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March 2008 News

March 28, 2008

Former Gazette photographer captures war in Afghanistan
Sergeant Will Craig strives to evoke the dirt and danger of conflict

Police station protest to highlight press freedom
Union chief's plan to show officers the difference between a protester and a photographer

Regional press reporter scoops 'best exclusive' prize at creative awards
Second prize this year for Echo man – with two more to come?

Newspaper staff take trip down memory lane
More than 40 gather for reunion at new Archant offices

March 27, 2008

Councillor resigns after local newspaper reveals 'extreme' blog comments
Medway Messenger's scoop brings national media attention on local councillor after welfare state outburst

Record fourth 'best photographer' crown for Scottish snapper
Scotsman's Ian Rutherford named the best again at annual press photography celebration

Newspaper apology over incorrect sex register claim
Sacked teacher seeks clarification, newspaper online voting complaint and more resolved complaints from the PCC

Press photographer's project to document New Year's Day
Daily Times snapper is chronicling end-of-year celebrations for social documentary spanning 24 years

March 26, 2008

Award ceremony recognition for photographer's half-century career
Former Scotsman snapper who captured the Scots at Wembley to be honoured

How to challenge a Contempt of Court Act postponement order
Reporters should challenge orders which can hold up reporting of trials for months

Readers donate £12,000 in six weeks for newspaper appeal
New Air Ambulance could be on its way for East Midlands after Times campaign

Vietnam photojournalist loses battle with cancer aged 72
Philip Jones Griffiths covered the world in lengthy career, Bolton News goes digital in town centre and more news in brief

March 25, 2008

Newspaper publishers' joint venture for new weekly title
Iliffe and Observer Standard combine forces for 50,000-copy per week freebie

Scottish newspapers launch all-new websites
More distinct look for Aberdeen titles to better reflect the newspapers' brands

District pages to go in newspaper reshuffle
Echo reporter will continue Gainsborough coverage for sister weekly

Press awards offer third world trip and national newspaper byline
Guardian is seeking new voices in journalism to highlight developing world issues

March 21, 2008

New weekly newspaper in demand after first issue launch
More than 20,000 issues fly out of shops as Cleethorpes Chronicle hits the streets

March 20, 2008

Top role up for grabs at journalists' trade union
Search is on for new deputy general secretary as John Fray bows out after nearly ten years in the job

Mail ripped out front page to carry Shannon news in special late edition
1,500 extra copies printed after go-ahead to bring news of child's discovery

How lucky is lucky? A press release might tell you... plus a new take on the Mills/McCartney case
More news items that tickled the funny bones of our readers

Newspaper turns down BNP advertising
Croydon weekly says no to political party, nine-year-old hailed hero by Scottish judge and more news in brief

Record traffic for Sunderland Echo website
Wide appeal is the secret of success

March 19, 2008

Newspaper wins exclusive over 'secret' council salary info
Rejected request for information brings its own story for KM Group

Newspaper backed after PR chief's muck-raking accusation
Despite failed FoI requests paper claims 'moral victory' in council investigation saga

Second wave of community websites launched today by Evening Times
Plans for the "second dozen" were accelerated after feedback from readers

Award-winning editor traces family history for latest book
Author's great-grandfather was youngest superintendent in Manchester Police

Press freedom campaign group's fresh call for wider FoI remit
Private contractors should be brought under auspices of information act says lobby body

Transatlantic training bursary is worth at least $40,000
Fulbright Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism is open to applicants

March 18, 2008

News agency's Shannon photo exclusive brings massive exposure
Agency byline seen around the world on only photo released to media of abduction suspect

Newspaper's fans forum bombarded after football draw prediction
Champions League draw 'leaked' on Echo website 90 minutes before it took place

Senior police officer blames local press for fear of crime
South London superintendent attacks newspapers for heightening fear of crime among residents

Journalist camps out at shop test its homeliness
Express and Star hack pitches up at Asda and meets some interesting characters along the way

Footy success brings 40 per cent lift to unique user count at The News
Website boost as Portsmouth do the business

March 17, 2008

Press photography student's storm pic is beamed around the world after making local front page
Desperate scene captured by first-year student on the BA(Hons) Press Photography course in Falmouth

