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Robbie MacDonald

Robbie MacDonald

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Local Democracy Reporter, Rossendale Free Press

Manchester

Biography

Journalist with the Local Democracy Reporting Service in Lancashire. Supplying media partners with independent, public interest news from five council districts - Lancaster, West Lancashire, Ribble Valley, Pendle and Rossendale. Worked in journalism across the north since 2000. First the north-east and Yorkshire regions. Now the north-west.

Final Covers

culture,District councils, housing and transport. finance, economics, some police and crime environment, leisure, devolution elections, tax, planning conduct, regeneration, health

Doesn’t Cover

County council remits such as highways and education.

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Content

Total articles 1229

  • Lancaster City Council leader gives update on Skerton High School housing plans after political row

    By Robbie MacDonald Verified

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • List of 20 Ribble Valley community groups set for £75,000 in grants

    By Robbie MacDonald Verified

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • Lancaster City Council leader gives update on Skerton High School housing plans after political row

    By Robbie MacDonald Verified

    Apr. 16, 2025

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Company Info

Rossendale Free Press

Reach plc is a leading British newspaper, magazine, and digital publisher, recognized as the largest commercial news publisher in the UK and Ireland. Headquartered in London, the company operates under the ticker symbol LSE: RCH on the London Stock Exchange. Its history dates back to 1832, with significant developments including the formation of Trinity Mirror PLC in 1999 and the rebranding to Reach plc in 2018 after acquiring several notable publishing assets. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of over 120 trusted brands, including national titles like the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, and Daily Star, as well as regional publications such as the Manchester Evening News and Liverpool Echo. Reach plc also operates more than 55 digital platforms, reaching over 39 million people each month. With a commitment to high standards of journalism, Reach plc provides timely news and information to a wide audience. The company employs over 5,000 staff members and reported a revenue of £538.6 million in 2024.

Liverpool, , United Kingdom

+44 20 7293 3000

Founded: 1832