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April 2007 News

April 30, 2007

Local press role 'crucial' in today's political scene
Government minister tells journalists why their work is important

New look for the Edinburgh Herald & Post
Sister title, the West Lothian Herald & Post, will also be transformed

Leader logs on to create networking account

Lillington confirmed as editor at Daventry Express
Former deputy is looking forward to developing the product

Reporter's 'rubbish' assignment sees him out on the bins
Gazette's David gets his hands dirty as he lift the lid on being a binman

April 27, 2007

New West Yorkshire weeklies ready to launch
Rival publications to run against Johnston Press titles from May 3

New book marks union's centenary
Tim Gopsill and Greg Neale pen tale of strife and struggle

New guide to reporting HIV launched
More than 30,000 copies to be distributed following concerns of inaccurate and unfair coverage

Birmingham Post revamp makes for an easier read and 'added value'
New design, new sections and new supplements to woo readers to the Post

April 26, 2007

Sky News man to be Society of Editors' president
Television executive to be first broadcast journalist in role

Regional press news in brief
New bid by MPs to block changes; plus debate on free dailies, and more press news in brief

Double lung transplant journalist fighting back after organ rejection
Deterioration has begun to subside but news man's lungs are operating at just 27 per cent capacity

Regional press runners make the finish line in marathon effort
News staff around the UK talk of stumbles, injuries and energy sapping heat

April 25, 2007

Wiltshire steps up to deputy editor at Bath
Internal promotion as successor to John McCready is chosen

Island newspaper owners consider merger
Staff at two weekly titles are told that talks are taking place

Multi-media series tells story of city's Muslims in their own words
In-depth features are the result of dozens of interviews over many months

Newspaper helps MP's teen mag photo strip story become reality
Love dilemma story gives paper a double-page spread with a difference

Editor retires after 43 years in newspapers
Jeff Jephcott had looked after Midlands weeklies for 13 years and set many aspiring hacks on their way

Popular production journalist has died, aged 60
Well-liked and respected journalist began newspaper career as a compositor

April 24, 2007

Regional press news in brief
Plus death of editor from family firm, award for the Mercury, and more news in brief

Deputy editor to run 800 miles in multiple race bid
News man will clock up 80 races around the UK in 12-month personal challenge

Features editor poses e-fit challenge to police - see the results here
Journalist springs surprise test on top officer after face-to-face interview

April 23, 2007

Reporter spurred on to do swimathon after cancer hit family
Advertiser man swims 5km for Marie Curie Cancer Care

Regional press news in brief
Cross-party alliance "talks out" amendment bill, plus more news in brief

Death at 94 of veteran reporter who started work in 1930
Reporter covered many of the region's big stories and continued in journalism after retirement

City's contentious issue is tackled at Mail's Big Debate
Meeting chaired by editor sees movers and shakers questioned by readers

April 20, 2007

Colleagues in shock as Times man volunteers for triathlon
David "jumped at the chance" to take part in running, swimming and cycling event

Top sporting names pay tribute to journalist at retirement dinner
Stars pay tribute to veteran known for his cricket and rugby coverage

News group plans job cuts as ad fall prompts series of reviews
Staff meetings reveal 2.5 per cent pay award and redundancy plans

Mail makes its own headlines after United clinch promotion
TV crews visit newsroom. Plus: how Telegraph marks success in its own patch

Regional press news in brief
Naomi Bunting is remembered. Plus: Times man nominated at cartoon Oscars - and more news in brief

Life membership of NUJ for gold medal holder
Honour is given to former Wishaw Press chief reporter who spent 30 years in journalism and PR

April 19, 2007

Chief reporter with 'integrity beyond question' retires
"Mr Observer" says farewell after more than 40 years with weekly newspaper

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Find out which editor is planning to run a fourth London marathon - and more news in brief

Herald & Post gets new identity as Chronicle strengthens its brand
New name and new distribution area for series forms part of wider strategy

April 18, 2007

Colleagues remember Post and Echo editor who had 'essential qualities'
John Pugh has died after suffering cancer, aged 79

Digital editions of KMG titles go online
Service targets readers from outside Kent with interactive replicas

Johnston Press move to buy eight titles is cleared by OFT
£11.2m purchase will not be referred to the Competition Commission

