Local independent news (3)
I believe the answer is:
inn
'local' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'independent news' is the wordplay.
'independent' becomes 'i'.
'news' becomes 'nn' (I've seen this in other clues).
'i'+'nn'='INN'
(Other definitions for inn that I've seen before include "Pub providing food and accommodation" , "Old hostelry for travellers" , "watering hole" , "Hotel with lodging for travellers" , "Resting place" .)