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Community Journalism Champion Honored
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Journalist Phil Creighton honored with Doctor of Letters degree.
- He founded two independent local newspapers in recent years.
- His career spans 30 years in journalism and broadcasting.
A distinguished journalist, Phil Creighton, has been awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters by the University of Reading, recognizing his extensive career dedicated to community journalism. This honor celebrates his significant contributions over three decades.
Creighton, who began his journalism journey at the university student newspaper, went on to establish two independent local newspapers: Wokingham Today in 2015 and Reading Today in 2021. His work emphasizes the vital role of local news in holding power accountable and celebrating community achievements.
Beyond founding newspapers, his career includes work in broadcasting and publishing. Currently, he also contributes to public relations and maintains blogs focused on arts, leisure, and assistive listening technology, while also mentoring students.
