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February 2012 News
Regional publisher creates communications role
A brand and communications manager has been appointed at the Midland News Association, publisher of Britain’s best selling regional newspaper the Express & Star. Chris Leggett, who has been the MNA’s electronic editor in charge of online content since 2006,
North-West weekly wins fight to name teen convict
Judge agreed to overturn order
Campaign victory for Midlands daily as factory is saved
Editor flew to Berlin in personal plea to company
Regional daily ups supplements to eight a week
Publications aimed at sports fans
Double success for reporter on Scottish daily
Chief reporter won two awards
West Midlands daily fought gran’s case and won
NHS will now fund £15,000 surgery
Independent weekly launches new edition
Title first launched 145 years ago
A Goode man and true
Every so often we publish a story on HoldtheFrontPage – usually a retirement story or an obituary – which reveals the depth of affection in which some journalists are held by their former colleagues. Such an example is Alan Goode,
Weekly newspaper intruded into grief rules watchdog
Critical ruling over suicide report
PCC director quits role after two years
Complaints watchdog chief to move to PR
Daily newspaper saves school crossing patrols
Campaign was success within weeks
Journalist to give politicians lesson in social media
Council invite prompted by budget story
Take Five: Bob Bounds
Kent weekly news chief answers the questions
New editor appointed for Bucks weeklies
News chief moves over from independent publisher
Press Association appoints technology officer to board
National news agency the Press Association has appointed a chief technology officer to its main board for the first time in history. PA says the appointment of Andrew Dowsett underlines its commitment to driving technology-led innovation and new product development.