WHAT DO HISTORIANS LOSE WITH THE DECLINE OF LOCAL NEWS? It's bad news for local newspapers, with reports that they have reached their lowest numbers since the 18th century. How will historians study the provincial past when they can't read all about it?

The article states that since the 18th century, historians face a significant loss due to the lowest number of local newspapers. It mentions that with newspapers going digital, the reduction in staff and their reliance on remote communication instead of community visibility has been driven by financial pressures. According to Carole O'Reilly, Senior Lecturer in Media & Cultural Studies at the University of Salford, local democracy's inner workings are no longer discernible.