The slow vanishing of the local newspaper, and what fills the gap
Hundreds of UK local titles have closed since the mid-2000s, and the documented consequences of news deserts extend to courtrooms, council…
Sarah Mitchell
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Local Elections 2025: Key Battlegrounds as Labour Defends Gains and Tories Fight for Survival
Over 8,000 council seats across England are up for election in May 2025, with Labour defending historic gains from 2021 while the…
Sarah Mitchell
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Metro Mayors and Devolution: How England's Regional Leaders Are Reshaping Local Democracy
England's 11 metro mayors now govern over 40% of the population with powers over transport, housing, skills, and economic development. The…
Sarah Mitchell
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