Psychologists are claiming that publishing images of kidnap victims increases support for negotiations with terrorists.
The experts from the University of Exeter studied the effects of publishing pictures of murdered British hostage Ken Bigley. A sample of people who were shown pictures in the press were found to be on average 15 per cent more fearful than those who were not, and in turn, the more frightened group were more likely to want to submit to terror demands.

The Belfast Telegraph used the Freedom of Information Act to discover that top civil servants repeatedly received hospitality from leading companies and business chiefs, uncovering more than 100 instances over two years.
Black tie dinner functions, sporting events and music concerts were all on the diary for the departmental heads and their deputies.

Reporter Lorraine King was on the front line from dawn until dusk with stall-holders to let shoppers know about the Archant London newspapers’ campaign to preserve Willesden Market. The Willesden and Brent Times, Kilburn Times and Wembley and Kingsbury Times want to save the twice-weekly market, which is under threat of relocation to a nearby car park.
Editor Tim Cole said: “Lorraine has masterminded our campaign and her commitment to the cause is clear from her willingness to spend a day behind one of the stalls, getting up before dawn on a cold, drizzly morning.”

Western Gazette paper ‘boy’ Ernie Amey has retired from his round aged 82, after 51 years in the job.

Tracy Beaker author Jacqueline Wilson is backing the Bath Chronicle’s Safety Outside Schools campaign.
The Bath-born writer wants a 20mph speed limit outside schools and is a member of the national charity Brake, which works for bereaved parents.

Liverpool Echo chief reporter Michelle Fiddler is taking part in a 12-week drive to keep fit along with city nurses.
She sprang into action when it was revealed that the Royal Liverpool Hospital was calling in the Army to help the nurses get fighting fit, and has promised to bring details of the training regime to readers if they want to join in too.