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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.

Was axed editor being too hard on himself?

Richard Harris may believe himself to have been a useless editor, but he is no mean book publicist as he proved last week. The former Carlisle News and Star boss spoke to HTFP last week about his recently-published autobiography The

Not the usual suspects

Here’s a lovely front page headline/picture juxtaposition from the Ballyclare Gazette, in County Antrim.  Well, it made us laugh!

Metro to publish weekend editions for Olympics

Free newspaper Metro is to publish its first ever weekend issues to coincide with the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. It says 325,000 printed copies of the weekend issues will be available on Saturday and Sunday mornings in London, containing

Northcliffe Digital sticks with sales team despite Trinity deal

Northcliffe Digital has retained Mediaforce Digital as national sales representatives for its online display offering despite its sister newspaper operation forming a new partnership with Trinity Mirror. Regional publisher Northcliffe Media is joining forces with Trinity Mirror’s Regionals sales house,

New news editor for North-West daily

Michael Short has stepped down as news editor of the Bolton News after three and a half years and left the Newsquest-owned title. His replacement will be Jane Lavender, previously deputy news editor. The changes, which will also see crime