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December 2007 News

December 31, 2007

Editor's charity and journalism work is rewarded with MBE
Shrewsbury and North Shropshire Chronicle man has helped raise £4m during his career

Traders tested in cigs law probe by student hacks
Study was carried out by a group of five investigative journalism students

Journal campaign wins parliamentary backing
Campaign centres on better road links, discounted public transport and less blocking of new property

Global Health awards are open for entries
Plus: Daily Echo campaign gets international backing, and more regional press news in brief

December 28, 2007

Readers react to Express & Star's same-day Bhutto edition
"We continue to benefit from being an authentic evening newspaper" - deputy editor

Investigative journalism students find 20 anomalies in 1981 case
Real-life exercise is the subject of a radio documentary this weekend

Newspaper's online mapping hopes to solve city's congestion troubles
Evening paper to use web technology in bid to beat the jams

Trauma reporting under conference spotlight
Specialist global network will bring together leading journalists, educators and psychology professionals

December 27, 2007

Newsquest names new editor of The Bolton News
Bolton born and bred journalist set to take over on January 2

Journalists team up to persuade judge to lift anonymity order
Brighton Argus court reporter helped persuade a judge to lift an anonymity order

Early Day Motion is sparked by Herald Express story
Plus: Screenwriting roadshow, ONEManchester - and more regional press news in brief

New look website for Scottish titles
The new website for three of Scotland's biggest newspapers has been launched

December 24, 2007

Trainee journalist has 'elf' of a good time on newspaper work experience
Newsroom helper became Santa's little helper as he threw everything into his latest editorial role

Newspaper rallies community to help sick girl after festive display is trashed
Fix-it job even attracted interest from The Sun, which dispatched a reporter to help

Former hostage Johnston booked to speak at media freedom conference
Alan will join political writer Martin Bright, Newsnight's Paul Mason and Guardian columnist Peter Wilby

UK Press Card applications up by a third
Increase in "newsworthy" events thought to be behind rise

Article on Scottish prejudice nets reporter European prize
Accolade given by European Commission's "For Diversity. Against Discrimination" Journalism Awards

December 21, 2007

Hendon Times challenges gagging order on adult defendant's ID
Children and Young Persons Act order allows adult to remain anonymous

Former Guantanamo Bay detainee thanks Argus for support
Justice for Omar campaign called for him to be released or put on trial

Press photographer involved in court scuffle
Highland News man roughed up in attempt to take snatch pic

KMG boss takes up new role at Kent Uni's new journalism centre
New degree programme in journalism is officially launched at the Medway campus

Former journalist and councillor dies
Tributes are paid to a man whose career spanned four decames

December 20, 2007

Reporter first to see life on board ship in the Gulf after media lock down
First facility visit on board ship since March capture of 15 sailors

Could the Darwins ever get a fair trial?
Canoe man story was every editor's dream - but did the coverage go to far?

Web news bulletins by homeless former broadcaster are scrapped
Plans by local newspaper for a week of Ed Mitchell bulletins are dropped "by mutual consent"

Trinity Mirror's £175m buy back set to boost share price
Buy back will return cash to shareholders as £108m is pumped into pension fund

Reporting ban lifted after journalist appeals to judge
Reporters were able to report vital details from a murder trial after restrictions were challenged

Bid to send newspaper's joyride warning film national
Safety film shot after a campaign by The Press in York proves popular at preview screenings

December 19, 2007

Hertfordshire Mercury names new editor
Weekly series is taken on by man who moved up through the ranks

News boss to lend a Christmas Day helping hand to the homeless
Shelter stint gives Lancashire editor a chance to share the Christmas spirit

Football club heroes under the spotlight in journalist's new book
Bulging contacts book sets writer in search of Reds cult heroes through the years

Time running out for press award nominations
Just a month left to collate cuttings for 2008 Scottish journalism contest

