Local Democracy Reporter

BBC announces “ambitious” plans to support local journalism

The BBC has this morning announced plans to significantly expand its partnership with the News Media Association and local news organisations to support local journalism. Under the...

Hospital CEO confirms ‘nothing in Bedford’ of £99m merger funding

Fears that Bedford Hospital will be the ‘poor relation’ after it merges with the Luton & Dunstable Hospital emerged at a meeting this week, provoking angry...

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