About Bylines Network
Bylines Network - a movement, not a moment
In 2020, against a backdrop of political disenfranchisement and a crisis of trust in traditional media, a new kind of journalism was born in the UK - citizen journalism.
Starting with a single publication, Bylines Network has evolved into a group of 10 UK national and regional titles. Taking inspiration from our ally, Byline Times, we have created a powerful bottom-up alternative to traditional regional journalism, corporate-owned news, and post-truth social media.
Each of our titles is led by an editorial team representing the towns, cities and areas their publication covers. Through outreach, high editorial standards, a focus on topics that matter to everyday people, and intrepid investigation of local, national and global stories, the network has forged a reputation for truth, quality writing and invigorating democracy.
In just five years, the Bylines Network has racked up 18,000 articles, been read 19 million times, and empowered 2,000 citizens to speak truth to power.