Ethical standards guide for journalists launches online
Digital version of the Editors' Code of Practice is posted online

December 18, 2007

Mobile journalism test nets students an all-expenses-paid trip to South Africa
River surf test by duo shows journalism possibilities for Nokia's new model

Media Law update: Source protection – and the latest privacy and libel payouts
Two European rulings support the protection of journalistic sources

Trainee journalist persuades judge on reporting restrictions
Judge agrees to lift ban on identifying 13-year-old who molested a grandmother

Trent Uni course gains best results
MA tops tables, plus PR move for news man - and more news in brief

News editor tells of runaway truck scare
Journalist was close to making front page news... but escaped without being part of the story

December 17, 2007

Personal services ads are outlawed by media group
Newspapers cease publication of health club, escort and personal services ads from today

Mercury journalists abandon strike threat to accept original pay offer
Journalists had claimed a below inflation pay offer left them behind the going rate

Evening Post told to pay out £7,000 after report identifies sex victims
Fines imposed in relation to a report on court proceedings involving a brothel

Spotlight on news values in new book from journalism lecturers
Duo combine their broadcast and print expertise to write News Values

Double for Herts newspaper in regional awards ceremony
Newsquest recognises achievements of editorial staff in N London and Herts division

Ex-news man now in Africa to link up for carol service
Former Somerset reporter will be linking up with his old patch

December 14, 2007

Press breaks down wall of silence over gunman's political connections
Persistence pays off for Yorkshire newspaper which revealed links with MSP

Mail at the centre of canoe mystery coverage
Hartlepool paper working hard to keep readers abreast of national story

Journalist rugby tackles defendant in courtroom drama
Reporter on the 'Case' as prisoner is prevented from ecsaping from custody

Archant celebrates achievements at annual awards event
Regional news publisher singles out the company's best for recognition

Asylum awards presented by London Mayor Ken Livingstone
Plus: Women in Journalism confidence seminar - and more regional press news in brief

Times Guardian prepares for 150th anniversary celebration
Design for milestone to be transformed into logo newspaper's big year

December 13, 2007

Journalist set to appeal against youth court pic prosecution
Crawley News man fined £1,000 over picture showing teen with eyes and nose blacked out

Victory for newspaper campaign to ban killer swords
Two-year push for action brings result for Echo as politicians support weapon ban

Trinity Mirror revenue up but advertising expected to remain 'volatile'
Latest trading statement predicts 2007 performance will be in line with expectations

Manchester business paper and website set for Monday launch
American owners see city as ideal launchpad for business weekly

Johnston Press holds first-ever Northern Ireland press awards
News Letter and Derry Journal among the major winners

Trinity Mirror eyes mobile phone service revamp
"Personalised content" the key for TM, plus: Pilger lecture and more regional press news in brief

December 12, 2007

Photographer with 40-year career behind him has died
Former Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News man covered many big sporting events

Website's fund-raising appeal for fallen RAF hero
Woodland Trust works with media company to dedicate an acre of woodland in memory of RAF hero

Student journalists enlist for 'Operation Sandstorm'
Emergency exercise sees wrecked plane burn on the runway of Blackpool Airport

Johnston Press takes 'cautious' look into 2008
Digital publishing set for rapid growth but publisher maintains a "degree of caution"

Officer suspended after paper tips off police authorities
Daily newspaper reported offensive comments posted on a social networking website

December 11, 2007

Plain English award for Westcountry newspaper
Winner is "well-designed and laid out and reports in language which is easy to understand"

New health service role for editor
Former councillor gets back into public service after setting up media group

Fresh bid to update voluntary code of standards for journalists
Suggestions sought for editorial "benchmark for ethical standards"

Tesco boss to address regional newspaper industry
Sir Terry will address Newspaper Society, plus: Diversity Fund bids sought - and more news in brief

Launch of new journalism workshops for distance learners
Revamped foundation course offers wider range to trainees

