Regional Press Awards

The Regional Press Awards are back to celebrate the achievements that define local and regional UK journalism.

Open to entries from all areas of the regional press, including newspapers, digital outlets, freelance journalists, and editorial teams, these awards spotlight impactful stories that rise above the noise, unite communities, and drive change.

With 20 categories covering everything from breaking news to digital innovation, plus the prestigious News Brand of the Year, the awards celebrate ongoing achievement in UK journalism.

Join us on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at the stylish Quaglino's for an afternoon of celebration, networking, and honouring the biggest names and stories to come out of local newsrooms.

First phase table tickets end 30 January 2026

Jeremy Clifford

"Yet again this shortlist showcases the true range of talent in regional journalism.

Everyone on this list - whether up for an individual award or part of a team - should be proud of themselves.

It's brilliant to see local journalists continuing to make a real difference to the communities they cover, often facing tough opposition, and I'm delighted these awards continue to celebrate that.”

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Alison Gow

“Regional journalism is showing its best version of itself with the quality and range of entries who have made the shortlist.

What we do matters incredibly and from the evidence we have seen in these entries, the professionalism and high standard of journalism is still very much at the heart of what we do day-in day-out. Good luck to all those shortlisted and thank you to everyone who entered.”