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Time to share the licence fee? In this week's episode, Jonathan Heawood - executive director of the Public Interest News Foundation and founder of Impress - discusses the rise of Manchester's independent newsletter Mill Media, widely praised for its coverage of Andy Burnham, and what it reveals about rebuilding local journalism. We get into new business models for independents, partnerships with the BBC, press regulation, and why strong local media is essential for a healthy democracy. 🎧 Full episode: https://lnkd.in/ejypqUDm Beckie Shuker Phil Bowen

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