These are useful places to find local newspaper websites and statutory public notices such as planning, traffic, licensing and public authority notices.
UK Television News
Major UK television news providers.
2. National Newspapers
UK national newspaper and online news brands.
3. All UK Local Press Directories
Directories covering local, regional and hyperlocal newspapers across the UK.
4. Public Notices
Planning, licensing, traffic, roads, probate and other statutory notices.
5. England Local News
Large English local and regional news websites.
6. London News
London-wide and local London news sources.
7. Scotland News
Scottish national, regional and broadcast news.
8. Wales News
Welsh national, regional and broadcast news.
9. Northern Ireland News
Northern Ireland news, newspapers and broadcasters.
10. Parliament and Politics
Official UK Parliament news, Hansard debates, bills and MPs.
11. Government News
Official government announcements, consultations and policy updates.
12. Councils and Local Democracy
Find local councils, meetings, consultations and local authority information.
13. Fact-Checking and Verification
Independent fact-checking and public misinformation resources.
14. Press and Broadcast Complaints
Complain about newspapers, magazines, broadcasters or online news content.
15. Media Research and Public Data
Research on local media, audiences, journalism and public-interest news.
16. Specialist Public-Interest News
Public-interest journalism, investigations and sector-specific reporting.
Public News Access Checklist
- Check national broadcasters for breaking UK-wide stories.
- Use local newspaper directories to find local press in your area.
- Use the Public Notice Portal for planning, licensing, traffic and statutory notices.
- Check council websites for meetings, consultations and decisions.
- Use Parliament, Hansard and GOV.UK for official political and policy information.
- Use fact-checking sites before sharing claims online.
- Use IPSO, IMPRESS, Ofcom or BBC complaints routes if you need to complain about media content.
- Always check the date, original source and any correction notes before relying on a story.
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