Jonathan Heawood, executive director of the Public Interest News Foundation and founder of Impress, discusses the rise of Manchester’s independent newsletter The Mill - widely praised for its coverage of Andy Burnham - and what it reveals about rebuilding local journalism: from new business models for independents and partnerships with the BBC, to press regulation and why strong local media is essential for a healthy democracy. To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month<a href="http://www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership</a>&nbsp;@beebwatch.bsky.social@BeebRogerInstagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatchLinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watchemail:&nbsp;roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.com<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Prof Cathy Johnson on Who Wins and Loses from the ITV-Sky Deal and the New Media Green Paper

Roger Bolton,&nbsp;formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting.﻿Find all our podcasts&nbsp;hereAnd please support this podcast by subscribing&nbsp;hereWe also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the interests of audiences to make sure we continue to benefit from high quality radio and TV in the UK. You can find them&nbsp;here&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.