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November 2007 News

November 30, 2007

Tamworth Herald and Kent on Sunday win top gongs at press awards
Click through for the winners and runners-up from last night's event

Emma-Kate swaps the Mail for the trail as she pounds across Oz
Leave from work gives reporter the chance to compete with the world's best

Judges named for EDF Energy East of England Media Awards
Countdown begins as entry deadline nears for holdthefrontpage contest

Journalist Tamlyn Jones joins holdthefrontpage.co.uk
Former Shropshire Star man is part of our team

Gazette's Blair exclusive down to links with local MP
South Shields paper was the only publication allowed to interview former PM after lecture

Hearing appeal is 'biggest yet' for Bradford T&A
City is at the heart of a cutting-edge revolution in health

November 29, 2007

Sub-editor's first novel centres on 'dark side' of home city...
New book is set around bid to right a 100-year injustice in the city of York

Milestone anniversary celebrations for 'Tele'
'Oldest' Scottish evening paper is set to celebrate after standing the test of time

Ex-south coast journalist dies at 69 after career in regionals and national press
Chronicle man went to News of the World and later into PR

'Hey Jo' boss voices fears over sex club label from press
Plus: clarification on tragic death - and more resolved PCC complaints

Silver anniversary reunion for former university journalism students
Preston Poly people want a get-together next year - were you in their class?

November 28, 2007

South Wales university named top for journalism studies
89 per cent satisfaction rate in higher education survey of students

'Exploitation' of student and trainee hacks under fire as union meets MPs
NUJ wants to tackle ministers over media companies' opt-out of minimum wage laws for work experience

Editor draws on 30 years in print to pen novel about life in the newsroom
Former regional press man denies new work is autobiographical - and says "hacks will love it"

Apology after paper issued details of writ which had been dropped
Plus: wrong man identified as murder victim, and more complaints resolved by the PCC

Honorary degree for former reporter rewards contribution to the arts
Services to the arts nets award-winning performer a doctorate from Sheffield

New board member joins Trinity Mirror
Five chief exec steps up; Plus - Press Club anniversary and more regional news in briefs.

November 27, 2007

A true kiss and tell? Sports writer's book on Clough scoops £20,000 prize
Former Forest reporter's bid to tell all - Provided You Don't Kiss Me - wows the judges

Weekly's scoop sees two top councillors quit their posts
Exclusive reveals names of candidates for council's top job - as well as the ones who missed out

Honorary doctorate for editor after 15 years at head of city title
P&J man is proud of role his paper plays in life of north-east Scotland

Northern media talent recognised at annual awards
The Journal takes top spot as business awards widen their reach

Death of an icon results in two supplements for Welsh weeklies.
Tribute editions "done with dignity and won plaudits from local community" - editor.

November 26, 2007

Reporter turfs out gardening career to become award winner
Richard doesn't let the grass grow as he blossoms into successful new career

Grantham journalist John Pinchbeck sets sights on relaxing retirement
Man who came into the business late has spent past three months compiling books for Journal

New website is launched by former business editor
Former Mail and Telegraph man uses regional press knowledge to create TheBusinessDesk.com

Trust earns Times a scoop on sea tragedy

Have a pint on us, paper tells readers

Mail crowned Yorkshire's best for fourth time
Hull & East Riding Mail wins crown for fourth time in five years

November 23, 2007

New team member in fight to keep city's streets free of waste newspapers
Branded bike and trailer to help sweep up discarded free titles

Record traffic for paper's website as football club manager quits
Web first news boosts print title as story is posted to football fan sites

Benefit cheat rumbled after featuring himself in press during official probe
Fraudster who illegally claimed £65,000 of benefits was caught out when he appeared in his local weekly

November 22, 2007

Tourism put under the spotlight by seaside newspaper's survey
'Season in the Spotlight' survey reveals the truth about Blackpool's biggest industry

Scottish publisher increases frequency of titles on back of successful year
Two Scottish titles to switch from monthly to weekly print runs

Weekly uses internet to keep tabs on national breaking story
Print deadlines fail to hold Margate title back from hour by hour updates

November 21, 2007

Sales boost as Scottish daily fills up newsstands in Spain
Champions League tie brings new market abroad for Evening Times

