News chief also issues advice on name of town he visited
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
Out of work journalist helps hundreds get free local paper
Scheme sees weekly delivered to vulnerable individuals
Daily launches front page bid to help reopening businesses
Newspaper aims to help firms through coronavirus crisis
Journalists facing death threats and claims of celebrity sex, says editor
News chief hits out at violent threats from online trolls
Weekly bids to kick coronavirus off patch with front page cartoon
Famous symbol used to depict fight against COVID-19
Newspaper chiefs welcome axing of 60-day FoI deadline
Proposal was introduced in Scottish coronavirus legislation
Hyperlocals welcome £60,000 ‘lifeline’ for independent news titles
Twenty recipients will be award cash to help them through pandemic
Daily devotes page to students’ stories as lockdown hits work experience
Sports editor launched call for future reporters to get bylines in print
Daily helps 5,000 school pupils in lockdown with weekly supplement
Publication distributed to 105 schools across patch
Government chiefs reveal £3m ad boost for Scottish newspapers
Industry’s “vital role” in coronavirus fight recognised
Publisher drops restructure hint as furlough for 170 staff extended
Chief executive praises high standard of reporting
Regional press carries new ‘Stay Alert’ guidance on front pages
Government’s changed advice for England published in ad partnership
Hyperlocals win €160,000 from Facebook emergency fund
Ten UK publications to benefit as grants announced
Independent publisher launches paid-for paper after shelving free title
Temporary subscription-only product aimed at older readers
Weekly journalist resumes paperboy duties after almost 40 years
Volunteer helps out as home delivery demand soars
Ex-daily photographer launches charity drive amid freelance work drought
Award winner aims to capture town’s families during lockdown