Google's Preferred Sources: Boost Local News in UK Search

0:00On March 18, Google has wrote out a new feature called preferred sources in the United Kingdom. It lets users customize their search results to prioritize stories from favorite news sites, especially local ones. The goal is to help people stay better informed about events in their own towns and cities, showing up more in the top stories section. This update follows launches in the United States and India. Now UK users can pick sites they trust for regular clicks, like those covering local traffic or community updates. It aims to deepen understanding of nearby news without changing the overall mix of results. For everyday folks, this means easier access to practical info, from road closures and court cases to new shop openings and local events. It supports staying connected to what's happening close to home, boosting reliable local reporting amid broader news, setting it up is straightforward. Search a news topic, tap the star icon next to top stories, select your preferred sites

1:00and refresh. You can add or remove them anytime, and those show in a dedicated section while still mixing in other sources. As more people tweak their fees this way, local journalism gets a visibility boost, keeping communities in the loop on what matters most right around. VIM.