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Read local news with a sharper sense of what comes next

Local stories can unfold across reports, notices and follow-ups. Find clear ways to read them, understand their limits and keep track of what changes.

Why a Local Story Changes Between Its First Report and Follow-upFollow-ups · 7 min read

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Two printed reports on a wooden table about water main break repairs with handwritten notes, coffee cup, pens, and a road construction scene outside
Three people outside a flooded community center reviewing documents and notes on a wooden table

Sources · 5 min read

Statement, Record or Witness: What Each Source Can Tell You

Learn what a local statement, public record or witness account directly supports, so you can separate confirmed details from claims that still need context.

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  1. A local statement tells you an organisation’s position
  2. A public record supports claims about what it records
  3. A witness account is limited to what a person could perceive

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