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Every Monday and Friday three journalists battle it out to try and convince the editor that their pitch should lead the news. 


Discover what goes on behind the scenes in a newsroom. Why do some stories dominate, while others fail to make the cut?


Tell us if you agree with the final running order - email newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com 


Book your place at a news meeting live in our newsroom - https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events 


Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore


Producer: Casey Magloire


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