It's a great few days for the UK hyperlocal scene as several blue chip organisations reveal new projects. Innovation funders NESTA and the Technology Strategy Board are bringing forward schemes to support new developments in hyperlocal content … [Read more...] about Developments in UK hyperlocal scene
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Local media and Jeremy Hunt
[note - within minutes of publishing this some people have pointed out that the original title could be mis-construed given recent spoonerisms on the radio. This is abosolutely not my intention a- 'the local hunt' is a fox hunting phrase from my … [Read more...] about Local media and Jeremy Hunt
The Total Politics Best Blog Poll 2010
Thanks to Newcastle Rocks (which is developing brilliantly) for alerting us to the fact that voting is now open for the Total Politics Best Blog Poll 2010. The votes will be compiled and included in the forthcoming book, the Total Politics Guide to … [Read more...] about The Total Politics Best Blog Poll 2010
July webinar sessions with hyperlocal publishers: spaces available
We are reaching the end of the first national wave of talk about local training with UK online centres and some amazing websites have emerged, such as Moretonhampstead Hub, Heeley Online, Doddington's Doings and This is Penhill. I'll be writing … [Read more...] about July webinar sessions with hyperlocal publishers: spaces available
Content idea: write a review of a local gig, play or event
If you are going out to enjoy a local play or concert, why not write a review of it on your community website? Take a look at these links for inspiration: Pits 'n' Pots' Tony Walley reviews the Stoke Christmas panto Dick Whittington. The author … [Read more...] about Content idea: write a review of a local gig, play or event