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News Associates trainees regularly dominate the NCTJ Awards for Excellence. Pictured are Anna Schaverien (The New York Times), Neil Athey (Lancashire Telegraph) and Katie Falkingham (BBC Sport).
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JournoFest Manchester 2023: The art of investigative journalism panel
This year’s third JournoFest panel focussed on ‘The art of investigative journalism’, including the skills needed to succeed in the field.
JournoFest Manchester 2023: Levelling up the media landscape
This year’s second JournoFest panel focussed on ‘Levelling up the media landscape’ and the differences between regional and national news.