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December 27, 2006

Herald captures military life at Afghan camp with head-mounted camera
Unique footage is broadcast through newspaper website

December 18, 2006

Johnston unveils first of its new-look websites
Reader research and focus groups tracked viewers' eyes to find best way forward online

December 14, 2006

Iliffe snaps up town's key web portal to pave way for development
Owners of MK News plan to combine web resources with its existing newspaper interests

December 07, 2006

Unique users to be mandatory measure for ABC online audit
Decision to scrap counting of page impressions follows industry debate

November 30, 2006

Times & Star boosts online interactivity
Webchats, forums and breaking news point the way forward for Cumbria title

November 23, 2006

Schools to use paper's video news to bring alive history lessons
Pupils will learn about medieval ship the Welsh "Mary Rose" with the help of the Argus

November 22, 2006

Daily online news now broadcast direct from Devon newsroom
New service gives viewers a taste of the day's newspaper content

November 21, 2006

Mail's online service reaches out to young people as tragic story breaks
Tributes page proves popular with traditionally hard to reach audience

November 20, 2006

Student blogger hoping to get young people talking
Journalism undergraduate starts up blog on the website of home town newspaper, the Bolton News

November 17, 2006

Newsquest revamps its web offering
Colourful redesign for site which provides a gateway to publisher's online portfolio

November 15, 2006

New e-editions for Star attracting readers abroad
Main paper and sporting title are now available online as in print

Journal forges close links with local troops out in Afghanistan
Dedicated web offering and weekly paper delivery will keep forces in touch during six-month deployment

Veteran journalist launches more subscription newsletters
Derby writer Jim Brennan branches out to cover three more cities

November 08, 2006

Paper publishes UFO footage online as it ventures into the world of video
Were aliens spotted above a Lincolnshire town? Free Press lets the readers decide...

November 02, 2006

'Innovate to learn' message from GMG chief exec
News boss says media businesses should not be afraid to take risks

November 01, 2006

Journalism student signs Sky Sports man for rugby league website
TV journalist will write a fortnightly column for site created by sports reporting hopeful

October 26, 2006

Archant launches 'unique' property website
Plus: Herald uses video from head-mounted camera, and AN Digital hires a new head of mobile

October 25, 2006

100mph speeding bikers video is newspapers' first broadcast
Police footage of "crazy" antics is used to launch group's video streaming service

October 23, 2006

Newsquest sees video content produced across the group
September saw video clips viewed more than 45,000 times

October 19, 2006

'News Idol' contest winner to mark Evening Post web relaunch
Reader will present first online TV bulletin on redesigned site

Johnston Press appoints digital journalism professor
Jane Singer will look at how newspapers can benefit from shift to digital information

October 18, 2006

Online 'first' as Express & Echo scoops local TV with video broadcast
Buyers of the Exeter airport revealed via a web video broadcast

October 17, 2006

Evening paper claims online 'first' for memorial tributes
Bereaved families and friends can now place their own tributes, photos and reports online

New chance for journalists to find love online
Fun, friendship and romance on the agenda for unusual and demanding lifestyles

October 13, 2006

Scotsman.com picks up digital media gong
See all the online winners from last night's Newspaper Society event in Leeds

October 11, 2006

DET's first online video targets home office minister
Distraught mum-to-be's plea is broadcast on the net

October 10, 2006

News & Star man to take on digital integration role
Deputy editor will work on online projects across the CN Group

October 09, 2006

Midweek e-edition gives readers the full story on local fraudster
7,000-word special uploaded to the web to provide extra coverage to print edition

October 05, 2006

E&S gets rare footage of pre-match team talk ahead of FA Cup game
Fly-on-the-wall film followed team from pre-match meal to final whistle as part of video news initiative

October 02, 2006

Readers and staff get blogging bug at South Wales daily
Paper's online community is boosted by new web feature

September 18, 2006

Confessions and tales from a newsroom - as a teapot writes
Sports sub shares his biggest blooper as part of ghost-written newsroom blog

September 14, 2006

Last movements of murdered man aired on web
Recorder shows spy-cam footage of minutes leading up to attack

September 13, 2006

Chance to quiz working reporter in live chat session
Ever wanted career advice or a newsroom insight from someone who knows? Now is your chance...

