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Community reporter Hannah Bridgeman A community reporter has drawn on her media law training to tell the story of a sex abuse victim, who bravely waived his right to anonymity. Hannah Bridgeman, community reporter for the Lancashire Evening…
BBC Radio London presenter and producer Jacqueline Shepherd “Stay curious. Keep your eyes and ears open and listen to what’s going on around you.” That is the advice from BBC Radio London presenter and producer Jacqueline…
The NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Academy is set to launch a new e-learning course on safety and resilience for journalists.
Local healthcare is, quite literally, at the heart of every community. And thanks to the efforts of community reporters, readers in underserved areas are being kept in-the-know about access to local health services and the issues facing them. Reporters hired…
One of Scotland’s oldest journalism prizes is being given a new lease of life. Tom Murray (left) presents Colin Simpson with the first award in 1978 while East Fife Mail editor Ian C. Paterson looks on. The TS…
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…
Jamie Green A student who received NCTJ training designed for aspiring journalists with disabilities has secured a place on a prestigious traineeship with ITV News. Jamie Green, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, is celebrating starting…
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…
Six Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) recipients have been awarded specialist bursaries as they begin their NCTJ training.
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