Journalism jobs and news from Holdthefrontpage.co.uk

May 2008 News

May 30, 2008

Echo rapped for revealing that man needed new heart and lungs
Dorset Echo 'did not remedy man's concerns' over accuracy and privacy breaches

Weekly paper's video news bulletin goes daily
Reporters and newsroom staff take it in turns to film, edit and present

Duckers ducks out after 18 years at The Post
Business editor calls time on career but plans to stay active in Birmingham media scene

Stockholm beckons for running reporter's marathon effort
From Colchester to Stockholm as newspaper journalist tackles city marathon in memory of grandmother

Press legal advisor launches new media law book
Media Law Manual contains more than 50 guides to help with legally-safe reporting

May 29, 2008

Editor to leave regional daily title after ten years
Newsquest boss to embark on new career path after decade in hotseat

Conciliation service called in as weekly newspaper heads for second dispute in two years
National Union of Journalists rejects pay offer

Cardiff press swings into action for Irish paper's rugby extra
Special edition for fans as Cork Evening Echo works with Media Wales

Sales hike for Tigers' promotion special
Online bonanza too for Hull & East Riding Mail in wake of Wembley triumph

Pub owner turns journalist with new web venture
Alternative news source for north Staffs is set to challenge established media

Cops' spend on PR is £40m a year
Plus: Barrie Williams returns to Nottingham, news on media law conference and more in brief

Glasgow newspapers look to future with £1m internet makeover
Joint Herald just one of several planned developments for Newsquest titles

May 28, 2008

Mail dedicates entire edition to Tigers play-off victory
City's paper claims series of firsts and exclusives as Premier League football is secured

Newspaper claims free in-house DVD 'first' for readers
Give-away documentary celebrates famous local festival

Intrepid regional press explorers conquer Britain's highest peaks
Mercury foursome complete 24-hour gruelling charity climbs

Journalism student's career starts with Finnish
UCLan trainee is one of 20 students to win Scandinavian scholarship

Striking journalists bouyed by widespread support
Five-day walkout drew attention of MPs, councillors, shoppers and more

May 27, 2008

Journal named best newspaper for second year running
Newcastle daily makes history as it lands seven prizes at Tom Cordner awards

Trinity Mirror launches new website and newspaper edition
Middlesex Chronicle series gets third member as well as new masthead

Press photo exhibition chronicles eight decades of news
Sentinel trawls through the archive to show off 220 photos

Honorary degree for BBC correspondent Johnston
Plus: Details on media law conference, inyernational award for agriculture writer - and more news in brief

May 23, 2008

'Fantastic support' for striking editorial staff
Newsquest reporters, subs and snappers start five days of industrial action over eight-month pay dispute

Reporter's bone marrow campaign earns audience with the PM
National media attention and meetings with top MPs signals busy time as Examiner reporter battles leukaemia

Dacre to deliver Society of Editors conference lecture
Daily Mail chief to address delegates on converged newsrooms and the multimedia future

Mercury mountaineers to conquer Three Peaks challenge
Reporter and photographers to take on three highest mountains and raise charity cash

A lifetime career in local journalism comes to an end after 66 years
Daphne Hughes waved goodbye to colleagues to finally enjoy retirement

May 22, 2008

Northcliffe's regional newspapers suffer as DMGT's profits rise
Group-wide profits of £166m mask falling ad revenues in regional sector

Deputy editor's rocketing book sales signal reprint
Story of Tamworth war hero commands attention across the UK.....and in South Africa

Record number of complaints lodged with press watchdog
PCC received more than 4,300 complaints last year - plus other findings from annual report

The Press Complaints Commission: Annual Report for 2007
A host of key findings have been revealed in the press watchdog's annual report

PA Group reports profit downturn for 2007
Press Association's parent company continues to invest in multimedia and sports output

Harmsworth Printing wins MK News contract
Award-winning title now printed in Derby

May 21, 2008

Jobs to go as Newsquest confirms India outsource move
Twenty-seven pre-press roles will disappear at Wiltshire and Sussex sites

