Is TikTok the future of local news?

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Is TikTok the future of local news?

As local news budgets shrink and misinformation spreads, independent creators are stepping up to keep communities informed.

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With more than half a million followers, TikToker Andrew Barton is passionate about local journalism.

Channel 4 News asked him to investigate what the future of local news looks like and whether new government funding can help keep it alive.

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Date: October 2, 2026