Gary Phelps

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Gary is an award-winning journalist who has edited nine newspapers and helped launch numerous online news brands. He created UK School News to provide platforms for local schools to share positive news stories, helping them engage with their local communities and celebrate their successes. He has appeared on TV and radio on numerous occasions, presented evidence to Government ministers, lobbied on behalf of the media industry and trained dozens of young journalists. Gary was an Associate Lecturer in Journalism at the University of Derby, and has also advised Wolverhampton College's award-winning Journalism course accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

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Magical moments as Harry Potter star visits Birmingham school

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