April 17, 2007

Former Essex editor chosen for top spot at Gazette
Jo takes on new role after creative writing sabbatical

Last call for Despatch reunion!
Former colleagues plan get-together - but the bid to track down more ex-staff continues

Journalist begins epic 6,000km cycle ride across eight countries
Sports writer spent night in Dutch seaside resort at start of three-month adventure

April 16, 2007

Reporter quits Gazette to pen third children's novel
Third book is published as author fixes work-life balance

'Wrong kind of rubbish' in recycling costs reporter another £350
Journalist loses appeal on ruling over paper that was left in bag of cans and bottles

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Journalists' death toll on course for record figure, and news on major law conference

Journalists to protest in day of action in November
National Union of Journalists' move to coincide with Society of Editors' conference

April 13, 2007

Compact Courier gets a sales boost and a thumbs-up from readers
Early three per cent increase gives "encouraging" response for editor

Former regional press journalist joins fast-growing news and PR firm
South coast success story recruits third PR consultant in 19 months

Freelance journalist to stand for Scottish Parliament
Hamish Mackay to stand for election on May 3

April 12, 2007

Staff vote to strike over pensions - but say they'll wait for talks first
Pay and pensions dispute prompts journalists to stand up and fight

Herald's fee-free exclusive with freed captive reveals regret over decision
Regional press trusted with released sailors' stories

35 jobs under threat amid plans to close newspaper department
Production work on dozens of publications to be transferred to nearby plant by Johnston Press

Shock as photographer's brain op is shelved at last minute
Press man's tumour surgery cancelled when surgical tools were found to be contaminated

Editor calls for new digital hub to be based in Birmingham
City is "well placed" to host proposed public service publisher

Journalists to debate new media and fair pay at annual union meeting
NUJ meeting a sounding board for success - and a chance to plan future campaigns

April 11, 2007

Regional press news in brief
Written challenge wins the day, plus hope on papers, Advertiser man's big break and more news in brief

Staff fear more jobs could go due to ad revenue shortfall
Newsquest workers fear they could bear the brunt of cost-saving measures

April 10, 2007

Journalist pens candid blog on his fight with unique form of leukaemia
Writer awaiting bone marrow transplant was told he could have died within weeks

'Can't talk, running' – reporter Rob recalls his half-marathon
News man completes gruelling course despite the aches and pains

Death of former Kent editor
Tributes are paid to "talented all-round journalist"

Gazette claims victory on casino and wins backing of 11,500
"Fantastic result" for Blackpool keeps the supercasino dream alive

April 05, 2007

Sports editor called into play as ref is taken ill at football match
Qualified official left the press box to take a more active role in midlands club clash

Probe to put local press coverage of young people under microscope
"Perception young people have is that most coverage about them is negative"

Editor returns home to take charge at the Skegness Standard
Successor to long-serving John Cowpe is chosen

April 04, 2007

Long-serving journalist Ivor Wynne Jones has died
Tributes are paid to writer with an "uncompromising style and seemingly bottomless depth of knowledge"

Island newspaper gets a new editor
Deputy editor steps up to new role after more than 20 years at weekly

Reporters become caped crusader and sidekick for charity run
News men attract a few strange glances as Batman and Robin

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Recycled content of newsprint on the rise - and more regional press news in brief

April 03, 2007

Why we kept Iran prisoners' names secret - editor
Evening Post decided not to reveal the names of local servicemen after speaking to families and MoD

The Sun's six trainee subs all get full-time jobs at Wapping
First trainees on sub-editing diploma all secure work after intensive course

Kent media company appointed official Tour de France partner
Big race visits Kent - and KMG will be part of the action

Herald newsroom becomes focus for news on Iran crisis
Title with close naval links becomes part of the story as it continues its own coverage

April 02, 2007

Call for shareholders to question Trinity Mirror chief's pay
Pay rise and bonus account for £1.45m pay package

When telephones were a luxury and photos were dispatched by bus
Plans to install CCTV trigger thoughts of newspaper life without technology

New free weekly Life will stop readers missing the Target
Lincolnshire news centres to launch paper to look at lighter news

BBC focus on local newspapers' East End spat
East London Advertiser and East End Life bosses give their points of view

Forty years in journalism for Comet man
Cub reporter in 1967 and still getting a buzz from being at the heart of the newsroom