Filter bubbles and ‘fake news’ have people concerned about the credibility of content shared on Facebook and Twitter; 13% of Britons say stories posted on these platforms are mostly unreliable. Canvas8 sat down with 20 people across the UK to get their views on social media as a news source.

Research from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has found that a third of Britons are actively ignoring the news, partly due to being fed up with Brexit coverage. To tackle this fatigue and lack of trust in the media, some outlets are focusing on more positive journalism.

With the UK’s regional press in decline and new hyperlocal offerings from tech giants including Google and Facebook, the way people discover news from their community is transforming. Canvas8 spoke to 20 Britons to understand how they keep up with current affairs in their local area.

Mainstream media outlets tend to focus on domestic affairs and major international issues, neglecting much of what’s happening elsewhere in the world. Through r/GlobalTalk, Reddit users are shedding light on non-English speaking parts of the internet, bringing local stories to a global audience.