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Paul Linford

Paul Linford has been Publisher of HoldtheFrontPage since June 2008. He is a former assistant editor of The Journal, Newcastle and has also worked for the South Wales Echo, Derby Telegraph and Mansfield Chad.

New chief reporter for flourishing island weekly

One of Scotland’s most successful island-based newspapers has appointed its first chief reporter. Jennifer Lyon, left, has been named chief reporter of The Arran Banner, the week after the Wyxex Media-owned title became one of only 13 paid-for weeklies in

Six to do battle for regional sportswriter prize

Six sports journalists have been shortlisted for the top regional prize in this year’s Sports Journalism Awards. The annual awards will be handed out at a gala dinner on Monday 25 March at the Grand Connaught Rooms in central London.