Journalist speaks out after hearing “depraved and grim” case remotely
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
Lack of ‘pub gossip’ has hit journalism during pandemic, says editor
Conference told lockdown bar closures have affected political journalists
Daily honours NHS heroes with front page wrap
Newspaper’s special edition thanks key workers
Ex-newsdesk chief dies aged 66 after coronavirus diagnosis
Journalist had retired just two months ago
Famous war poster inspires daily’s coronavirus warning splash
Health chiefs warn of patch restrictions after national lockdown
Daily to give 25,000 copies to lonely and vulnerable for free
Newspaper secures external funding for distribution scheme
Coronavirus has changed ‘stereotype’ of journalists, says Maguire
News chief says people are “rediscovering the importance of journalism”
Readers ‘particularly kind’ over regional press pandemic coverage, editors told
Political journalists hit out at “chaotic” government communications
Football club bans daily after deeming match reports ‘non-essential’
Reporter backed by Sky Sports presenter in access row
Beer buffs back publisher’s new tool to help UK pubs during lockdown
Readers urged to support local businesses through campaign
Readers tune in as hyperlocal network broadcasts Remembrance services
One in four people watch commemorations on one site’s patch
Beware of ‘hostile’ public while covering new lockdown, photojournalists warned
New advice issued after restrictions introduced
Publishers urge readers to ‘protect local journalism’ as lockdown 2 hits
Newspaper owners relaunch print and digital subscription drives
Weekly launches bid to help coronavirus-hit firms at Christmas
Editor urges readers to shop local
Daily launches front page bid to unite patch for doorstep remembrance
Campaign aims to honour war dead safely
Regional title launches new awards scheme after print return
Magazine aims to raise readers’ spirits during pandemic