Trinity Mirror chief's concerns over BBC's ultra-local plans
Sly Bailey warns House of Lords committee over possible threat to local press

Photographers beware of growing privacy laws
Harry Potter author ruling could spell new age of litigation over newspaper pictures of children

The News marks Pompey victory with massive print and online coverage
Special supplements and 40 pages of photos and stories celebrate FA Cup success

Councillor seeks clarity in misleading marina press letters
Wigan Evening Post clears up vote confusion, YEP column complaint – and more resolved cases from the PCC

Education journalist awards scheme now open for entries
The CIPR's fourth annual awards to celebrate the best in education and skills reporting in both local and national media

May 20, 2008

Press coverage of suicide spate under fire at PCC debate
Commission hosts Q&A with residents of Bridgend who accuse media of blackening town's name

Weekly newspaper enjoys media focus ahead of vital by-election vote
MPs and journalists make beeline for Crewe Chronicle in a bid to gauge local opinion

Photographer draws in fans with satirical cartoons
Western Gazette snapper hopes to publish his collection in new book

Networking online is the next challenge for Evening Chronicle
Facebook presence follows on from YouTube and blogging channels

May 19, 2008

Reporter's dying mission backed by sister newspaper titles across the UK
Trinity Mirror papers unite to boost donor awareness fight by one of their reporters

Missing girl is found after postman recognises her from newspaper and web coverage
13-year-old back safe and well with her family

Chronicle series of newspapers to pull out of district offices
Editorial staff on Express and Star's sister titles will join up at head office

Newspaper execs to be grilled by Lords' committee
Sly Bailey and Lord Rothermere to give evidence in inquiry over media ownership

Regional reporter highly commended at mental health journalism awards
Anne Fitzgerald beats national press writers in Mind annual award scheme

Press photographer dies aged 56
Eldon Johnson worked for many titles in his native Eastbourne

May 16, 2008

Meet Kate - the Grimsby Telegraph's latest recruit... virtually speaking
Kate Carter is no ordinary reporter

SAS soldier named as Hereford Times beats court ID ban
Original naming ban was challenged as unlawful

Newsquest 'astonishment' at planned five-day strike by journalists
Company believes its offer is looking "increasingly attractive"

Journalist's "months to live" fear as relapse takes hold
Big decision on chemotherapy versus quality of life holds key

Final editions of Kent weekly newspapers hit the presses
Award-winning Bromley and Bexley titles close down

Footy fans rampage film on newspaper website
MEN asks 'What went wrong?' after night of trouble, new member of Press Complaints Commission and more news in brief

Blue déjà vu for News readers
Portsmouth's daily marks Pompey's return to Wembley with a very blue look and fund-raising mission

Manchester memories as MEN makes ready for Moscow
Fans can pick their European dream time while reporters steel themselves for blanket coverage

May 15, 2008

Journalist goes undercover in kerb crawl probe
Advertiser crime reporter experiences Swindon's seedier side in special investigation

Post plans third live blog for Paul McCartney concert
Live blog experiment hailed a success after 1,600 logged on

Euro triathlon gold glory for Mail reporter
Emma-Kate cracks two personal best times as she romps to victory in Lisbon

Press apology over fire death revelation
Man learns of family tragedy through local newspaper, baby death mix-up – and more resolved cases from the PCC

Student journalists complete video training on PA course
Transformation programme for Press Association course as it moves from print to multimedia

New director joins Society of Editors board
Digital chief co-opted to industry body

May 14, 2008

Newsquest staff poised for five-day strike action
34-strong NUJ membership votes overwhelmingly for walkout

Johnston Press to sell shares to manage £700m debt
Latest management statement shows decline in print advertising but digital revenues continue to blossom

Setback in leukaemia battle for Examiner reporter
Adrian Sudbury must wait on more marrow tests as leukaemia cells return

Top industry award for Weekly News man
Newbury Weekly News man John Robertson awarded Newspaper Society honour

Olympic chance for budding young sports reporter
Newsquest runs once-in-a-lifetime competition, NUJ receives police apology and more news in brief

