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A book of fascinating news photos by one of the country’s top photojournalists Bernard “Bunny” Hess has raised a further £1,000 for The Journalists Charity.

“Bunny” was regarded as “Mr. Birmingham” and a tribute in the Birmingham Mail said he “captured Brum like no other news photographer”.

Hopefully, this Easter weekend will be a time of peace and happiness for you and your loved ones. But if you’re struggling, or you know someone who might be experiencing a tough time, we’re here to help.

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The recording of the event is available here.

This year, like every year since our foundation in 1864, the Journalists’ Charity has helped to keep food on the table and a roof over head for many journalists struggling through tough times.

Here are some real stories from the hundreds of journalists we’ve helped this year alone.

The Journalists’ Charity’s Wales Media Awards 2023 have raised more than £9,000 to help journalists in need.

The event, held in Cardiff’s Parkgate Hotel on November 10, was attended by 200-plus guests from across the industry in Wales and the rest of the UK.

When : Monday December 18

Time : Doors open at 6pm

Where: St Bride’s Church, Fleet St.

Readers include: Harry Cole, Political Editor, The Sun; Helen Lewis, The Atlantic; Chris Mason, Political Editor, BBC; Susanna Reid, Good Morning Britain & Ben Taylor, Editor ,The Sunday Times.

The Scottish media turned out in force on Friday October 20 to celebrate journalism in Scotland and to raise funds for the Journalists’ Charity.

Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart performed a live version of their hit podcast ‘The Rest is Politics’ to a crowd of more than 350 journalists, politicians, and other leading figures from across Scotland.

BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen and the group of journalists who exposed a culture of misogyny and sexism in the Welsh Rugby Union were among the winners of the Journalists’ Charity’s Wales Media Awards 2023.
 
Jeremy Bowen won the headline Outstanding Contribution to Journalism award in recognition of his 40-year career reporting on conflicts from around the world.