Mainstream media outlets tend to focus on domestic affairs and major international issues, neglecting much of what’s happening elsewhere in the world. Through r/GlobalTalk, Reddit users are shedding light on non-English speaking parts of the internet, bringing local stories to a global audience.

The popularity of digital news outlets like Yahoo! News and The Huffington Post has killed off local news publications. But from sports to local elections, people still want to know what’s going on close to home. Google ‘Bulletin’ is an app that allows locals report on issues that matter to them.

The Spanish government has introduced the Personal Data Protection and Guaranteed Digital Rights law, which will help people manage their digital estate after they've passed. But experts are warning that while people want to curate their online legacies, it could expose them to manipulation.

With the UK’s regional press in decline and new hyperlocal offerings from tech giants including Google and Facebook, the way people discover news from their community is transforming. Canvas8 spoke to 20 Britons to understand how they keep up with current affairs in their local area.