We are a User-Generated Content Platform -this means PR agencies, businesses, and contributors upload their own news stories directly to our website. You are solely responsible for the accuracy of your content and for ensuring that all necessary copyright permissions are in place before uploading.

We do not edit or rewrite news submissions, and we rely on contributors to follow these guidelines.

✔️ News stories that we LOVE:

We welcome professionally written, well-structured press releases and business news, especially those relevant to the regions we cover.

  • Business-to-business and business-to-consumer news
  • News about product launches, business innovations, events, expert insights, and reviews
  • News featuring new services, brand developments, appointments (within wider business context), or lifestyle angles
  • Local expert commentary or business opinion pieces✔️ News using professional photography:
    Your story must include a high-quality, professionally taken photograph that meets all of the following:
  • You own the copyright or have been granted permission by the copyright holder to use and distribute the image
  • You have selected the image specifically for media use
  • The image is relevant and supports the content of your story

📌 You confirm, by uploading, that all content (text and images) is approved for publication and distribution. You are fully responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright law.

❌ News stories we DON’T LOVE:

News topics that we ask not to be uploaded:

  • Charity campaigns, donations, not-for-profits, community groups or housing associations
  • Care home inspections, school updates (e.g OFSTED reports), or hospital-related news
  • Stories that only announce job appointments or internal promotions
  • ‘Top tips’, ‘How to’, or other list-style articles (e.g. “5 Ways To…”)
  • Articles that are primarily promotional or advertorial in nature (unless by prior agreement)
  • Content that lacks substance or is written purely for SEO purposes
  • Any content relating to or promoting smoking, vaping, or gambling

❌ Photography or images that we don’t welcome:

Poor-quality or inappropriate imagery can lead to your story being rejected or the image being replaced with a stock photo from our library.

Please do not submit:

  • Images containing text overlays, captions, banners, or promotional messaging
  • Portrait or headshot images (without prior approval)
  • Selfies or amateur photography
  • AI-generated images
  • Graphics, infographics, logos, or visual designs intended for digital ads or flyers
  • Any images that you do not have the rights or permission to publish

⚠️ A reminder on copyright:

By uploading content, you confirm that:

  • You have obtained all necessary rights and permissions to publish the images and written content.
  • You indemnify us and our platform against any liability relating to copyright infringement.
  • We will act quickly to remove any content if contacted with a valid copyright concern.

✅ Is your news guaranteed to be published?

As a user-generated news platform, the vast majority of stories uploaded will go live without issue. However, in some cases, a submission may not be made live, such as where:

  • The submission process was incomplete
  • There are technical issues or formatting problems

In the event that your news story does not go live, we are not always able to provide feedback about the reason; however, in such an event, you should check the format of your content and image.