CHURCHES could play a key part in supporting the hyperlocal media sector according to a former comms chief reports HoldtheFrontPage.

Peter Crumpler, the Church of England’s former communications director, says a “quiet revolution” is taking place in local journalism with the growth of small independent titles.

Writing in the Church Times, he urges churches and faith groups to build stronger links with the sector.

He says churches should be playing their part in enhancing local democracy and encouraging grass-roots initiatives by supporting such publications.

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