Reporting on Sex and Gender Identity – A Guide for Community Media Reporters
Public debate surrounding sex and gender identity rights is often presented in news reporting as a battle between two equal and opposing forces, pulling on […]
Month: April 2025
A Civic Future for Community Media and Library Services in Leicester
As Leicester City Council embarks on a public consultation about the future of its Library and Information Services, there is a valuable opportunity to open […]
Opinion-Baiting and the Erosion of Impartial Reporting
The recent reaction to the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 means biological sex has laid bare a serious and […]
Fostering Good Relations: Balancing Rights and Fairness under the Equality Act 2010
Public bodies and organisations have a fundamental responsibility under the UK Equality Act 2010 to foster good relations between people who share protected characteristics and […]
Soundtrack of Care: Exploring Arts and Heritage in Leicester Through Community Radio
At Soar Sound, we’re learning by doing. With the help of John Coster from the Documentary Media Centre, we’ve been developing a pair of podcast […]
Reconsidering Public Communication – Why Presence and Participation Still Matter
The Soar Sound Easter Roadshow, held in Leicester city centre on Saturday 19 April 2025, offered an understated yet instructive example of how community media […]
Reframing News Reporting – The Supreme Court Ruling on the Equality Act 2010
The Supreme Court’s ruling on April 16, 2025, clarifying that “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, has ignited a critical conversation […]
Decentered Media Podcast 007 – Reframing Reality: Journalism, Sex-Based Rights, and the Supreme Court Judgement
For this episode of the Decentered Media Podcast, I spoke with Cath Leng from Seen in Journalism about a legal decision with far-reaching implications for […]
A Walk on the Wild Side – Blackpool’s Community Media on YouTube
Stephen Cheatley is a Blackpool-based content creator whose YouTube channel A Walk on the Wild Side offers viewers an immersive stroll through the seaside town’s […]
Rethinking British Cinema – From Soft Power to Civic Empowerment
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the House of Commons has published its first report for the 2024–25 session, examining the state of the […]
Who Owns the Airwaves? Consolidation, Convenience, and the Quiet Displacement of Local Radio
A shift is underway in the UK’s radio landscape. It’s not one characterised by headline drama or overt controversy, but by the steady march of […]
Statement on Ofcom’s Proposal to Approve BBC Radio 3 Unwind
Hi, I’ve issued this statement about Ofcom’s decision today to let the BBC go ahead with Radio 3 Unwind. Radio Lear expresses disappointment at Ofcom’s […]
Reimagining Devolution Through Regenerative Communication – Why Community Media Matters
A recent discussion paper from Culture Commons offers a compelling account of how the creative, cultural, and heritage sectors are adapting to the shifting terrain […]
Decentered Media Podcast – Ciarán Murray Reimagining Journalism Blockchain, Tokens, and the Future of Decentralised Media
In this episode of the Decentered Media Podcast, Rob Watson is joined by Ciarán Murray, CEO and founder of the Olas Foundation, to explore how […]
Reframing Media Literacy – Participation, Place, and the Foundational Economy
The Lords Select Committee for Communications and Digital has launched a vital inquiry into the state of media literacy in the UK, with a call […]