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Explaining ‘hyperlocal news’
If you’ve ever wondered about the story behind South Norwich News, an article about us has just been published.
Award-winning journalism lecturer, Paul Bradshaw, keeps an eye on developments in online news on his blog.
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Feature: Pros and cons of Twitter
Norfolk police are finding social media sites proving very useful, when it comes to getting information out to the public.
The force have 3000 followers across Facebook and Twitter.
But in our Features section, read how such sites are generating problems for them, when it comes to major investigations.
Police: Pros and cons of Twitter
Norfolk police are using social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, to engage with the public.
Earlier this month, a single tweet appealing for information on a missing Norwich teenager reached more than 13,000 people online in the space of half an hour.
And they’re using these channels to control speculation, such as during a recent firearms incident in Norwich.
But the police also warn that social media can damage investigations, when rumours are spread via social networking sites.
Local cook in search for Britain’s best dish
A south Norwich woman who set up her own cookery business is representing the East with her entry.
The ITV programme ‘Britain’s Best Dish’ went to air this week, pitting entrants from different regions to get to the final. Read More…
Norwich lab hits the headlines
Last month a local company who specialise in DNA analysis started selling their paternity tests nationally.
Boots the Chemist became the first high street chain to sell the over-the counter kits.
The story sparked a national debate, with headlines questioning if this step would “tear families apart.”
Over in our Features section, we look at how the company has fared.
Norwich lab hits the headlines
The availability of the first over-the-counter paternity tests sparked a national debate last month.
Newspapers asked if we would see families torn apart by the easy access to the test.
The company behind the kit – Anglia DNA, based at Norwich Research Park – told us how they’ve fared since making national news.
Ghosts of Norwich’s past
Dereham Road. Original courtesy of Archant
Images taken almost 70 years ago of Norwich during the Blitz have been blended with the present day.
The result is a series of haunting photographs. Read More…
Feature: Major record producer backs local band
The band, The Black Sharks, have had the break they’ve been waiting for. A big name producer has helped them record their debut single, released this week.
In our Features section, hear the song that could give the band a shot at the big time.
Major record producer backs local band
A south Norwich band released their debut single this week, recorded by a producer who’s worked with the likes of Oasis and The Stone Roses. It’s the big break the band’s been waiting for. Read More…
Feature: What next for Roger Nsengiyumva?
The film, Africa United, which stars a local 16 year old went on general release on Friday.
In an interview with South Norwich News, the City College student talks about his hopes for the future: What next for Roger Nsengiyumva?