Editor in demand after life-saving liver transplant
Herald chief keen to spread donor message after gaining a new lease of life

Newspaper banned from football fans' forum
Echo sports hack asked to leave meeting which his paper had been promoting

Veteran's memoirs of journalism training hit a new online high
Memoirs of a pioneer journalism lecturer clock up their 8,000th hit

Newspaper publisher launches more 'hyperlocal' websites
Trinity Mirror's Coventry Telegraph is next paper to tap into community content

Grease is the word for newspaper reporter
Rydell becomes Scottish Borders town after Hawick News man is inspired by famous tale

March 14, 2008

New lifestyle magazine launch for former newspaper editor
The joys of country living in north Wales and English shires will hit homes and hotels in new project

Defence reporter takes on military training in Arctic Circle
Minus 29C and icy holes greeted Herald journalist embedded alongside 2,500 marines

Journalism workshops gear up for important exams
Nervy trainees can get a boost at tutor sessions

Newspaper house highlights recycling issues
Around 120,000 papers gathered for art project with a message, new business website launched and other news in brief

Cornish encyclopaedia hits the web thanks to newspaper's efforts
Cornwall and Devon Media launches new 'wiki' website for fans of England's southernmost county

Call for entries in awards scheme celebrating mental health journalism
There's still time to submit cuttings for this year's Mind Awards

March 13, 2008

Angry online reader comments set the news agenda
Reaction from politicians prompts follow-up after 'misinformed' opinions are posted on Echo website

Former Northcliffe execs to launch new weekly newspaper next week
Cleethorpes Chronicle is just days from inaugural issue

The 2012 Games aren't just about London, Lord Coe tells media
Figurehead admits that it's sometimes hard to get the message across...

Newspaper challenge overturns 'invalid' order in toddler death case
Herald wins battle to fully report details of ex-soldier's murder trial - but has to meet legal costs

South Wales journalist quits after 38 years to set up PR firm
Former Echo man to take on new challenge after leaving politics and business role

Online budget buster for Archant readers
Chance to see how the Chancellor is taxing readers: Plus - Sun sub visits former university and more news in brief

March 12, 2008

High-value homes targeted for Gloucestershire news and property launch
Weekly Stroud Life emerges from Northcliffe Media stable

Editor pays tribute to 'media-savvy' chief constable
"Never once did he shun our reporters' calls" - Paul Horrocks, MEN

'Pacey' digital investment predicted for regional press – top exec
Greater connection with readers and advertisers offered by 21st century multimedia

Reporter takes on tough triathlon training in Spanish sun
Oxford Mail's Emma-Kate Lidbury continues her quest for three-discipline glory in 2008

Secrets of transferring brands, loyalty and market reach of papers to the web
Johnston Press boss to address world newspaper conference

Former Lord Chancellor advises trimming down web archives to cut contempt risk
Plus: Bursary for journalism student, reporter in ring with female boxer - and more news in brief

Newspaper publisher tempts tourists with new visitor website
Trinity Mirror staff help build new online information service for north Wales tourism

London weekly backs local boxer as he bids to unify titles
Major coverage of big fight put together by journalist while away on paternity leave

March 11, 2008

'Not Guilty' plea for Citizen journalist in misconduct case
Sally Murrer denies three charges at Kingston Crown Court

Former Sun sub sets up Scooped!
Ex-regional and national news man uses skills from subbing days for mock front page business

Newspaper wins lengthy battle to see £40,000 council study
Evening Post calls on Information Commissioner to see report – then brands it "unexciting"

High-profile secrecy orders reveal limits of open justice
Rule 39 gag in publicly-heard civil cases could be more widely used

New online award in human rights journalism celebration
Amnesty UK marks recognises rise of online reporting in its 17th awards

March 10, 2008

Tory leader calls for respect between press and Parliament
Annual charity lunch hears Cameron's views on "edgy relationship" between MPs and newspapers

Entry form is online for the EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2008
The awards cover Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire

Misleading statement on Dewsbury Press figures 'not to be repeated'
ASA upholds complaint from rival Yorkshire newspaper group

Shortlist announced for celebration of Scottish journalism
Annual Scottish Press Awards sees records entries in three categories

Cumberland News owner launches £500,000 property website
Plus: Two new press watchdogs, PA strikes a deal, and more news in brief

March 08, 2008

Increase in profit for newspaper publisher
New profit figures announced as Archant seeks redundancies at two of its regional dailies

March 07, 2008

Deputy editor's book charts ten-year fight to honour 'forgotten' war hero
Incredible story remained a secret ... until it landed on Phil's desk

Former Echo editor launches university's latest media training course
The course details practical methods of reaching an audience through effective media management

Expensive shirts and a cheap gag - more unusual headlines
The stuggle to get a balanced, accurate and succinct headline goes on...

