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If we hit 1,000 members, Glasgow gets five things.

You told us what the city needs. If we reach 1,000 new members, here’s what we’ll deliver over the next year.

1
Nurture local talent
We will create internships and take on journalism students as part of their work placements, helping new-starts get into our competitive industry.
2
Keep Glasgow talking
Three times a year we will host a public event where topical issues are discussed, promoting good communication and lively debate in the city.
3
Tackle the big issues
We’ll produce a series of accessible articles going in-depth on the biggest issues facing Glasgow: topics such as inequality, homelessness, drug deaths, housing, climate.
4
Shine a light on Glasgow’s good news
Once a month we will publish a good news edition, showcasing those working to make the city better.
5
Pull back the curtain with audio
We will launch a podcast which will go behind the scenes of your favourite stories, to improve accountability and trust in journalism and so readers can enjoy The Bell on the go.
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The Bell special print edition

We’ve printed 20,000 free copies of a special edition. Our team is handing them out across the city. Come and say hello.

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Where we’ll be
Central Station, Gordon Street entrance Monday 26th October, 5pm – 6pm
Hillhead Subway Station Tuesday 27th October, 7.30am – 9am
George Square Thursday 29th October, 12pm – 1.30pm

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Membership is usually £8.99 a month or £89 a year. For a limited time you can join from £2.99 a month or £65 a year. Every sign-up counts towards 1,000.
The campaign runs until 15th November. Every new member who joins before midnight on 15th November counts towards our 1,000-member goal.
If we hit 1,000 new members, we’ll deliver all five pledges over the next 12 months and share regular updates with members as each one launches.
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