TV date confirmed

The TV debate is going ahead. BBC News 24 was in touch again earlier today to confirm filming on 3 April, with broadcasting expected on 4 April.

My opponent on the panel will be Tamsin O'Brien, head of regional and local programming for north-west England.

Stay tuned...

TV debate stirs regional media interest

Following Wednesday's post about the invitation to appear on Newswatch on BBC News 24, the media in the north-west have shown interest.

The regional news hub, How Do, has reported on the forthcoming TV debate. There has also been some interest at the Chester Chronicle, although it's unclear at this stage if they will actually run an article.

The campaign is busy right now doing lots of PR to try and maximise the opportunity offered by Newswatch to widen the discussion.

Stay tuned!

TV boost for campaign

The BBC has invited the News for Cheshire campaign to participate in a televised debate about local news coverage. This is a very exciting opportunity to push the campaign forward as I will be able to raise the campaign's pressing issue with a senior figure from the BBC who will be on the panel.

The programme is Newswatch, presented by Ray Snoddy. Filming will take place on Thursday 6 March and be broadcast the following evening.

Watch this space for further developments.