The Lead North shortlisted in national journalism awards

Our newsletters, read by thousands of subscribers in towns and regions beyond the bright lights in the North of England, receive recognition

We’re delighted to tell you the in-depth local journalism we publish twice-a-week across the North of England is up for an award.

Press Gazette’s Future of Media Awards has seen The Lead North project shortlisted in the Best Journalism-Based Newsletters of 2025 (Specialist/Regional) category.

Launched in early 2024 the Lead North aims to go beyond the met…