Nub News receives praise from media minister John Whittingdale

Axminster Nub News is proud to be a part of a growing local journalism network which has now been praised by the government.

Nub News, a network of hyperlocal websites, was launched in Sidmouth in February 2019 and quickly expanded across the country.

Along with the original Sidmouth site, in East Devon Nub News now also covers Axminster, Seaton, Honiton and Exmouth.

Chief executive Karl Hancock said: "Our aim is to become the largest online local news brand in the UK and we remain on track for that.

"What really excites me is the quality of candidates now applying for jobs with Nub News.

"We have seen a significant increase in the number of journalists looking to work for us."

John Whittingdale, Minister of State for Media and Data, offered his praise for Nub News.

He commented: "Nub News, which employs professional journalists and where people can know that facts and stories are properly checked, is fulfilling an extremely important function.

"Local journalism has a crucial role in informing people about, and scrutinising, the work of councils, the police and other local bodies - and where things go wrong, asking questions."

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