On making local news a political priority

Jonathan Heawood

Jun 20, 2024

On making local news a political priority

Jonathan Heawood discusses PINF's recently announced Local News Commission, designed to bring fresh perspectives into tackling the crisis...

The Local News Fund: Empowering Newry's Journalism Ecosystem

Sameer Padania

May 16, 2024

The Local News Fund: Empowering Newry's Journalism Ecosystem

Sameer Padania announces the Local News Fund for Newry, a response to the existential threat that economic pressures and digital...

Notes from the International Journalism Festival 2024

Jonathan Heawood

Apr 23, 2024

Notes from the International Journalism Festival 2024

Jonathan Heawood reflects on an invigorating five days at the International Journalism Festival 2024 in Perugia, Italy. Photo credit:...

George Brock

Apr 10, 2024

Should your news outlet be a charity?

Last month, an indie news provider in the UK became the very first to receive charitable status because it provides 'public interest...

Why should philanthropists fund journalism?

Jonathan Heawood

Mar 21, 2024

Why should philanthropists fund journalism?

PINF's Executive Director, Jonathan Heawood, reflects on the Journalism Funders Forum and discusses our goal of raising £50,000 for the...

What's next for mapping the UK's local news?

Joe Mitchell

Mar 14, 2024

What's next for mapping the UK's local news?

PINF’s deputy director, Joe Mitchell, outlines where we are with local news mapping. The story so far A quick refresher: at PINF, we...

PINF

Feb 29, 2024

Indie News Week 2024!

An exciting campaign and funding announcement from PINF and partners! The Public Interest News Foundation (PINF) is pleased to announce...

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Local news in the UK is in deep trouble. But this band of radicals could change everything

Audience up but revenue still biggest challenge for independent news publishers

PINF launches interactive map of UK local news sector

Local news is booming

Survival on a small stage

UK charity launched to support public interest journalism

Official recognition of “charitable journalism” in the UK.

Regulator approves charity status for journalism body

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PINF IN THE NEWS

Local news in the UK is in deep trouble. But this band of radicals could change everything

Audience up but revenue still biggest challenge for independent news publishers

PINF launches interactive map of UK local news sector

Local news is booming

Survival on a small stage

UK charity launched to support public interest journalism

Official recognition of “charitable journalism” in the UK.

Regulator approves charity status for journalism body

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