Long-serving Echo reporter dies aged 61
Brian Redhead spent many years covering his hometown in North Yorkshire

May 13, 2008

New-look multimedia newsroom to feature on study tour
Evening Post to feature as a model of future news hubs

Liverpool Daily Post blogs interactive edition via website
A Day In The Life at Trinity Mirror title as newspaper invites readers to contribute to tomorrow's paper

Press watchdog to address Bridgend suicide coverage concerns
News panel to hear local views on media coverage surround the tragic stories

Ballet fraud on voting day - more funny news items
...including the BBC's Great Tit story

Birmingham Press Club prepares for annual awards ceremony
Midlands media talent to be recognised as press club welcomes two new broadcast awards

Former editor dies shortly after moving to France
Colin Lucas edited a range of newspapers across south England

May 12, 2008

Society of Editors announces new president
Evening Star's Nigel Pickover unanimously nominated to take over top role

Council hands back sponsorship cash after newspaper's BNP ad
Ham&High's donation to community awards scheme rejected over fears for event's reputation

New pay deal at Trinity Mirror newspapers
Union chapel in Liverpool agrees new wage structure after rejecting last management offer

'Training standards key' to multimedia future - editors' chief
Work will ensure next generation of trainee journalists is well-equipped

Newspaper printing team wins top European award
Kent Messenger Group wows judges with Medway sports supplement

Death of former local newspaper executive
Trevor Buckley worked his way up from office boy to editor-in-chief

Three weeklies work together to secure air ambulance
Target reached less than a year after campaign began

May 09, 2008

Family-owned newspaper group in major expansion
Baylis & Co snaps up Express titles in Home Counties

Freelance journalist's rare footy photo find generates national headlines
Nostalgia website's 'world picture exclusive' of 1800s England football team

Newspaper clears up stabbing case inaccuracies
Weekly apologises for knife attack mix-up, Asperger's sufferer complains to Post - and more resolved cases from the PCC

Bar demolition project brings in cash for hard-up hacks
Novel fund-raising scheme helps the Journalists' Charity

Strike action threat at Newsquest newspapers
Staff to ballot if compulsory redundancies pushed through, UK ranked 25th for press freedom and more news in brief

MP gains support for petition in praise of local newspapers
Politicians acknowledge that local papers are right at the heart of Britain's communities

Newspaper campaign to fix broken town
Leighton Buzzard News will take to task those responsible for lack of investment

May 08, 2008

Celebrity journalist Coleen snubs newspaper's work experience offer
Famous WAG says "no thanks" to newsroom trial with Crewe Chronicle

US journalist elected mayor of UK market town
Burt called a halt to globe-trotting journalism career to settle in Lincolnshire

Credit crunch and rising costs bring 'difficult and volatile' trading for Trinity Mirror
Publisher signals warning about the economic climate

Newspaper buy-out to escape scrutiny by Competition Commission
Office of Fair Trading is satisfied that competition has been restored after Berkshire sales

Accuracy breach by newspaper in murder trial coverage
Complaint against Newham Recorder upheld after claims murder victim had upset landlord's wife

New website boosts Advertiser's offering
Web team in place to boost the stats and continue internet push

Former reporter hosts teddy bears' picnic at 18,000ft up Everest
MEN's Simon Spinks (and Hugo) climbs to base camp for British Heart Foundation

Local newspaper reporters do battle for Mind journalism award
Three candidates from regional press line up against national journalist in charity's annual awards

Former Mail and Times reporter dies aged 86
Molly White was a fan of horses, flying and writing

Evening Mail's first photographer dies
Fred Strike took shots of Laurel and Hardy, PA supplies news to Virgin website and more news in brief

May 07, 2008

Crash victim photo 'too graphic for publication', press watchdog is told
Reader criticises Gazette and Herald's articles and alleged intrusion into privacy

Union recognition at Northcliffe's Kent newspapers
NUJ members gain official voice at Kent Regional Newspapers

Optimism on a multimedia future from the world's newspaper editors
Editors and senior execs no longer think of their media as print-only

