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JOURNALISTS fear that new BBC-imposed format for local radio will mean hard and investigative news being played down in favour of lighter, “fluffy” stories and more entertainment.
National Union of Journalists (NUJ) representatives from local radio stations across England said the new format will result in less robust political reporting holding those in power to account.
News reporters will be allocated additional duties which could include music scheduling, creating entertainment-based features and creating non-news material.
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