It has a fresh bearing (4)
I believe the answer is:
news
'it' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'a fresh bearing' is the wordplay.
'a fresh' becomes 'new' (I've seen this before).
'bearing' becomes 's'.
'new'+'s'='NEWS'
'has' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for news that I've seen before include "Noteworthy information" , "Fresh tidings" , "Latest information" , "Topical information" , "Sewn (anag.)" .)