Death toll among young drivers targeted in new press campaign
Road safety campaign will also deliver a new car to one lucky P&J reader

Sports journalist loses long fight with multiple sclerosis
Evening Post and Western Daily Press man also worked for BBC Radio Bristol

March 06, 2008

Journalism training centre to close
But new journalism courses expected to be running at other universities in coming academic year

News & Journal caught up in legal spat over village post office closure
Silence from media execs as press watchdog and the lawyers get involved

Worry of editor left in the dark over Prince Harry deployment
Not every news boss was in on the secret that Prince Harry was serving abroad

London newspaper launches new masthead
Emphasis is on 'South' in weekly series' new-look title banner

Repeated bridge strikes prompt newspaper safety campaign
Readers' help requested to 'out the culprits' crashing into town's bridges

Kent title persuades PM to answer reader questions
Assistant editor went to No10 on behalf of the readers

March 05, 2008

Strategic multimedia plan for Johnston Press as it backs the 'resilience of print'
"Highest editorial standards with strong newspaper content" promise as regional news producer sees profits slip

Reporter makes marathon effort after lifesaving operation
Sharon Harris will take on London Marathon after tumour is removed from brain

Keeping things local is key to newspaper success
Advertiser chief says there's no secret formula to finding what works

Newspaper story prompts personal intervention by Scottish leader in health wrangle
First Minister steps in to help sick baby after reading his story in Press and Journal

Widow complains over inaccurate suicide claim
Guardian apologises over inquest error, photographer upsets theatre group and more resolved complaints from the PCC

Newspaper cartoons go on show at public exhibition
Grantham Journal artist Terry Shelbourne puts unseen artworks and sketchbooks on display

March 04, 2008

Photographer 'forced to delete pictures' lodges complaint against police
Snapper was 'prevented from doing his job' outside Labour Conference

'Softly-softly' approach pays off as weekly newspaper wins scoop on binge-drink death
Independent newspaper chosen above the nationals for an exclusive interview with bereaved father

Trainee hack enjoys Blair interview to kick-start his cuttings file
PA trainee made front page of the Chronicle - and followed up exclusive with inside spread and a local celeb...

Daily Mail editor to chair Editors' Code of Practice committee
Paul Dacre to replace Les Hinton, who resigned after being appointed chief exec of Dow Jones in New York

First wave of 12 community websites hits city as newspaper extends reach
Move hailed as one of the "most ambitious" in the regional press as first of 80 are made live

How the deal was done: Editors' chief on how and why the press kept quiet on Harry
Society of Editors executive director Bob Satchwell was instrumental in the voluntary "understanding"

Switch to weekly printing for Somerset newspaper
After 13 years as a monthly West Somerset Post goes to weekly after brief spell as fortnightly newspaper

Messenger story could help find elusive cure for 'tic tac' girl
Story led to worldwide media coverage and drew huge public interest at home and abroad

Editor hits back after town 'besmirched' by nationals
Comment column used to attack a two-page feature in the Daily Express

March 03, 2008

New editor-in-chief appointed to take Kent weeklies forward
Plans will develop digital activities and review the company's newspaper portfolio across east Kent

Advertiser wins fight to lift 'unlawful' reporting restrictions on hammer assault verdicts
Jury's guilty call nearly went unheard after Contempt of Court ruling

Newsmen take a turn at the turntable
Editor and photographer swap the newsroom for the radio studio in new community show

New deputy editor for The Bolton News
Reshuffle results in a raft of new appointments

Courts reminded to provide adequate seating for journalists
"Public gallery not good enough", says PA - plus tribunal restrictions change, and more news in brief

£10,000 boost for youth journalism charity
Cash will help media volunteers in London get to grips with the news