Local Journalism and Local Media

Bob Franklin is Professor of Journalism Studies at the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies. His previous publications include Television Policy: The MacTaggart Lectures (2005), Packaging Politics: Political Communication in Britain’s Media Democracy (2004) and Newszak And News Media (1997) amongst many others.

'This inspiring collection... examin[es] contextual and practical matters at the forefront of a sector facing incessant challenges and change... There are many excellent chapters... the breadth and scope of subject matter, including fanzines and the alternative press, ensures this book is informative and provocative, and should inspire a wealth of much-needed research. It also provides essential context for anyone contemplating a career in journalism, a factor often sidelined in mainstream journalism training. - Sarah Niblock, Journalism Practice

• Part 1 Local newspapers and local media; Chapter 1 Attacking the devil?, Bob Franklin; Chapter 2 News on local radio, Andrew Crisell, Guy Starkey; Chapter 3 What future for regional television news?, Richard Tait; Chapter 4 News from a small country, Brian McNair; Chapter 5 The regional and local media in Wales, James Thomas; Chapter 6 Profits, politics and paramilitaries, Greg McLaughlin; Part 2 The economics of the local press; Chapter 7 Educating and training local journalists, Peter Cole; Chapter 8 Profits before product?, Granville Williams; Chapter 9 Industrial relations and local journalism, Gregor Gall; Chapter 10 Local journalists and the local press: waking up to change?, Rod Pilling; Chapter 11 Regulating the local press, Robert Pinker; Part 3 Local newspapers: exploring the range; Chapter 12 The alternative local press, Tony Harcup; Chapter 13 Real readers, real news, Sara Hadwin; Chapter 14 A right free for all!, Bob Franklin; Chapter 15 Local news, global politics, Stuart Allan; Part 4 Constructing the local news agenda; Chapter 16 Local government public relations and the local press, Shirley Harrison; Chapter 17 Hungry media need fast food, Brent Garner; Chapter 18 The role of the freelancer in local journalism, Ros Bew; Chapter 19 Trading on trust: news agencies, local journalism and local media, Martin Hamer; Part 5 Read all about it! Editorial content in the local press; Chapter 20 Letters to the editor, Karin Wahl-Jorgensen; Chapter 21 Open source?, Karen Ross; Chapter 22 Out damned plot, Ivor Gaber; Chapter 23 Downgrading the ‘local’ in local newspapers’ reporting of the 2005 UK general election, Bob Franklin, Geoff Court, Stephen Cushion; Chapter 24 Ethics for local journalism, Chris Frost; Chapter 25 Football fanzines and local news, Chris Atton; Chapter 26 Freedom of information and local journalism, Heather Brooke;