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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
Journalists to get access to coronavirus testing, says Hancock
Plus: Concerns over inquests being held in private and our daily round-up of other coronavirus-related news
Pub critic takes own home-brew to task in lockdown review
Anonymous reviewer previously critiqued garden shed
‘Don’t abuse my journalists over online paywall’, editor warns readers
News chief hits back after reporters personally targeted
Daily wins worldwide backing amid plea for football fans to subscribe
Irish and Norwegian supporters sign up as paper marks club legend’s death
Editors warn of ‘too-draconian’ approach to tackling fake news
Plus: New scheme launched to promote local journalism and our daily round-up of coronavirus-related news
Journalist shares hopes for regional lobby ‘revival’ as local press takes on No 10
Regional journalists quiz ministers at Downing Street conference
Hyperlocal title makes donation plea after shelving print edition
Newspaper continuing as online publication during lockdown
Newsrooms urged to join virtual debate on future of local news
Regional editorial chief among speakers at event
Daily teams up with mayor to raise cash for vulnerable
Plus: Publisher offers free home delivery and our daily round-up of coronavirus-related news
Journalist hits out as press barred from council decision-making process
Authority accused of “operating like a closed book”
Independent weekly gives away £10,000 worth of free ads
Newspaper bids to help other local firms during pandemic
Weekly launches ‘press gang’ for homeschooled children
Newspaper also aims to involve teachers in project.
Weekly slams ministers as front page likens key workers to WWI troops
Newspaper outlines “case for prosecution” over handling of pandemic
Hyperlocals issue warning over regional press public health campaign
Trade body speaks out after three-month ad scheme launched
Virus claims ex-regional journalist ‘in matter of hours’ at age of 67
Tributes paid to sub-editor who contracted disease in hospital