A journalism graduate is helping produce Sky Sports’ Formula One coverage after landing a role at the broadcaster.

Kulthum Mohamed, below, recently gained a first class degree in sports journalism from the University of Central Lancashire.

The 21-year-old is now spending her weekends as part of the production team working on Sky’s Formula One coverage.

As well as live logging the action, she also liaises with producers and acts as a studio runner, ensuring guests are picked up and guided to the correct studios.

Kulthum, from London, said: “I feel really excited for my future in television production and look forward to continuing to collaborate with people and working alongside likeminded individuals.

“It’s such a fast-paced industry to work in and there are so many options for future development. I’ve worked hard to get here but I’m grateful I’ve graduated with a First-class degree and have a got a role at such an iconic company.”

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A senior digital executive at flagship daily The Scotsman has moved to a new role.

Joshua King has been appointed as head of business at the title having previously served as head of digital engagement and development.

His new role will involve covering different sectors of Scottish business including finance, legal, tech and property as well as focusing on start ups.

Posting on X, Joshua wrote: “Absolutely thrilled to announce that I have been appointed head of business at The Scotsman. I’ll be leading our business, finance and economic coverage in print, online and at our live events.

“None of that would be possible if I wasn’t working alongside some of the very best business journalists in Scotland.

“I’d like to thank our editor Neil McIntosh for putting his faith in me with this role. I couldn’t be more excited to get cracking on this new career chapter.”

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Press watchdog IPSO has launched a new website as part of what it calls a wider ‘brand overhaul’ during 2024.

As well as being the main route for complainants, IPSO’s websiteo provides access to the thousands of rulings that it has considered since it was established ten years ago.

Head of communications John Davidson said: “The old website had become unwieldy for complainants and journalists who had a challenging time finding the information they wanted.

“The new website is more accessible and creates separate user journeys for members of the public, and journalists and editors which makes for a better user experience. With a refreshed, brighter look, it is designed to help users find what they need as quickly and easily as possible.”

The website, which can be viewed here, also features a new complaints form designed to support the user’s needs.

Head of systems Tonia Milton explained: “The new IPSO complaints form has been designed and developed to ensure that complainants are able to file their complaints quickly and easily which is especially important when they might be in a heightened state of emotions.”

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A hyperlocal title has launched a new membership scheme whereby local businesseses and other organisations can purchase a stake in it.

The Leicester-based Great Central Gazette has annnouncedd the launch of two new membership tiers, Advocate and Visionary, which it says are “designed to empower organisations of all sizes to engage more deeply with our community,”

The £8-a-month Advocate tier is for organisations with an annual income of less than £50,000, whereas the £10-a-month Visionary scheme is for groups with an annual income of more than £50,000.

In return, subscribers will get reserved places on the title’s board of directors for group members and priority access to sponsorship space in its weekly newsletter among other benefits.

Co-founder Rhys Everquill said: “We believe that every organisation, regardless of size, should have the opportunity to engage with our community and contribute to our mission.

“With the Advocate and Visionary tiers, we are committed to providing tailored support and resources that empower our members to thrive.”

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A long-established news agency which has sold reports and photographs to newspapers and websites since 1960 has closed.

South Bedfordshire News Agency, known to many journalists as Fairley’s, has closed down after its proprietor Tim Corkett retired.

Tim said the arrival of the internet, the decline in newspaper sales and the growth of the PR industry had made life increasingly hard for organisations like his.

He told the BBC: “Unfortunately there was just me and a secretary who have been keeping things going recently. In the heyday, there were probably eight or nine people working.

“It’s a sign of the times in the media, I’m afraid. Social media has taken over. People are not really prepared to pay for their news any more.

“Media organisations are getting their copy free from public bodies, particularly the police. They put together a press release that the media are happy to take free of charge.”