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Articles from HoldtheFrontPage writers past and present. For technical reasons it was not possible to import bylines for former members of staff when we relaunched the site in April 2011, but for the record - and because their contributions deserve to be noted somewhere - most of the archived stories listed here were written by Patrick Astill (2000-2008), Nikki Sargeson (2001-2007) and Tamlyn Jones (2007-2010.)

May 2, 2012

Former Herald journalist says her phone was hacked

Salmond aide speaks out in Record column

April 16, 2012

Stalwart journalist who ran PA news output dies aged 81

Former tea boy became key figure in agency

March 27, 2012

Local media ‘more balanced’ on Suffolk strangler case, Leveson told

National media gave ‘misleading impression’ says editor

February 27, 2012

Regional news prize added to Online Media Awards

HTFP to become media partner for web journalism event

February 7, 2012

Former editor’s tribute to one of industry’s ‘finest sons’

Hundreds pay their respects to Sunderland journalist

September 30, 2011

Newspaper receptionist stole £8,052 from Johnston Press

Magistrates order compensation payment

July 22, 2011

Take Five: Ed Asquith

Scarborough Evening News editor takes our quick quiz

July 15, 2011

Take Five: Steve Dyson

Former Birmingham and Teesside editor takes our quick quiz

June 24, 2011

Friday Funnies: No little green men in Cumbria

Plus: Missing jumper in Lancashire and other media funnies

June 21, 2011

Newspaper wins six-week legal fight over consultant

Regional daily wins battle to publish report on hospital doctor’s work

June 21, 2011

Take Five: Peter Sands

Journalism trainer and former Northern Echo editor takes our quick quiz

June 20, 2011

Regional media awards embrace Royal county

Berkshire included in EDF Energy London and South Media Awards

June 14, 2011

Take Five: Alison Gow

Wales Online news chief takes our quick quiz

June 10, 2011

Name change for community news website

A community news website that has evolved from a blog into an “important news resource” has changed its name. The Lichfield Blog, founded two and…

June 10, 2011

MP tables Commons motion backing Tindle staff

Staff at Tindle Newspapers in North London who have been campaigning over staffing levels have received the backing of their local MP. Edmonton Labour MP…



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