Event overview
Discuss the importance of local journalism and how to save it with a panel of experts
From the Grenfell Tower disaster, to austerity, to Brexit, the decline of local media has had real-life consequences. Join a panel of experts to discuss why local journalism matters, the pressures it is under – and how YOU can be part of the solution.
Panelists:
Lorraine King, former editor of the East London Advertiser, The Barking and Dagenham Post and the Newham Recorder
Maeve Mcclenaghan, investigative journalist for the Bureau of Investigative Journalism
Matty Edwards, reporter for The Bristol Cable
Chaired by Terry Kirby, lecturer in journalism in the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies, Goldsmiths,
Free event followed by a Q&A and drinks reception
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Photograph by Ewan Munro: flic.kr/ps/RqRNA
Dates & times
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31 Oct 2019 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
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