Local Journalism and Local Media

<p>The local media - local newspapers and radio regional television cable television and local news on the internet - represents a diverse and rapidly-changing sector of the British media landscape. Bringing together media academics local journalists and other media professionals this text presents a thorough up-to-date and authoritative account of recent developments and future prospects for Britain's local newspapers local media and local journalism.</p><p>Drawing on current research and relevant literature the book covers:</p><p>*key developments in the local media scene<br>*the distinctive editorial format of local newspapers<br>*news sources and other sources available to local journalists<br>*recent developments in media policy<br>*online journalism<br>*ethics and regulations<br>*the impact of new technology.</p><p>Situating the study within the context of local national and multi-national media networks this unique text provides students with a well-written and wide-ranging assessment of all aspects of the local media in the UK and as such will be a welcome addition to the current literature.</p>