Includes an interesting segment with Dr Natalie Fenton from Goldsmith's University "who argues that instead of democratising information, the internet has narrowed our horizons."
"Guardian Media Group appears to be researching the possibility of launching a new local website to cover the Manchester area. The site, if it comes to fruition, will be branded with the Guardian name and offer a highly focused local service looking to 'connect you with your local community.'"
"Personal medical information on about 4,000 NHS patients has been lost - and they have not been told. ...
Using freedom of information laws, the M.E.N. learned a member of staff lost the memory stick on her way to work last month."
"The Manchester Evening News is to use interactive mapping technology to show the results of a major survey into road congestion. ... It wants readers to get in touch about long-running roadworks, problem traffic lights and constant bottlenecks"
"The [Manchester Evening News} believes it is in a strong position to withstand and indeed see off the launch of Crain's Manchester Business in the coming months."