Editorial Excellence in Local Media

Regional and local newspapers are an important part of any community. With in-depth local knowledge, newspapers uncover the stories that need to be told.

Journalists from regional newspapers don't just write about the community, they live, work and interact locally, which fosters a relationship of trust between the newspaper, its readers and subjects.

This personal involvement often leads to exclusive stories. Victims of crime may choose to speak to local reporters rather than the national press, because readers feel they care about local communities and understand them. Leading politicians also often break personal stories to their local newspaper first.

Another important function of many regional newspapers is to run campaigns, bringing local issues to the fore – raising money or awareness, challenging the authorities and working for change.

Featured on this page are the latest of our selection of great scoops and campaigns run by UK local media. To view older stories, use the archive menu below.