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08 We need to tackle clickbait obsession … And get back to proper journalism


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s we all know, trust in the media is at a low amid misinformation and the inability of journalists to get time to talk to contacts


because of huge and repetitive workloads, among many factors. Worryingly, in our news section we have a report of a big jump in AI-generated fake


experts being quoted in news stories. But it’s important that society can have trust in the media. In our


cover feature Neil Merrick finds out what is being done to promote ethical journalism. In a similar vein Ray Snoddy is glad that finally some of the


American media are beginning to question President Trump’s many baseless assertions. Some of the toughest journalism is done on the frontline in


war reporting. Anttoni James Numminen looks back to the war in Bosnia 30 years ago and sees how the country and journalism have changed. As our cover story in the last edition reported, many freelances


are having to diversify to boost their income. Linda Harrison encourages people to consider hosting events as a way to find new avenues of work and showcase skills. I hope you find some food for thought in the latest edition of


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Cover Shutterstock Editorial


On media


Journalists complicit in Trump madness


Page 07 On our patch


Behind the scenes at Crufts


Page 18 And finally...


We love fear and loathing Page 23


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03 STV staff walk out across Scotland


Members angry over cutbacks


04 Recognition victory at Wyvex Media


Chapel also wins 7.3 per cent rise


05 Journalists’ ordeal inside Gaza ‘Harsh reality’ for reporters


Features


06 Far right ‘auditors’ provoking violence YouTubers stir up trouble at protests


10 Why not hold your own events? Escape from your comfort zone!


12 Wapping dispute 40 years on A personal view of the conflict


14 Media’s key role in ‘90s Bosnia How terror came to world attention


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13 Picture story 20 Arts 22 Obituary


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