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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
More than 40 journalists put on paid leave due to lack of sport
PA confirms move following coronavirus outbreak
Sister dailies dedicate front pages to ‘striking mural’ for NHS
Plus: Police get guidance on dealing with journalists covering coronavirus and our daily round-up of COVID-19 related news.
Daily delays 140th anniversary celebrations due to coronavirus
Newspaper plans to mark milestone in other ways
Former deputy editor dies after being diagnosed with coronavirus
Daughters were by bedside “top to toe in protective clothing”
Staff safety cited as paid-for weekly suspends publication
Newspaper states intention to resume production at later date
Daily uses front page to announce halt to home deliveries
Plus: Publisher revives cartoon dog for homeschooled children, and our daily round-up of other coronavirus-related news
Publisher calls for online donations to help local titles ‘stay in the game’
Company already runs initiative on its national title
Football chant sung across patch thanks to daily
Plus: Journalism trainers share remote learning tips and other coronavirus-related news
Pandemic causes publisher to shelve major newsroom restructure
Editorial chief on move as search for new boss suspended
Ministers urged to use local press more in COVID-19 ‘fake news’ fight
Plus: Ex-sports editor on Italy lockdown and shorthand tutor offers free lessons
News site’s pub critic reviews his own shed after lockdown rebrand
Journalist may also review home-brewed beer in future
Up to 75pc of independent titles at risk of closure, study says
Publishers surveyed on impact of COVID-19
Island daily demands ‘lock down’ of patch in line with UK
Newspaper makes front page bid for tougher measures
You can’t catch coronavirus from newspapers, WHO confirms
Plus: Local government chiefs want FoI rules relaxed
Daily launches food donation drive for NHS staff
Newspaper joins forces with football club for campaign