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UK collaborative, investigative network Bureau Local is building a programme to help fix the lack of representation and trust in local journalism.
The People’s Newsroom Initiative will bring together individuals and organisations who can support new community journalism outlets. That can range from helping them designing and building new projects to providing legal and tech assistance.
Although the Bureau has a long track record in helping local newsrooms thrive, director Megan Lucero says there are not enough public bodies – like funds, investors or institutions – designed to help communities invest in, own and run local,…
