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Date for diary: Monday October 13

When : 6.15pm

Where: Old Cinema, University of Westminster, 307 Regent St., London W1B 2HW

Booking information coming soon …

We are delighted to be partnering with Journo Resources to provide a new drop-in mentoring scheme, designed to support working journalists looking to take their next steps within the industry.

The Moving Forwards Mentoring Scheme will allow UK-based journalists to book one-to-one calls with experienced mentors who can offer support on job applications, next steps, building confidence, and more.

Gwobrau Cyfryngau Cymru 2025 nawr ar agor ar gyfer ceisiadau
Cinio gwobrau mawreddog i’w gynnal yng Ngwesty Parkgate Caerdydd ddydd Gwener, 16 Ionawr 2026
Mae gwobrau yn cydnabod unigolion sydd wedi gwneud cyfraniadau eithriadol i newyddiaduraeth yng Nghymru

Wales Media Awards 2025 now open for entries
Gala awards dinner to be held at Cardiff’s Parkgate Hotel on Friday, 16th January 2026
Awards recognise individuals who have made outstanding contributions to journalism in Wales

The Journalists’ Charity’s Wales Media Awards 2025 are now open for entries.

Geoff Mayor, one of the first photographers on the scene of John Lennon’s assassination, has died aged 83 in Leamington Spa. He was a long-time champion of the Journalists’ Charity.

Geoff joined Heart of England Newspapers in 1967 after working in the East Midlands.

While senior photographer for the Courier and Leamington Morning News, in 1973 he won the prestigious Press Photographer of the Year Award.

Paul Jones, a former journalist and head of foundation training at PA Media has been elected Chair of trustees of the Journalists’ Charity, replacing Christine Warwick who served in the post since 2021.

Alison Gow has been elected Deputy Chair.

Gill was named Editor of The Scottish Sun on International Women’s Day in 2021. She is the first female Editor of The Scottish Sun.
An award-winning journalist, Gill has worked in media for over 30 years and at The Scottish Sun for the last 17 where she is responsible for content across seven days and across all platforms.

The Journalists’ Charity was proud to sponsor the Scoop of the Year award at the 46th Scottish Press Awards ceremony in Glasgow on Thursday (May 22).