Title to launch public-facing newsroom
West Leeds Dispatch
What we have written about West Leeds Dispatch
Hyperlocal wins six-figure grant to pay editor and train 80 community reporters
Funding will keep title going for next three years
News website appeals to readers for funds to help ‘expand its offer’
Dozens respond to call for regular financial contribution
News site boosts ranks as six citizen reporters complete training
Editor praises “enthusiastic and talented” recruits
Hyperlocals back big publishers’ fight against rail chaos
Independent titles support campaign for government action
Fifteen hyperlocals set to bid for local democracy reporters
Independent news providers ruled eligible to receive BBC content
City hyperlocal news site launches trial print edition
More than 2,000 copies published as editor eyes regular monthly issue