Journalism matters. That's the theme of this week's national campaign to celebrate the role a free press plays in British society, and it's a powerful statement of fact.
But why? It's not just so we can have something entertaining to read with our morning bowl of corn flakes. Our democracy relies on it.
Good journalism exposes wrongdoing and injustice, it scrutinises people in power and it champions and celebrates good causes. Read more: And at the heart of our news industry are local newspapers, powered by the reported, copy editors, photographers and publishers working 24-7 to bring us trusted news and information.
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