The annual Digital Camera Photographer of the Year prize is now open for entries.

There are ten different award categories: wildlife, Britain inspired, joy, adrenaline, documentary, fashion, landscapes, portraits, travel and creative license.

Top prize is £10,000 and Martin Keene, group picture editor from PA Photos, is among the judges.

Full details can be found at photoradar.com – deadline for entries is 31 August.

Pete Murray, president of the National Union of Journalists, is planning a three-day cycle in July through the First World War battlefields of the Somme and Flanders.

He is hoping to raise £1,600 for the Mines Advisory Group landmine clearance organisation – donations can be made at JustGiving.com/Peter-Murray.

Media website Journalism.co.uk is hosting an event in the summer for niche writers and journalism.

The one-day event on 25 June is being held at MSN UK’s offices in London and offers practical advice and case studies on how to make the most of niche online offerings.

For more details and to book visit newsrewired.com.

The inaugural Poole Literary Festival, which runs from 29 to 31 October, has launched a prize for new media writing.

Entrants are asked to compose an interactive narrative or poem, designed specifically for delivery online or via mobile phone.

The creators of the winning entries will win £250, an Apple iPad and be advised by digital publishing specialist Creative Content on getting their winning ideas published.

Shortlisted work will be exhibited at Poole Literary Festival and the winner revealed on the festival’s final day.

The competition is free to enter and the deadline is 15 September. For further details visit poolelitfest.com.

Rookie journalists can now apply for this year’s BBC Blast Reporter scheme.

Entrants do not need to be trained journalists and the placement will last for eight weeks.

Successful applicants will create things for BBC Introducing shows around the UK.

Deadline for applications is 30 April – more details can be found on bbc.co.uk.