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'Local news hubs' needed to fulfil community media demand, study suggests
August 12, 2010
(Journalism.co.uk) The UK should create series of "local news hubs" supported by local authorities and foundations to address an unfulfilled demand for local news, according to new research from the Media Trust.
The hubs, proposed by the Dr Natalie Fenton, lead author of 'Meeting the news needs of local communities', would bring together professional journalists and local communities, alongside volunteers offering training and technical support.