Risks of football journalism and 'insolent' contumelious reporting
Sports news and comment attracts spate of litigation

Award-winning reporter opens new £300,000 journalism training centre
University of Brighton welcomes Andrew Jennings for lecture and opening ceremony

Roving reporter films his own marathon effort
Standard readers can experience half marathon through the eyes of an uncomfortable journalist

Readers signing up in droves to newspaper's sports text service
Service differentiates through providing breaking news only

May 06, 2008

Fourth novel brings hope of more success for journalist-turned-author
World of "dark and dangerous secrets" comes alive for Wiltshire journalist and author

Dating tips: Tell them how you're 'always sliming'...
Strange headlines and even stranger copy - and some secrets - from the world of the regional press...

Evening Leader Twitters live from the elections
NWN Media used mobile phones and the micro-blogging website to keep their online readers up-to-date

Beckham project swells page views for Cornish news site
Selection of clips proves a winner for Northcliffe title

York newspaper's appeal for cash brings high dependency unit to hospital
£300,000 Guardian Angels Appeal transforms the way that the sickest, most vulnerable children are treated

Bolton campaign for statue to local legend finally comes to fruition
Several hundred Fred Dibnah fans turn out for uveiling

May 05, 2008

Prime Minister's praise for the regional press
"Local newspapers are right at the heart of Britain's local communities" - Gordon Brown

Regional press celebrates Local Newspaper Week
Local Newspaper Week is under way for its 10th anniversary year

Child protection expert supports local newspaper campaigns to combat abuse
Dame Mary Marsh, of the NSPCC writes for Local Newspaper Week

May 02, 2008

Save Sven campaign goes multimedia with the Manchester Evening News
Wide coverage planned as MEN makes use of a variety of media to put pressure on footy club's owner

All bases covered for Bolton News in web-first election operation
Reporters, a video camera operator, two photographers and the paper's digital content editor get down to the nitty-gritty

News execs asked to pass on union's 'congratulations' over chief's £1m pay package
Open letter outlines Evening News staff's "disgust" at remuneration

Glasgow news staff 'furious' over handling of Newsquest job cuts announcement
"Restructuring is taking place during a difficult time for the newspaper industry" - MD Tim Blott

Dual focus for Mercury journalists on McCann anniversary as 500 new posters are printed
Leicester Mercury talks to crime experts and examines worldwide media coverage of Madeleine story

Full Monty role beckons for media firm's most outgoing member
Martin's no stranger to acting but this role demands a little more than most (with pic!)

Prince Charles opens new newspaper print centre
NWN Media welcomes royal visitor as company 'signs up to the changes' of the 21st century

Regional press publisher tables bid to launch Welsh language website
Trinity Mirror's Media Wales one of five to submit grant applications to Welsh Books Council for public funding

New MD for Trinity Mirror's north Wales and north-west centres
Plus - new deal for JobSite, Chronicle publisher's latest book, and more news in brief

May 01, 2008

'20 editorial jobs could go' in cull of 40 at Scottish titles
Newsquest looks to reduce staff numbers at Herald, Evening Times and Sunday Herald

Online coverage for Post and Echo newspapers in 'election 2.0'
Multimedia reporters to blog, report, map, SMS and video breaking news

Newsquest outsourcing to India could cost jobs across the UK
Union fears nationwide roll-out as consultation gets under way over 30 pre-press jobs

Northcliffe targets 87 news websites as next generation is launched
Stability and search engine performance the key as new look and new function goes live

Citizen journalists supply front page scoops with stills and video for news websites
Readers respond in droves when news happens around them

'No regrets' for Echo editor after 18 years with paper
Anita Syvret reveals why now is the time to make the break from local newspapers

Famous photo library goes online
Plus: Journalism students' scoops for the nationals, protests at press freedom in China - and more news in brief

Regional newspaper reporters shortlisted for One World award
Herald and Evening Post journalists join broadcast and national newspaper names for reports on the developing world

Well-known newspaper print manager has died, aged 43
Lincolnshire Echo man moved to Grimsby to further his career