The Bugle is a free community newspaper, proudly independent and locally produced.

While it’s free to read, it relies on the support of readers, businesses, and community organisations to continue telling local stories and covering the issues that matter.

There are many simple and meaningful ways you can help keep local journalism strong.

Tell us what’s going on

Contribute a story or write a Letter to the Editor

Local news starts with local voices. If something is happening in your street, school, club, workplace, or community group, we want to hear about it.

You can:

• Pitch a story idea
• Share local history or community achievements
• Write a letter to the editor
• Offer a thoughtful opinion on local issues

Your voice helps inform and connect the community.

Support local journalism financially

Make a donation. Donations, large or small, help fund local reporting, printing, digital publishing, and community coverage that would otherwise be lost.

A contribution is a direct investment in independent local journalism.

Advertise or sponsor a page

Support The Bugle while promoting your business

Advertising with The Bugle supports local news and puts your business in front of a loyal local audience.

Options include:

• Sponsoring the Sports Pages
• Sponsoring the Arts Pages
• Placing a Community Support Advertisement
• Advertising across print, the Bugle app, the newsletter, and social media
• Flexible and affordable packages are available for businesses of all sizes.

Share The Bugle

Help local stories reach more locals.

• Share The Bugle app link with friends and family
• Share stories on social media
• Encourage others to read local news

Local journalism grows when the community helps amplify it.

Pass it on

Drop a paper to a neighbour.

Pick up a copy and pass it on to:

• Neighbours
• Friends
• Community hubs or clubs

One paper can reach many readers.

Every action makes a difference

Whether you write, donate, advertise, share, or simply pass a paper on, you are helping sustain independent local journalism.

Your town. Your stories. Your paper.

For story ideas, letters, advertising or support enquiries, email [email protected].