01/03/2006

UK First for Citizen Journalism Web Portal

Europe's biggest blaze at Buncefield oil depot, UK, the tsunami Asian tidal wave disaster, Pakistan earth quake and Britain's 7/7 terrorist bombings have seen citizen journalism come of age and - in some cases - set the standard for the rest of the media. People's reporters, using just a digital camera and an internet link, have scooped much better equipped news organisations. 'The-Latest' aims to be the website of record that everyone, whether a journalist or member of the public, can use as a one-stop citizen reporter internet resource.

London, UK (PRWEB) January 2, 2006 -- Was Princess Diana Murdered? A featured article probed this question on the minds of millions of people's throughout the world. It was posted on Britain's first citizen journalism website http://www.The-Latest.com ; dedicated to bringing you 'news uncovered' about almost forgotten subjects or information some people would rather you did not read.

Launching in the New Year, 'The-Latest.com', is already available on the net in beta form. It will keep tabs on news that doesn't get reported from the angle the public want.

Acclaimed journalism Professor Richard Keeble posted an insightful report about the genocide in Chad, Africa that the Western media ignored. We revealed little known facts about the Black ancestry of European royal families including the Windsors. The website has fun as well with celebrity gossip and comment including a lively debate about 'reality TV', controversial mass audience talent shows like X Factor and the media and public response to the deaths of famous people. Off-beat, barmy stories have included one about a lethal African snake in Germany that arrived in the post, rampaging reindeers in Finland and Greece's giant kebab which ended up in the Guinness book of world records.

The-Latest was first with street-level news about the deadly 2005 riots in Birmingham, UK. National Tv, radio and newspapers followed the lead. Our site is aimed at English-speaking contributors who have a keen eye for news, both British and international, and like writing about it. Whether you are a news junkie or casual browser, this citizen journalism outlet is for everyone. We are on-hand to help would-be citizen journalists develop their skills. Professionals edit contributions before they are put on the site. The-Latest has a commitment to be a platform for its contributors in a knowledge and news hungry online market place.

We will eventually become the first port of call for principled whistleblowers - people in the know who are disgusted about what the authorities don't want the public to be told - like the US site TheSmokingGun.com. Our exclusive news stories might be vital information about Iraq, other government policy, the health service, transport, schools, environmental issues or our local community that has been hidden from the public. Citizen journalism makes waves. It makes history.

The-Latest wants you to tell your story today.