Launching London Centric: A New Era of In-Depth Journalism

Welcome to London Centric, a fresh and dynamic subscription-based news platform dedicated to offering comprehensive journalism focused on London. My name is Jim Waterson, and after years with The Guardian, I embarked on this new venture to deliver quality news coverage that truly reflects the vibrancy and complexity of our capital city.

Our Journey So Far

In just three weeks since our inception, London Centric has already captured national attention with a series of impactful stories. We’ve exposed contentious issues such as the hourly wheelchair charges at London hospitals and analyzed the city’s notoriously poor phone reception. Our investigative team has delved into significant topics such as the controversial sale of Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club and the cyberattack faced by Transport for London.

Notable personalities in the media landscape have taken notice, including Lord Lebedev, owner of the Evening Standard, who had quite a colorful response to our inquiries regarding his newspaper’s funding.

Why London Centric?

The motivation behind launching London Centric stems from my desire to move away from the clickbait-driven model that dominates much of local journalism today. We strive to produce high-quality content that is both informative and engaging, offering readers a unique perspective on how the city truly operates. Our subscribers can expect a curated selection of articles each week, all crafted to provide fresh insights and entertainment.

My Background

Before founding London Centric, I served as the media editor for The Guardian for six years and held the position of political editor for BuzzFeed UK for five years. I also had a brief but memorable stint at City AM, where my claim to fame was using the sunlight-focused ‘death ray’ from the Walkie Talkie skyscraper to fry my lunch.

Engaging with Our Community

I am eager to hear from our readers about their expectations and experiences with local news. Whether you have comments on improving London Centric or inquiries about the media industry, your input is invaluable. I’m also open to discussing the intricacies of establishing a news outlet focusing on London’s complexities.

If you have any story ideas or confidential information, reaching out is easy. Visit our contact page for more details. Rest assured, we handle all communications with the utmost discretion.

Join Us on Our Journey

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