"I think local journalism is more important than ever right now": Six well known faces explain why they support The Star

Well known names and top businesses have explained why they are championing local journalism.
By Rochelle Barrand
Published 29th Sep 2020, 15:27 BST
Updated 30th Sep 2020, 08:48 BST
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Six people including Sir Michael Palin and Grammy Award winning producer Eliot Kennedy have explained why they support subscribing to The Star online.

Sir Michael said: “Never has the voice of local journalism been more important and more relevant.”

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Eliot Kennedy, meanwhile, said: “I think local journalism is more important than ever right now. It is vital to stay in touch with how times are affecting and changing our community ties and environment. A subscription is well worth it.”

Samantha Dixon of the Weston Park Cancer Charity.Samantha Dixon of the Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Samantha Dixon of the Weston Park Cancer Charity.

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