Franklin covers the inside and outside interests, producing the news within the context of British journalism. He allows the reader to enter the mainly confusing arena of the British Press. He covers most avenues, including the relationship between the press and the spin doctors, and takes us up to present day, to the election of Tony Blair and the history of Campbell and his aversion for the media.

First and foremost an academic publication, MAKING THE LOCAL NEWS is now something of a definitive tome for all those involved in what Franklin describes as 'the original grass roots of the press'. Franklin and co have managed the unenviable task of writing a broad spectred account of this hugh area of modern journalism while giving the reader enough depth of perspective to make the whole process worthwhile. In short, it is macrocosm in microcosm; and easily the most quotable book available on this fascinating subject.