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.
June 25, 2007
Celebs bring sunshine to Tyneside
Kids’ favourites Ant and Dec top the list of stars backing the Newcastle Evening Chronicle’s chosen campaign. The jovial duo have agreed to become VIP…
June 25, 2007
Readers rally for hospital
A hospital unit facing closure is the subject of a rescue campaign from the Paisley Daily Express. The maternity unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital…
June 25, 2007
Times help for little Zara
A three-year old suffering a rare genetic disorder is the focus of a campaign launched by the Wiltshire Times. Zara Fox needs treatment in America…
June 25, 2007
Criminal Injustice campaignis stepped up
The Home Office is due to reveal a radical move this month with the introduction of an independent watchdog for the victims of serious crime….
June 25, 2007
SOS call from Llanelli
The Llanelli Star has launched its Save Our Stars campaign in an all-singing, all-dancing article. The newspaper is trying to muster support to find a…
June 25, 2007
Victory in battle for new hospital
A newspaper’s relentless campaign to secure a new hospital for the region has ended in victory. Health secretary Alan Milburn has announced that, following the…
June 25, 2007
Bus boss backs Bristol
A series of articles about “shabby” bus services in Bristol has led the chief executive of the firm that runs them to visit the city…
June 25, 2007
Evening Star campaign on verge of victory
A campaign by the Ipswich Evening Star to close a killer gap on the A12 at Brightwell could be on the verge of victory. The…
June 25, 2007
Web presence for charity
An appeal raising funds to build a children’s hospice is set to reach people around the world with the launch of a new website. The…
June 25, 2007
Flood scheme to be fast-tracked
Vital flood defence schemes in Yorkshire are to be fast-tracked, thanks to a campaign backed by the York Evening Press. The Yorkshire Regional Flood Defence…
June 25, 2007
Cards on the table in donor campaign
Health Secretary Alan Milburn is backing the Basildon Evening Echo’s donor card campaign. The initiative is trying to boost the number of card carriers to…
June 25, 2007
Easy access is on the agenda
The Prime Minister is being asked to spare 15 minutes to meet campaigners who want him to get councils and developers to install wheelchair-friendly equipment…
June 25, 2007
Homeworking scandal tackled
The Cornish Guardian’s campaign against bogus ‘homeworking’ scams has come in for praise in the House of Commons. North Cornwall MP Paul Tyler saluted the…
June 25, 2007
Quids in at centre attraction
A shopping centre’s festive display of animated penguins led to a massive boost for a newspaper campaign. Laura’s Playpark Appeal was launched by the Paisley…
