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Callum McCormack Every journalist remembers the thrill of their first front-page splash. For community news reporters, an exclusive story that lands that front page spot is also a testament to their local connections and commitment to getting untold…
Community news reporter Alex Bowen A community reporter found himself in the middle of a breaking news story when police evacuated his street due to concerns about explosives. Alex Bowen, 22, was barely two weeks into his role…
The Queen’s death was news of international significance, but was also a prominent moment that came close to home as communities around the UK expressed their grief and gratitude. As people came together to pay tribute to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch,…
A community news reporter is launching a weekly podcast to further engage and interact with the people he serves in Suffolk.
Community reporter George Harman with Paul Gallagher from Hinkley Point power station A community news reporter credits the communication skills he learnt as a mechanic for helping him make a good start in his new role. George Harman…
Community reporters have been exploring the local impact of the cost-of-living crisis as they speak with residents, business owners, food bank operators and schools. As the dramatic rise in inflation grips the UK, community reporters have been investigating how the…
New housing developments are the bread and butter for reporters up and down the country. Ayokunle Oluwalana But for community news reporter Ayokunle Oluwalana, his impactful way of reporting on the realities of living in a new estate…
Kate Lockett A community news reporter feels she is making her dad proud as she follows in his footsteps after his death to cover the same patch. Kate Lockett, 33, has joined the team at the Helston Packet…
As part of the NCTJ’s clearing campaign, the NCTJ spoke with students and alumni who had been through the clearing process themselves, or who had opted to enter the industry via a journalism apprenticeship. Investigative journalist Kafui Okpattah entered the…
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