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2 stories, 126 years apart: Why data should be at the heart of every newsroom

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

Last year, the Accrington Observer, a weekly newspaper in the town which has long since tired of hearing the old milk advert references, marked it’s 125th anniversary by republishing it’s very first newspaper: It makes for a fascinating read – … Continue reading →

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As mugshots go, sexy is probably the last word you’d expect to see on his Santa hat…

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

Mugshots next to court cases come in many shapes and sizes. I’m a particular fan of police ‘most wanted’ mugshots at the moment, not least because of the huge number of page impressions they drive. This one from the Birmingham … Continue reading →

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FOI Friday: Overdue books, bedding plants, baby scans and trading standards

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

1. The most overdue books in town The devil, they say, is in the detail. And the Accrington Observer got plenty of detail back from its FOI request into overdue books at Accrington Library. Not only did they find out … Continue reading →

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The council where they like to say ‘I sue’

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Councils have long complained about the impact of litigation, but normally it involves members of the public suing them. But one Lancashire council has pleaded with its members to stop suing each other for comments made in the council chamber. … Continue reading →

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