In the modern digital age it is possible to get instant news at the click of a button. Here are 24 hour news television stations and social networking sites that can comment on events the second that they happen. With all this information that we can access are newspapers still relevant?

While it is true that in recent years the demand for printed journalism has fallen, the daily paper remains popular, especially amongst the core supporters. There is something authentic about them and there is something unique about the feel of ink and being able to look at the text at your own leisure. They are something to be savoured, not instantly devoured.

In fact, what is often perceived as the weakness of printed journalism is arguably its greatest strength. They usually have more time to process news stories and go into more depth. It is harder to find the right reaction when trying to be the first person to get to a story.

They are often remembered for the big stories that take a while to uncover. The best example is the Watergate scandal. This took a long time for the reporters Woodward and Bernstein to uncover. Anyone who has read the book or seen the film of All The Presidents Men will know the amount of hard work that it took to find the truth about the break in at the Watergate hotel.

This is not to say that newspapers are always positive. In some cases it can lead to controversy. A certain tabloid has been boycotted in Liverpool after it was suggested that fans were responsible for the 92 deaths at the Hillsborough stadium disaster.

In simple terms they remain relevant in much the same way as books still do. When the internet became popular many people predicted that this would lead to the end of print literature. On the contrary, book publishers have used the internet to turn certain books into phenomenon on the level of the latest album or film. In much the same way, newspapers remain pleasurable and will probably continue to do so for years to come.