December 10, 2007

Trainee who became editor retires after 43 years with paper
An editor who rose through the company ranks over four decades is retiring

Call for entries for First ScotRail Press Photography Awards
Contest is open to staff, freelance, trainee and student photographers

Former PA chief news editor has died
Noel Richley was a regional newspapers man before working at the Mirror and then PA

Local press praised for bird flu coverage
The regional press in the east of England has received high praise for account of farms crisis

Joint agency and university project for digital future of news
Graduates to work on media futures, technology and journalism

Seminars focus on journalism training
Events were organised in response to the increased number of requests for careers info

December 07, 2007

New magazine for north-west business community
LDP Business will focus on all the big business stories from Merseyside

Claims of poor standards in regional press highlighted in new media report
Report looks at developments in regional press integrated digital newsrooms

London editor leaves for a new life in the tropics
News Shopper's Jean May is to fly out to take up journalism post in the Caribbean

Pic of road crash scene 'intruded into grief'
Newspaper expresses regret but did not break code of practice: Plus more news from the PCC in brief

Fire campaign scores key victory as weekly paper pushes for second win
Future of one fire station is confirmed while campaign continues to save another

December 06, 2007

Press lodges complaint as politician ruins exclusive with news release
Official statement pre-empts news report after minister is approached to comment on exclusive

Digital newsroom dossier claims bosses 'let journalists down'
Long-awaited study on integrated newsrooms to look at impact on news reporting

NUJ's digital report shows wealth of findings
Read the key elements and recommendations

Youngsters stunned into silence at viewing of Press joyride video
Triple inquest was starting point for newspaper campaign which is set to tour schools

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High pass rate in press photography exams
Results "outstanding" with a 90 per cent pass rate

Scottish Press Ball date is set
Plus: Increased business coverage for MEN, award for top student, and more news in brief

December 05, 2007

Trainee reporter wins national splash with data sale story
Assignment completed alongside coursework to make front page of The Times

Jailed mother named after public interest protest from reporter
Journalist argues publicity would give minimal risk of adverse impact on the child involved

Municipal editor 'Ding-Dong' David Bell retires - but won't be falling silent
Councillors will still be on their guard as veteran of 35 years continues as a columnist

Journalism training chief offers stark standards warning
"Neccesity for change should not be an excuse for bad journalism", says NCTJ man

Journalists' Charity fees on the rise after decade-long freeze
Change in subscription in a bid to encourage more people to join fund

December 04, 2007

'Regional press vital in new political era' - PM
Gordon Brown highlights imprtance of "trusted" newspaper

Police commendation for local newspaper's crime reporter
"Reporting inspired the confidence of staff at all levels" across police unit

Web-savvy journalists face testing time with ground-breaking qualification
Fast-track students become the first in the country to sit new exams

'Responsible journalism' bid fails in court
Crunch meeting on Thursday to decide the way forward

Editor bids farewell after 20 years with newspaper group
Gazette man leaves to take up a post in public sector communications

Reader help as Midlands title eyes online revamp
Making the most of the web is the name of the game at the Post

Possible strikes looming over pension contributions blow
Chapels north and south prepare to seek views on the next step in protest

December 03, 2007

Post overturns youth court restrictions 'in the public interest'
Crime reporter passed a note to the bench to spark successful bid to name defendant

Mercury journalists vote to take industrial action
Crunch meeting on Thursday to decide the way forward

Autumn 2007 NCE: News Interview

Autumn 2007 NCE: Newspaper Practice

Autumn 2007 NCE: Logbooks

Autumn 2007 NCE: News Report
Examiners give their verdict on the Autumn NCE - read the full reports here

Evening Express's early airport edition quenches fans' thirst for news
City paper cashes in on football fever as Aberdeen FC take on Atletico Madrid in Spain

Newspaper's fund for murdered school boy hits £20,000 mark
Cash is being collected towards £100,000 Liverpool Unites appeal