Alistair Darling: Local papers more trusted than nationals

Posted by Nneka Opara on 29 October 2009 at 11:36
Tags: Journalism, National Newspapers, Newspapers, Regional Newspapers

Chancellor Alistair Darling believes that local newspapers are more trusted than nationals and often beat more high-profile papers to political scoops. (more…)

RTS creates new independent journalism award

Posted by Nneka Opara on 29 October 2009 at 11:26
Tags: Broadcast, Journalism, Television, awards

The Royal Television Society has created a new award for this year’s Television Journalism Awards aimed at recognising the best news coverage by an independent or freelancer.

The award recognises the development of news and current affairs production which is entirely independent of broadcasters, and will be judged by a panel of jurors from both inside and outside of broadcast journalism. (more…)

TMG looking to appoint Olympics editor, says report

Posted by Nneka Opara on 26 October 2009 at 12:45
Tags: Journalism, National Newspapers, New Media, Newspapers, Online, People

Telegraph Media Group is looking to increase its coverage of the forthcoming 2012 London Olympics with the appointment of a dedicated editor, according to a report today. (more…)