evolving, as discussed in #TrustinJournalism - worth keeping an eye on various initiatives, eg:
http://Journalismfundersforum.com
When thinking about deisgning support programmes for independent news publishers as outlined earlier at #TrustinJournalism, worth taking a look at the example of @weareIndielab (focused on TV indies in the UK):
https://www.weareindielab.co.uk/
Here’s the call for ideas for the pilot #FutureNewsFund that @LydiaRagoonanan is talking about at #TrustinJournalism (and while it is about innovation, that doesn’t mean ‘shiny new things’ and doesn’t have to be digital) 👇🏽 https://twitter.com/sdp/status/1194925533630533632
At #TrustinJournalism, Mar Cabra talking about burnout in #investigativejournalism, and the need to develop better self-care and #wellbeing in IJ. Some crossover with this important guide on vicarious trauma by @firstdraftnews in...
Helpful overview from @CJR on different advertising technologies in journalism (given discussion at #TrustinJournalism):
www.cjr.org/tow_center_reports/the-g...
What can membership and engagement people in journalism learn from religion? Cc #TrustInJournalism, as we hear from @TheBristolCable @tortoise @Ofcom @TBIJ/@bureaulocal https://twitter.com/sdp/status/1194608207743852544
At the #TrustInJournalism conference in London, @CantwellCorn explaining the principles under which @TheBristolCable (one of the UK’s #mediacoops) is run. Check them out:
https://thebristolcable.org/
The hot topic of the week...:
> @impressreg’s #TrustinJournalism
> @trustconf #TrustConf19
> @UoW_CAMRI’s seminar on #PSB
(I hope lots of participants are thinking about applying - by December 8th - to the...
Dame Frances Cairncross urges those who care about the future of #publicinterest journalism in the UK to check out the #FutureNewsFund - one of the recommendations of the #CairncrossReview at #TrustinJournalism:
www.nesta.org.uk/project/future-news-fund...
