Local democracy isn't sexy but as this blog states, "for anyone who cares about wildlife, or about any issue that plays out at a local scale, these elections are important. They’re about choosing people you trust to represent the things that matter to you and to speak up for the places you value." 💚

#Eventprofs, is sustainable accommodation a nice-to-have, or an absolute dealbreaker? I'm writing about this for M&IT magazine and would love your views. We all want to be greener, but have budget concerns made it easier to overlook eco credentials and skip straight to the cost? #JournoRequest

The shift from intentionally reading news to incidentally absorbing it is particularly interesting. And it's a motivation to focus on positive and solutions-focused journalism to uplift people rather than add to their daily woes:

Hello! I'm looking to speak to parents of kids with SEND who have struggled to get into top performing OFSTED schools - for The i Paper. Please comment or email! #journorequest #SEND #SENDparent #EHCP #UKEducation #SENDCrisis #UKPolitics

We want to hear about partnership working between pharmaceutical companies and charities in our latest survey. Take the survey here before 20 April: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PQQS5V5 It should take about 10 minutes to complete and you could win a £30 voucher. Please share with your networks.

"I don’t like using fossil fuels to boil a kettle." That's why Preston Park residents signed up for a solar power scheme run by @bhesco.bsky.social. It gives them a stable, lower-cost energy supply and protects them from the volatility of wholesale markets. www.theargus.co.uk/news/2592660...

Delighted to see the Preston Park community solar programme getting some coverage in the @brightonargus. Huge thanks to our partners at POP Energy, and Ellie Evans for covering the story. www.theargus.co.uk/news/2592660... #CommunityEnergy #UpTheEnergy #Brighton

Each winter evening at dusk, magic happens in the sky - watch our film on Brighton's epic Starling murmurations 🐦‍⬛ https://f.mtr.cool/gziscljcne 🎥© Kerry Williams & Kai Hilton 📷© Kai Hilton

Want to know what the just transition looks like in reality? Meet Freddie, who's training as a wind turbine engineer - earning a decent salary for a teenager and gaining valuable skills for the future. Story I wrote via the Local Storytelling Exchange: www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2558405...

Do we still need giveaways at events in 2026? I loved hearing about all the inspiring action being taken to reduce wasteful merch for this piece. mitmagazine.co.uk/Meetings/CSR... #EventProfs #B2BEvents #EventsIndustry #Merch

Very proud to have worked with the Guardian's health editor to get this story over the line with some really interesting case studies from PIF members on the potentially misleading information in Google's AI overviews:

I'm really proud of the work we're doing @pifonline.bsky.social. We are actively working to help people work out whether they can trust what they're reading online, and to promote digital literacy. Why? Because 9 million people are unable to use digital tools without help.

Do you work in B2B events? I'd love to hear views on whether we've reached peak merch from buyers and suppliers for an upcoming article - send me a message on here #EventProfs #JournoRequest

✈️ Debate rages on about the proposed £49bn expansion of Heathrow, with the need for growth pitched against protecting the planet. Is it "badly needed"? And what does it actually mean for the events industry in the UK? I took a look behind the headlines for M&IT: mitmagazine.co.uk/News/Analysi...

🗞️ Exclusive #JournoRequest for Industry Experts! Attention experts! We've just posted a media request for a GP, immunologist, or health expert from a national lifestyle and health PR campaign. Click the link for the full request details! bit.ly/4ezDgRB

For a sensitive piece in The I Paper, I'm looking to talk to someone who has been estranged from a sibling. Please could you email me at [email protected] with a short summary of what happened if you'd be up for chatting? #journorequest

The work being done by PIF to ensure that we all have access to health information we can trust is more important than ever and this improved website is a great tool. You can use it to search for health information creators you can trust, and even look up symptoms and issues:

Wondering what we should eat if we don't want to destroy the planet? Clue: it's more 🥦and fewer 🍔 www.edie.net/fix-the-food...

#JournoRequest Any #EventProfs want to share a view on whether the proposed expansion of Heathrow would be good for business? Does Britain's connectivity need improving? Or is it not really an issue as we're already a solid transport hub? And should we be encouraging more flights anyway? 🛫 or 🛬

Today's edition of our newsletter Journalism Today features stories on Israel's targeting of a Reuters camera, the emerging Ellison media dynasty and AI podcasts Give us a like or repost if you found this useful, and share with colleagues and friends: buff.ly/mQRJI4M

#JournoRequest Are you working in an apprenticeship in clean industry, maybe in insulation, renewables or nature-friendly farming? Or are you offering apprenticeships in those areas? Can be anywhere in the UK - I'd love to hear from you. #Apprenticeships #Renewables #Sustainability

Are you looking for a destination for your next European event? Just want a bit of desktop travel? My latest destination feature for M&IT Magazine focuses on the buzzing city of #Lisbon, where a wave of stylish new venues is planned. Read it here: mitmagazine.co.uk/Destination-... #EventProfs