Newspaper columnist pens first crime novel
Joint project wins four-book deal under pen-name 'Grace Monroe'

Home Secretary addresses journalists at charity reception
Ambassador hosts event to rally support for Journalists' Charity

Editors from across the world to join study tour in north-west England
World Editors Forum to tour university and local newspaper during five-day event

Record profits announced by Northcliffe owners DMGT - up 11%
Results reflect strong growth in business-to-business operations, and out-performance of the market

November 20, 2007

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Why Calzaghe's bout was good news for the Argus - and more regional press news in brief

'Sub-inflation' pay rises spark Mercury vote on strike action
Vote is designed to bring company back to the bargaining table at Midlands title

Indian journalists sample life in the British media
Scholarship programme takes editorial staff to regionals to find out more

PA complaint prompts media relations reminder to courts
South coast courts act after journalists find fault with response to inquiries

November 19, 2007

Student website revamp for Evening Post initiative
Paper wants to attract the best young journalists studying in the region

Online weekend sports show launched by Midlands newspaper firm
Video bulletins run alongside a text service in popular TV format

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Oxford Mail tests trading standards, and more regional press news in brief

South coast editor becomes honorary Doctor of Letters
Neal Butterworth is honoured by Bournemouth University

Cash up for grabs in student journalism awards
Challenge is to write a feature based around one of five social goals

Investigative journalist launches book to solve spy death mystery
Latest labour of love for magazine editor Don Hale gives most up-to-date theory

November 16, 2007

Regional press revenues steady for Trinity Mirror
Figures in line with the group's interim results statement as marginal growth is recorded

Journalist's 'leak' hearing moves to crown court
Milton Keynes Citizen reporter faces three misconduct charges

Crime reporters needed for university research project - can YOU help?
Academic wants to focus on the relationship between police and the media

Johnston Press backs leaflet drop for bully charity publicity drive
Publisher donates 150,000 leaflets to sub-editor's charity

20 years of the Borehamwood & Elstree Times
Newspaper celebrates 20th year since changing from its original title, The Post

November 15, 2007

Tribute Island offers chance to pay respects in a virtual world
Website which hosts tributes to people who have died is venturing into a new arena

Advertiser's video footage brings attacker to court
Suspect sentenced to two years after admitting attacking an off-licence

Journalism student secures European conference for Lincoln
Prestigious annual conference for journalism trainees to be held in the UK for the first time

Donny Osmond vs David Cassidy debate racks up reader interest
Online debate goes global as 70s pop heroes prove that they're still in the groove

Croydon Guardian vows to investigate controversial adverts
Sex trade under investigation again as spotlight falls on small ads

'Council edict' bans reporters from interviewing residents at care homes
Expert claims local authority could face action under human rights legislation

November 14, 2007

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Archant's geo-mapping, a Forester appeal - and more regional press news in brief

Hull Daily Mail targets female audience to boost sales
Early success records a 2.2 per cent sales rise after launch

Editor's open letter aims to boost £24.5m grant bid
Powerful presentation uses press muscle to help nudge fund judges into action

November 13, 2007

Former editor's book project was 'pure journalism'
Geoff Elliott launches book at an event attended by more than 200 people

Former Burnley and Clitheroe editor dies, aged 80
Raymond Mann edited the Burnley Express and the Clitheroe Advertiser

Web takes the lead in race to cover breaking story
Night-time print deadline meant digital news reporting took over as flood crisis loomed

Donny Osmond vs David Cassidy debate racks up reader interest

Journalists encounter unexpected story en route to m-way smash
Duo encounters traffic peeling away from the M40 - in the wrong direction

Regional daily locks horns with police chief over dead biker pics
Controversial chief constable should be "disgusted with himself for sinking so low"

20 years of Borehamwood & Elstree Times

November 12, 2007

Student website revamp for Evening Post initiative

Brain tumour claims life of Derbyshire journalist
Peter Hampson wrote for the Belper News, Derby Trader and Derby Evening Telegraph

Interactive online death notices for Midlands newspaper company
Midland News Association titles join 550 already using legacy.com

Northern Echo scoops top national award
Switch to compact helps Echo to be named Regional Newspaper of the Year

