The Cairncross Review – can it reverse the decline of local and regional press?
In March the Government commissioned the Cairncross Review to look into the sustainability of high-quality journalism, and threats to journalism, brought about by technological change and consumer behaviour. The Review headed by chairwoman Dame Frances Cairncross,...
To be a Pilgrim!
For almost as long as I can remember I have been a supporter of Plymouth Argyle FC popularly known as 'The Pilgrims' and as the football season has just come to an end, it's time for reflection. Why Plymouth you may ask? Well it dates back to my childhood. My father...
UK news media least trusted
A report published by the US Pew Research Centre http://assets.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2018/05/10185248/PJ_2018.05.14_Western-Europe_FINAL.pdf found that less that half the adults in the UK say that the news media is doing a good job at getting the...