This year’s Local Newspaper Week will aim to highlight the difference local newspapers make to peopel and communities, it has been announced.

The industry’s annual marketing initiative, spearheaded by the Newspaper Society, will take place from 12-18 May.

This year’s theme, ‘Making a Difference,’ will aim to showcase local media campaigns, investigative journalism and news reporting which have changed people’s lives.

The week will once again coincide with the Society of Editors Regional Press Awards which take place on 16 May in London.