ITN and Community Channel production arm Media Trust Productions have joined forces to make a news programme for people with learning disabilities.

Your News (working title) is initially lined-up as a pilot for the Community Channel, with plans for a weekly 16-minute news bulletin.

The programme is co-presented by ITN On journalist, Olivia Hill, and Andrew Lee, director of People First.

It will feature a round-up of the week's leading national, international, sports and showbiz news stories.

Furthermore, it will air special features produced by journalists with a learning disability about issues of concern for the audience.

ITN and Media Trust Productions are working in conjunction with disability charity Mencap, which is advising both parties on accessibility issues and suitable feature ideas.

The project is also supported by Ofcom and Robinia.

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