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October 2007 News

October 31, 2007

Standard man's book opens up resort's history
East coast floods and royal visits among the images set to inspire residents

Evening paper puts news directly onto facebook
Editorial team makes the most of popular public group on networking site

October 30, 2007

Rise of regional press online explored in new radio series
Radio 4 show to examine business of journalism websites

Journalists' Charity fundraiser to be hosted by Irish Ambassador
Reception next month hoping for wide support at Embassy of Ireland

Ten splashes in a row for London crime reporter
Five murders in grim front page toll for journalist working a busy patch

'My life as a journalist and clown', by former Echo writer
Roll up, roll up - former features man takes time to look back on an unusual career

October 29, 2007

News in brief
Veteran in career switch; plus press campaigns and more news in brief

Editor named for Northampton Chronicle & Echo's vacant seat
Weeklies' group editor appointed to Johnston Press title

Mail editor in face-to-face TV debate on city's hottest political issue
Politics Show slot as Steve Dyson and MP John Hemming lock horns

October 26, 2007

Echo accused of hypocrisy over 'sex trade' ads
Politician's "double standards" speech calls for press advertising boycott as industry talks are planned

Family notice initiative to go live across 281 Johnston Press titles
Social networking elements added to BMD listings online as readers interact

Lords told of cost-cutting and change across journalism industry
Plea for quality and investment goes to parliament's upper chamber

Double exclusive for Cambridge News in Gianna Cooper story
Local paper sources only pic of fall girl, and claims 'first' on breaking news of body find

October 25, 2007

Police in communication ban with local newspaper
Editor and inspector resolve dispute over council meeting report

Town's business journal chalks up 25 years
Layout, price and frequency have changed - but business community still values Wilts title

Former journalist who 'did a bad thing' sees work out in paperback
Nine years of hard work to get first novel off the ground

October 24, 2007

News in brief
Katie Hopkins gets the push - plus new VP for Midlands NS, and more press news in brief

Bizarre birthday gift leaves reporter in the lion's den
"Never did I think, one day, I would be literally thrown in to the lions" - reporter

Media firm Archant's £600,000 charity boost
Community publishing firm raises cash and acts as a mouthpiece for local causes

October 23, 2007

24-page dummy issue for Manchester business paper
Title is modelled on the business weeklies which have been successful in major US cities

Europe-wide protests set for journalists' day of action
NUJ fears journalists are reduced to a cross between call-centre workers and data processors

Journalists relive their trip with a killer as they face French court
Duo were taken to the scene of a wife-killer's crime

My part in the trial: Neil Johnson

Editor's eight-mile trek adds to Alzheimer's appeal tally

October 22, 2007

Journalists vote in favour of a strike at Midlands titles
"The most graphic example yet of NUJ members being willing to stand up for their profession" - NUJ

Journalism news in brief
Plus: Newspaper conference looks to the future, and more press news in brief

October 19, 2007

Journalist with fear of heights plans 95ft high zipwire challenge
Salford Advertiser reporter set to ride 300ft wire

Unveiling of new Chronicle masthead marks end of evolutionary redesign
Paper with proud history and strong tradition gets a new look

Talented reporter loses eight-year battle with cancer, aged 34
Dedicated Essex journalist decided to chronicle his journey in weekly column

News in brief

Evening News launches dedicated grassroots sport coverage
Business sponsorship paves way for weekly pull-out

October 18, 2007

Nikki Sargeson says farewell
HTFP journalist prepares for a move into marketing and communications

News in brief
Plus: changes to ABC, £2m refurbishment for Archant HQ is topped off and more news in brief

Echo editor quits post
Richard Williams to leave Cardiff job after almost three years

October 17, 2007

Post claiming a first as it broadcasts council meetings 'live' on the web
"Democracy" move for city paper as it opens up local authority business to readers

Shake-up sees Trinity Mirror Midlands trio leave the company
Executives were behind failed management buy-out of Post & Mail

News & Star publisher joins forces with online family notice experts
Interactive service launched by group that publishes 14,000 death-related notices a year

Bonus for weekly as World Cup star columnist goes all the way
Paper's faith in local boy made good pays off with exclusive insight into road to cup final

News in brief
Plus: Re-structure for training group - and more regional press news in brief

October 16, 2007

Last call for Express & Star reunion
Good turnout expected as former reporting team track down old colleagues

Local newspapers face extinction: Ex-editor speaks out on the way forward
A break up of ownership and a move back to local ownership could extend life expectancy - claim

October 15, 2007

Journalists sought for project to bring old and new media together
Five-day think tank will see participants working on real briefs for industry partners

T&A man takes to stage to become TV legend Basil Fawlty
Deputy sports editor's first lead role sees him transformed into hot-tempered Torquay hotelier

Legal advice sought after front page mock-up is posted around city
Attack on new shopping complex used newspaper's masthead and design

Former Northcliffe editor lifts the lid on controversial departure
New book reveals behind-the-scenes story of ups and downs in regional press journalism

