THE Gazette has been praised by a Goverment minister - and described as vital for the success of democracy.
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles spoke to the Society of Editors in Birmingham and declared himself an “advocate of a vibrant local press”.
He particularly praised the Gazette for campaigning for Cassie’s Law which has been shortlisted in the prestigious Society of Editors awards.
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