CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!

THE 2026 REGIONAL PRESS AWARDS ARE OFFICIALLY OVER. DISCOVER THE STORIES THAT DEFINED THE YEAR.


After reviewing an outstanding array of entries and sifting through a competitive shortlist across twenty one categories, newsrooms across the UK came together on Wednesday 11 March at 11:45am at Quaglino's, London, to celebrate the very best in regional journalism. 

The event was a fantastic showcase of talent, passion, and dedication, highlighting the remarkable achievements of journalists from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The energy and pride in the room was truly inspiring. 

 Thank you to everyone who entered and joined us at the ceremony. We can’t wait to review and celebrate even more incredible work next year.

HUGE THANKS TO OUR CO-CHAIRS OF JUDGES



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.”


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