Filter bubbles and ‘fake news’ have people concerned about the credibility of content shared on Facebook and Twitter; 13% of Britons say stories posted on these platforms are mostly unreliable. Canvas8 sat down with 20 people across the UK to get their views on social media as a news source.

With the barrage of bad news increasing every day, citizens hoping to remain informed are becoming apathetic, stressed out and down-right done with negative headlines. News outlets such as The New York Times are finding success by including positive stories, leading to increased audience engagement and feel-good vibes.

Today’s news outlets are like Twitter feeds; filled with short articles to quickly read, but rarely revisit. Coda Story is different. It offers a thematic approach to news stories, analysing all the major events as they unfold. But what’s the point of long form articles if no one wants to read them?

Local journalism in the UK is suffering as digital advertising has stripped the budgets of regional newspapers, contributing to the closure of nearly 400 titles over a decade. How is RADAR, created by the Press Association and Urbs Media, using automation to keep people informed about their area?