If you're wondering why we still need the local media, here's a little example.
I met a nurse today who told me NHS staff were being fined hundreds of pounds in parking charges and asked if I would do a story.
I did - and all the fees have been immediately cancelled

Here's the story
https://www.thestar.co.uk/health/sheffield-nurses-parking-fines-overturned-2530896
Wetherspoon had not imposed the fines, but replied immediately saying they were all cancelled

So hopefully, that small story has saved those nurses hundreds of pounds and all the hassle of trying to appeal against parking fines
That's how the local media helps