Local Publisher

About

Every place, properly

The independent publisher behind 16 titles, from Only Soho to Only Cumbria. One editorial standard, one network for partners, and a different voice for every place.

Why we exist

Local media got loud and stopped knowing anything

Most places are covered either by a national site guessing from a press release, or by a feed of sponsored posts. Neither tells you where to actually eat on a Tuesday, or which street is worth moving to.

Local Publisher exists to do it properly: a network of titles, each with its own name, look and editor, held to one standard and built on one shared engine behind the scenes.

Titles
16
Places in the guides
1,649
Articles published
5,835

Counted from each site on 24 October 2026

What we stand on

Four standards, across every title

The titles get the personality. The publisher keeps the standards. Read how they apply to paid work in our partner terms.

  • Local first

    Every title is written by people who know the place. No desk in another city.

  • One standard

    The same rules for facts, pricing and partners, whichever title you’re reading.

  • Labelled, always

    Paid partnerships are clearly marked. Reviews are never for sale.

  • Each its own

    Only Soho shouldn’t sound like Only Cumbria. Different voices, same care.

Who we write for

Three people we work for

The reader

Wants the place they live in written about well, by someone who knows it.

The partner

A venue, brand or developer that wants to reach one place, or ten.

The contributor

A local writer or photographer who wants a proper home for their work.

Who we are

The publisher

Local Publisher is a trading name of Byter Ltd, registered in England and Wales, company number 11372197. Registered office: 33 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0PW.

For advertising, corrections, partnerships or anything else, email hello@localpublisher.co.uk or use our contact page.