Regional press news in brief
Work provided a "unique insight" - plus: journalist runs marathon on honeymoon, and more in brief

Mail campaign doubles rapist's jail term
Newspaper pressed case until Attorney General addressed the Court of Appeal

Express reporter's terrifying cliff challenge
Hannah Russell raises funds for the Anthony Nolan Trust

November 09, 2007

Come dancing with the Times reporter who's backing Alesha all the way!
Find out which Strictly contenstant the Welwyn and Hatfield Times is hoofing around for

Police act as crash reporter highlights seatbelt problem
Epping reporter Suzy Whitaker went out on the road with traffic officers

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Tindle may sell radio station, backing for Mail food campaign, and more news in brief

Newsquest titles face industrial action from journalists on pensions issue
Eighty-five per cent of survey respondents called for a formal vote on industrial action

Reporters stationed along the coast as flood waters threaten
"Operation Gold" for Star as biggest story for years breaks at just the right time

Fellowship awards for senior UK journalism figures
The Society of Editors has honoured a trio of journalists for their work

Success of youth venture leads editors to employ two people, not one
Overwhelming response to a youth editorial post at the London-based News Shopper

November 08, 2007

Tindle Newspapers breaks into UK's top ten for circulation
Directors celebrate as Tindle's latest figure of 1,400,028 boosts their position

Reporter goes under the spotlight in TV talent focus
News girl gets her big chance as part of the T4 talent weekend

Sex trafficking pledge after regional press meets ministers
Fears over small ads prompt industry-wide review of guidance for local newspapers

News in brief from the Society of Editors' conference
"Our part of the bargain is to tell the truth" - incoming president Simon Bucks

Press pays tribute to last surviving WWI soldier
Western Daily Press honours the last of a generation who made the ultimate sacrifice

November 07, 2007

Former Stockport Express editor dies, aged 86
Popular 'old school' journalist enjoyed a long career in newspapers

Press news in brief
Plus: marketing bid for Gloucester, and more regional press news in brief

November 06, 2007

Trust: The big issue for journalism
"There's more trust in the British news media than in politicians"

Trainee journalist fears talent will quit industry for a better deal
Influential media figures warned over demanding more skills for "relatively poor pay"

Protest march and rally marks day of action for NUJ
Journalists took the union's message directly to the Society of Editors' conference

Pioneering plans for Wales papers will cost 17 jobs, claims NUJ
Trinity's Media Wales titles will be integrated into one editorial operation

Former editor in 'rivers of blood' row steps down as election candidate
Backing for Enoch Powell's thoughts cost Tory his chance to fight next election

MI5 chief chooses editors' conference to deliver major news
Delegates were kept in the dark over the identity of the keynote speaker

Milton Keynes journalist charged over misconduct allegation
Four to face court after "media leak" probe

November 05, 2007

Are you Standing Up For Journalism today?
Hundreds of editorial staff plan to make their voices heard in protest at cuts to staffing and resources

Daily Post scores success for crowd-source initiative
Ground-breaking project gets readers involved with making the news

Press news in brief
Plus: Fast fire coverage for E&E - and more regional press news in brief

Fleet Street memorial service for parliamentary reporter
David Bamber was based in London and was parliamentary reporter for a variety of newspapers

Footballer prepares for switch to journalism
25-year-old defender is studying for when his playing days are over

November 02, 2007

Editors' conference to focus on trust in the media
Influential figures to stimulate debate among delegates at annual industry event

Press news in brief
Plus latest on Stand Up For Journalism, and more regional press news in brief

November 01, 2007

Misleading readership figures statement is rapped by ASA
Newspaper group to wait on independent research before giving reader numbers

Video project helps Herald focus on Respect Festival
Plymouth Herald launches a multicultural video project

Coventry strike averted as pressure wins more staff
Union chapel was due to stage industrial action tomorrow

NHS 'whistle-blower' to address journalists' protest rally
More plans are laid for Stand Up for Journalism Day on Monday

Newspapers turn to digital platform as Lasting Tribute takes off
Million page views marks milestone for national tribute website

Newsquest drops daily free Argus Lite
Free paper won over readers but failed to secure enough ads - Newsquest