BREAKING NEWS: How to Tell What's Real from What's Rubbish with Nick Sheridan

It’s never been easier to access the news: on TV, radio, billboards, newspapers and endlessly buzzing from the screens in our pockets. But with more and more news available, it’s hard to know what to trust. Where do stories come from? How do we know what's real and what’s fake? What should we do if the news confuses us, or even upsets us? Join journalist and presenter Nick Sheridan for an interactive event designed to help children and schools understand – and scrutinize! – the news.

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