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May 6, 2015

<p><span>There can be little doubt that the internet has given us access to more information than ever before but it&rsquo;s less certain whether people actually feel any more knowledgeable as a result. Carnegie UK has a long standing interest in the role of local media and how and where we as citizens look for our news and information. They have produced this i</span><a href="http://www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/carnegie/media/sitemedia/Other%20documents/FINAL-NHN-infographic.pdf">nfographic</a><span>&nbsp;from the results of its recent enquiry &ndash; Neighbourhood News. Kirknewton have produced this impressive example of an online but nonetheless conventional looking community newspaper.</span></p> <p>6/5/15</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>

 

Author: Kirknewton CDT

To read the pilot edition of Kirknewton’s new community newspaper – Kirknewton News  – click here

 

The newspaper has been produced with financial help from the Big Lottery by Kirknewton Community Development Trust