Many writers’ first steps into the public eye are through the pages of their local paper

Adele Parks

12:10pm Thursday 12th May 2011

Britain’s local media is in a unique position to celebrate the individual character of our different regions, reinforcing that very special sense of place so important to us all and certainly important in creative writing.

A week in the life ...

Chief reporter Vicki Stockman and photographer Dave Gillespie cover the election

11:40am Thursday 12th May 2011

THIS week marks Local Newspaper Week – when we explain the Warrington Guardian’s role in the community.

Local papers keep communities strong, says Michel Roux

Michel Roux Jr

8:10am Wednesday 11th May 2011

Like a robust local newspaper, good local food and produce lie at the heart of a strong local community.

Local papers - giving power back to the people

Celebrating Local Newspaper Week

3:30pm Tuesday 10th May 2011

If you could change one thing in your local area, what would it be?

Julia Bradbury: 'Local newspapers have an important role'

TV Presenter Julia Bradbury

10:18am Tuesday 10th May 2011

The world is a smaller place now and news travels faster than ever before thanks to new media.

My view: David Cameron on local newspapers

David Cameron

10:02am Tuesday 10th May 2011

FOR decades, local newspapers have faced fierce competition.

TOP TEN LOCAL NEWSPAPER FACTS

9:50am Tuesday 10th May 2011

There are 1200 regional and local newspapers and 1400 associated websites in the UK.



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"The old argument against gay marriage is that it goes against the fundamental principles of the concept - marriage without the ability to procreate is vacuous and pointless."  − D. Pannell, The Shires

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"There are a number of gay couples who would wish to be married under the eyes of God and with his blessing. As the bible states that God made man in his image, No Exceptions."  − N. Halton-Smith, St Helens

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