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Covid-19
Regional newspapers and websites have been in the forefront of covering the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, getting vital information out to people in their areas and tackling ‘fake news’ about the outbreak that has appeared on social media – at the same time as having to deal with the inevitable loss in advertising revenues as a result of the economic lockdown, leading to staff furloughs and temporary pay cuts in some publishing groups.
Throughout the crisis HoldtheFrontPage has been closely following the industry’s response to the outbreak, both in terms of how the regional media has covered the story, and in terms of its impact on the sector. You can find all our stories here.
What we have written about Covid-19
Daily moves agricultural show online due to coronavirus
Home videos of animals to be judged
Daily asks ‘Is that it?’ after Prime Minister’s investment speech
Campaigning title demands more for region on front page
Editor praises team’s ‘dedicated’ reporting of city lockdown
News chief vows to continue quizzing government on restrictions
Regional publisher wins print honour at national awards
Hyperlocal website also receives prize
Peers demand more support for local news amid coronavirus impact
Peers demand action on technology firms
Klopp writes open letter to daily to urge restraint from fans
Liverpool FC manager uses newspaper in bid to stop coronavirus risk
‘Put away the pitchforks’ and welcome back tourists, editor tells readers
The paper wants to encourage tourists to visit from 4th July
Redundancies in store at Newsquest as CEO admits staffing cannot return to pre-Covid levels
‘Vast majority’ of editorial roles to survive
Hancock thanks readers as Newsquest’s NHS fundraising campaign tops £500k
Health secretary releases video for use across publisher’s network
Chuckle Brother and brewery unite to back weekly’s campaign
Newspaper introduces special offers to help advertisers
Football reporter describes the strange new normals of matchday reporting
“The all-round feel isn’t the same, but it’s what we’ve got for now.”
Hyperlocal marks 15 years in business after vow to continue despite losses
Title’s owner thanks “tremendous” supporters
Publisher to bring in paywalls at seven dailies as some staff pay cuts reversed
Company reveals latest measures in response to pandemic
Millions more reading regional press due to pandemic, new study reveals
Research examines print and digital readerships
Newspapers cover ‘strange’ triumphs as football clubs promoted via press release
Season ended early due to coronavirus