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A roundup of what's happening with local publishing around the world.
What exactly is the problem with local news?
A look at how the steep decline in genuine local journalism came about and how you could help the sector revive
Why the World Needs Local Journalism
Independent media outlets are responsible for sharing life-saving information about our world, helping communities learn about injustice and inequality.
Local media needs support if devolution push is to succeed, publishers say
Shift from Westminster risks weakening scrutiny as regional titles battle hostility, big tech and ‘news deserts’
Who's suing AI and who's signing: Microsoft signs Australian Copilot deal, US local newspapers sue
News AI deals revealed: Which publishers are suing and which are signing deal with the tech giants over generative AI.
Protecting the future of journalism: a free press in the digital age
In the first of our new ‘Industry Voice’ series, Owen Meredith, CEO of the News Media Association, outlines the challenges facing news media and his organisation’s position on tackling unfair …
I lead production for BBC Local and here's why in a world of noise, misinformation and globalised content, local news matters more than ever
The way we share local stories has changed radically and permanently.
Journalism job cuts in 2026 tracked: GB News could cut one-third of staff
Press Gazette will update this page throughout 2026 with any journalism job cuts and redundancies announced in the UK or US.
At WHYY summit, journalists discuss AI, public trust and the next generation
Panels explored youth media, community connection, AI risks, misinformation and the future of public media.
Meet the Gen Z journalist who bought his hometown newspaper in Georgia • Georgia Recorder
MONTICELLO, Ga. – Three years ago, Evan Newton was an intern at the Monticello News. Last month, he became the newspaper’s editor, publisher and owner after purchasing the outlet from …
Local News Shrinks as Trust and Attention Decline
The decline of local journalism has accelerated across the United States, leaving millions of people with limited access to professionally reported community news even as surveys show Americans continue to …
AI will reinvent local news
"As AI companies move to secure journalism as an input, journalists move to reclaim journalism as a public act."
California legislator’s advice on passing policies to save local news - The Daily World
California’s blockbuster journalism bill isn’t yet signed into law but its progress still offers lessons to other states hoping to save their local-news industries.
Wonder Where All Those Washington Post Reporters Went? Meet The Washington Sun
The Washington Sun, formerly NOTUS, has launched an ambitious expansion into local news, sports, food and weather. Zebra publisher Mary Wadland looks at what its arrival could mean for independent …
Local journalism hit by another wave of layoffs
The McClatchy newspaper chain has made significant layoffs at The Miami Herald and other papers, cutting over 90 unionized journalists across 17 publications
Reviving local media must be part of Burnham strategy, says FT - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage
PM's devolution plans need robust local media says newspaper
Local democracy reporter to move to ITV role - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage
New patch is at other end of the country
New American Journalism Project report shows how nonprofit local news has moved beyond proof of concept - Editor and Publisher
The American Journalism Project has released its 2026 Impact Report, documenting growth across its portfolio and the nonprofit local news sector.
Tens of millions flow into local news as public policy becomes journalism’s fourth leg - Editor and Publisher
For decades, local journalism’s business model rested on advertising, subscriptions and philanthropy. Now, according to Rebuild Local News co-founder Steven Waldman, a fourth leg is rapidly emerging: public policy. New …
At 24, she's crossing the US looking for the future of local news. What she found surprised her. - Editor and Publisher
She expected to find an industry weighed down by layoffs, closures and uncertainty. Instead, a summer spent visiting independent newsrooms across America introduced Jasmine Shiffer to publishers, editors and reporters …