The Crewe Chronicle has stamped its success on the city by moving offices to a more central location. After 130 years of progress, the newspaper's premises are now at 32-34 Victoria Street in Crewe city centre.

Bridport News readers are being asked for assistance in naming West Bay's new pier. Local representatives face the task of selecting a short list from the suggestions, after the October 30 deadline has passed.

Northern Ireland's News Letter has received support from Hollywood actor Liam Neeson in its campaign to save the Group Theatre. The superstar has passionately pleaded to Belfast city councillors and Waterfront management for the theatre to remain open.

Young people's editor Sarah Fowles, aged 16, has been acknowledged for her work on the Hartcliffe and Withywood Community Partnership's local quarterly newsletter, Wham! Sarah has received the Diana, Princess of Wales Award for Young People in recognition of her dedication and ability.

A pioneering workshop to help newsagents work legally and safely has been hosted by Archant Norfolk in Norwich. Held at Archant Norfolk's Prospect House headquarters, the "Work Legally - Work Safely" programme is likely to be repeated across the UK.

An initiative proposed by North Somerset editor Heather Pickstock is celebrating success, after Nailsea was awarded a Britain in Bloom silver medal. Editor Heather had approached the town's horticultural society in 2003, with a view to launching a project to mark its 150th anniversary.

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