Editor still ap-peeling in a banana race for 80-run challenge
No slip-ups in Bananaman Chase as keen runner nears finish line of year-long fundraiser

October 12, 2007

Echo arts editor back at work after probe
Issue resolved as all parties agree to "draw a line under it"

News in brief
Plus survey on car insurance rates, and more news in brief

Journalism training consultant dropped as child porn conviction is uncovered
Training organisation was unaware of his three-month jail term in 2004

Telegraph milestone marked with VIP reception
Editor is joined by staff and guests to mark 70th anniversary

October 11, 2007

Sheep-throwing scoop down to Mercury reporter's good contacts
Vicky gets to the bottom of ugly row for front page tale

Upbeat vibes from Northcliffe at City investor seminar
Media group bosses reveal progress made since sell-offs and acquisitions

Popular diary to continue despite journalist's retirement
Press and Journal man begins new chapter in his career after 35 years at Scottish title

Snapper's day-in-the-life video report gives insight into work of 999 crews
Lensman experiments with new medium in series lifting lid on emergency services

October 10, 2007

£1m print investment for island media group
Move will allow remaining titles to be brought in-house following company merger

News in brief
Plus: New jobs service from MEN - and more regional press news in brief

Editor speaks out over Bronson interview
Readers split over article - but Mail says it did not glorify notorious prisoner

Reporter caught up in terrifying hurricane drama
Journalist was forced to take cover in airport as 180kph winds struck and rain lashed down

New weekly newspaper hits the streets
Venture creates 15 jobs and aims to fill gap in the market

Paper delivers full dramatic story of home birth in print/online partnership
Audio clip of five-minute emergency call adds value to front-page story

October 09, 2007

Evening News gets football fans talking with major survey
300 fans respond to seven point survey to give their verdict on bottom three club

Leading broadcaster to give NUJ Black Members Council lecture
BBC/Channel Four man to deliver 7th annual Claudia Jones talk

News & Star deputy to take charge at group's magazines unit
New challenge as journalist takes on three lifestyle mags

Notorious lifer Bronson gives exclusive interview to Hull paper
Top-security prisoner says "sorry" as Mail calls him in advance of parole chance

October 08, 2007

Freelance's book shares top tips for journalists thinking of going it alone
Former Express & Star journalist who set up her own business draws on her own experiences

October 05, 2007

McCanns give exclusive interview to Leicester Mercury
Couple chose to speak to regional paper for first in-depth interview since being made official suspects

Freelance's book shares top tips for journalists thinking of going it alone

No charges expected against dead baby journalist
Police and CPS say there is "insufficient evidence" to proceed with case

Mail's video journalist joins clipper crew for round the world race
Sailing novice files from the Atlantic as a fully-fledged crew member

Cambodia trip the 'ultimate' work experience for journalism student
Kirstie sees her work published in a national magazine after winning World Vision contest

October 04, 2007

New metrics will reveal the worth of websites
Time spent on a website – and the amount and type of reader interaction will be the stats that count

Post & Mail to relocate to Fort Dunlop factory
Out of town move will open door for "new ways of working demanded by digital revolution"

Acquisition and new launch is key as Trinity Mirror creates new exec role
Max Alexander is appointed managing director of new ventures and strategy

CN Group executive to join Kent Messenger Group as MD
Interim role will help drive KM business forward

MSN warns on Google, so why should online publishers like aggregators?
Online gatekeepers are viewed with suspicion by many media groups - but talk a good fight

October 03, 2007

'You've got it all to do Dave', Gazette tells Cameron in exclusive poll
Survey to gauge political climate of conference resort finds Gordon Brown the most trusted leader

Journalist who denied pregnancy 'must tell the authorities' if it happens again
Inquest into baby's death records a narrative verdict as post mortem could not determine cause

Ex-Evening News journalists team up for new PR and training venture
Duo plan to draw on their years of journalism experience and industry contacts

October 02, 2007

Local weekly scoops big interview with jailed Langham's wife
KM editor unhappy at "virtual repeats" of its story in the nationals

CPS to decide if there is a case to answer over journalist's dead baby
Inquest hears diary extracts written by reporter who took dead child to hospital in a carrier bag

Echo's longest-serving journalist off work after McGovern comments
News publisher considers playwright's remarks made after theatre press preview

Call for investment in Trinity Mirror regionals after sell-off falls through
Union calls on group to "stop asset-stripping" and build on strong brand names in Midlands and South

October 01, 2007

Sentinel group launches monthly magazine
Lifestyle magazine with 10,000-distribution launches as Sentinel Sunday publishes last issue

Trinity Mirror to retain Midlands and remaining South East titles
Sale called off after failing to attract high enough bids

From regionals to the 'big smoke' and still loving every second
A former Evening Express journo tells how she is now rubbing shoulders with the stars

Sports editor blows final whistle on a 40-year career
Journalist reported on six promotions and six relegations for Grimsby Town FC

Survey shows readers' trust in local newspapers applies to online too
NS says cross-platform investment is working as websites draw on inherent qualities of print titles