WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Congratulations to all our shortlisted, highly commended and winning entrants!

Championing the regional journalism that tells it like it is.


We've reviewed your exceptional work from every corner of the newsroom! With 22 categories entered, showcasing the talents of seasoned professionals and rising stars alike, we celebrated the best of the best in regional journalism across the UK and awarded every achievement. 


ABOUT THE AWARDS

Decades of History, A Legacy of Excellence

The Regional Press Awards have long been a fixture in UK journalism, recognising the grit, determination, and sheer talent that define our industry. Past winners include some of the biggest names and stories to come out of local newsrooms, and this year promises to be no different.

Open to all corners of the regional press – from newspapers and digital publications to freelance reporters and entire editorial teams – these awards are about celebrating the stories that cut through the noise, bringing communities together and making change happen.

20 Categories ranging from the best in breaking news to digital initiatives, with separate recognition for larger and smaller titles. And, of course, there's the big one – News Brand of the Year – for the paper or site that’s raised the bar and delivered day in, day out.


INTRODUCING OUR CO-CHAIRS OF JUDGES



Jeremy Clifford

Jeremy Clifford is a well-respected editorial leader having spent more than 30 years in the media industry and now working with publishers to help them to develop their digital brands.
An award-winning former editor of The Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post, Sheffield Star and Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph, Jeremy has a wealth of experience  working with editorial teams to produce engaging, high quality and campaigning journalism.

What are you most looking forward to as a chair of judges this year?
Seeing the outstanding work - the best of the best our industry produces. Being able to celebrate that work and see the journalists rewarded for their efforts

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Alison Gow

Alison Gow has worked in journalism for more than 30 years and is a former newspaper and website editor for Wales on Sunday, Wales Online and the Daily Post. Widely known for her work in the development and implementation of digital journalism innovations with Reach plc, where she held various roles including Innovations Editor and Audience and Content Director, Audio and Video, she was also Publisher of the award-winning Laudable Podcasts.

What tip would you give entrants?
Don't leave your entries until the last minute - a rushed entry won't do you justice, so give yourself a deadline, ahead of the actual deadline, and stick to it.

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