September 12, 2006

HoldtheFrontPage up for digital publishing prize
We make the shortlist in contest to recognise excellence in digital media initiatives

September 01, 2006

Paper's YouTube scoop makes national headlines
Deputy news editor's trawl for local footage led to front-page splash

Pram-face girls go online at the Echo
Paper's video journalism-first picks up the story of young mums featured in C4 documentary

Talking newspaper goes online in Echo/charity initiative
New podcast offers 20-minute news digest provided by volunteers

August 29, 2006

Evening Telegraph runs 'live' GCSE results day
One-edition daily uses strengths of Internet to bring up-to-the-minute exam news

August 25, 2006

Scots titles' video news brings Festival red carpet interviews to life
Daily online video diaries produced in Newsquest/PA collaboration

August 23, 2006

Evening Mail boosts web interactivity
New forums let readers have their say as paper goes digital

August 18, 2006

Sister titles prepare to revamp web offerings
New online look for Midland News Association's portals

August 17, 2006

Video news brings readers the headlines in a flash
Assistant editor faces the camera to give a taster of the day's papers

August 14, 2006

Trinity Mirror appoints head of multimedia for regionals division
Derby Telegraph's Michael Hill will lead integration of group's print and online operations

August 10, 2006

Israel and Lebanon bloggers give readers insight into conflict
Ex-pats share their personal experiences with their home town paper

August 08, 2006

Fans vent their spleen in Blog on the Tyne
New web feature helps paper interact with United supporters from across the world

July 31, 2006

'Shoppingham' portal open for business in first for NEP
Online extension of the high street helps users find a bargain without leaving the house

July 21, 2006

'Westminster is not ready for blogging'
Hansard debate quizzed news-makers and news writers in the corridors of power

July 13, 2006

DMGT's AN Digital reaches a quarter of UK web users
Recent acquisitions add weight to web firm's portfolio

July 12, 2006

Evening News claims world exclusive on Syd Barrett death
Headlines raced across the world wide web after tip-off saw story break on local newspaper's website

Readers turn to 'Potholes' in new online music offering
Parish pump topics are set to music for readers of seaside weekly

Is Westminster ready for blogging? Debate to pose key questions
Seminar to discuss implications of online communities to Parliament

July 11, 2006

Popular supplement goes online for world-wide viewing
Energy meets demand by posting on the Internet

July 04, 2006

Blair helps Echo launch podcasting service with exclusive recording
Columns and features from paper will also be available in audio

June 23, 2006

Norfolk weeklies go online
Print editions are given a boost with new dedicated websites

June 21, 2006

Changes made to management team at AN Digital
Former Derby Evening Telegraph editor Keith Perch takes on new role as part of reshuffle

June 16, 2006

Express and Star brings World Cup to life with interactive website
Stand-alone service includes video bulletin interviews with football stars

June 08, 2006

T&A launches online 'TV' service
New video bulletins will help to "future-proof" newsroom in first for Newsquest group

May 31, 2006

Lincs website seeks new audience with standalone brand
Online team focus on breaking news as they "break the mould" for websites run by weekly papers

May 24, 2006

Masters diploma in web journalism wins full accreditation
Three MA courses get the thumbs-up from assessors at Sheffield University

May 09, 2006

'First' for publisher as business website goes live
Fresh newsroom set-up opens route to target influential business readership

May 04, 2006

DMGT merges its digital businesses
Northcliffe Electronic Publishing and Associated New Ventures to become AN Digital

May 03, 2006

Citizen links up with student reporters to publish degree work
Media students pen real news stories for newspaper website in pioneering scheme

April 06, 2006

'Page turning' digital editions mark online first for Archant
Interactive online versions of newspapers set to grow across the group

April 05, 2006

New 'mansized' online venture for former Post Internet editor
New website aimed at men who "think with more than their trousers"

March 29, 2006

Virtual resource centre launched by freelance hack
New venture follows successful online forum for writing and PR professionals

March 23, 2006

Jury out on e-papers as readers are slow to bite
On-screen print replicas of regional newspapers are being used to offer greater choice

March 08, 2006

Echo's Match IT! website helps local charities find business support
New venture brings businesses, charities and community groups together

February 17, 2006

KM Group launches web video bulletins
Journalists get a taste of life on the small screen with new online service

February 09, 2006

E-edition breakthrough for Western Mail
Readers around the world can now see the paper exactly as they would in print

January 26, 2006

Podcasting 'first' for Post's columnists
Journalists' work can now be heard on a PC or iPod as well as read in-paper

January 20, 2006

Local paper's headlines brought to life in TV bulletins
Readers can now watch the news online or via an iPod as studio is set up in newsroom

January 18, 2006

Echo e-paper goes live
North East title is first to launch a new service which will roll-out across Johnston Press dailies

January 05, 2006

Project launched to create digital 'newsroom of the future'
Paper will revolutionise the way its newsroom works as it aims to extend its reach into the community