Bristol demonstrations, Tuesday 21 March
Information and legal number for those covering the protests today in Bristol centre.
Bristol City Council bans local democracy reporters from press briefings
NUJ condemns “anti-democratic” decision to ban reporters in attempt to undermine quality journalism.
NUJ members condemn targeting of journalists
“Don’t shoot the messenger” event highlights need for a ‘cultural change’ as members stand in solidarity against the abuse of all within the union.
Police in Bristol must respect media's right to report
The union has expressed concern at the behaviour of some police officers towards the media covering recent protests in Bristol.
Former media and culture committee chair and South east MPs ask broadcasting watchdog to check BBC cuts
Damian Collins, former chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, has sent a letter signed by other MPs to Ofcom over concerns about cuts to regional BBC programming in England.
BBC to cut 450 jobs across England
Michelle Stanistreet said the cuts will have an impact on the BBC’s ability to sustain the breadth and depth of news coverage throughout England which truly reflects the diversity of the nation.
Local News Matters - Flipping the pyramid of media ownership to sustain public-interest reporting
To address the media revenue collapse requires immediate and long term measures, including a reimagining of local journalism.