Campaigns
Every day regional newspapers up and down the land go into battle on behalf of their readers. On this page you will find an archive of the hundreds of stories which HoldtheFrontPage has carried about newspapers fighting for their communities.
May 11, 2012
Weekly newspapers in fight to save hospital wards
Campaigns created after NHS announced review
May 10, 2012
Ex-EastEnders actress backs daily’s knife campaign
Initiative was launched following death of 21-year-old
May 9, 2012
Queen’s Speech seals drug-drive campaign success
Weekly title joined forces with family for ‘Lillian’s Law’
May 8, 2012
Regional daily sees success with smoke alarm campaign
Joint venture with fire service followed a rise in deaths
May 4, 2012
Weekly calls for safety measures on road where boy died
Reporters canvassed people living on street
April 24, 2012
Newspaper launches fight to save iconic car firm
Daily is calling on Government to take action
April 16, 2012
Weekly’s drug-drive law makes it into Queen’s speech
Teenager’s death led to campaign launch
April 12, 2012
Echo probes child sex trade in honour of former editor
Campaiging journalist died on the Titanic
April 3, 2012
Daily runs second jobs scheme after smashing target
Youngsters will be helped into work
April 2, 2012
Thousands join newspaper’s fight for new cancer unit
Health bosses are due to make decision
March 29, 2012
Daily newspaper help tots appeal reach £1 million
Editor praises staff for their part
March 27, 2012
Weekly launches fundraising bid for African children
Chief reporter will volunteer in Uganda
March 21, 2012
Daily newspaper in mobile scooter safety drive
Reporter called buggy experience ‘terrifying’
