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Fake TikTokers, Harry Potter Shops, and Snail Farms: How to Run High-Impact Local News Investigations

Jim Waterson, the editor of London Centric, explains how to run local news investigations that capture the public’s imagination and have real-world impact – without being boring.

Jim Waterson

Jim Waterson had his dream job as media editor of the Guardian, reporting on what information people were consuming — and why. Then, disturbed by the news industry's failure to appreciate the shift in public consumption, he quit to found a local news start-up.
  • 25 June 2026 16.50–17.50
Location: LG02
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All levels
Impact
Investigation
Local Journalism