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April 2006 News

April 28, 2006

Paper's new youth columnist scores victory in first week
Article written by 14-year-old new recruit prompts a

'Never again' say regional press marathon runners

News in brief
Plus: New chief executive for Irish weekly - and more news in brief

April 27, 2006

Multiple voting forces suspension of newspaper web poll
Vote-rigging is discovered after readers were asked if councillors should resign

Weekly prints four-page special as big news breaks hours after deadline
Fast turnaround ensures readers got the news first on what was "the Gazette's story"

Former editor dies suddenly at 45
Tributes are paid to journalist found dead at home

Weekly's launch gives Cornish town a new Voice
Success of sister title prompts new competitor for Northcliffe weeklies

April 26, 2006

Former regionals man sees trade unionists at work in Iraq
Tim Lezard visits war-torn country to set seeds for new political newspaper

Not so Grim as paper's Town push reaps dividends
Innovative front page tracks down team of '98 for big match rallying call

New-look Echo packs in twice the content
Exeter paper unveils new design, new content and revamped sections

Presses roll on paper's 40,000th issue
Evening Telegraph celebrates with readers as Lord Provost sets presses rolling

Editorial staff to ballot on industrial action over late shifts
Staff working "intolerable" new arrangements as goodwill measure

April 25, 2006

New weekly ready to hit the North West
More than 100,000 copies of first issue will be printed as region's AB readership is targeted

News in brief
Plus: Union members to be asked to vote in general secretary election - and more news in brief

New communications role for Evening News' Lisa
Move means journalist also has more time to dedicate to her music

Newspaper takes action amid claims political party tried to trick voters
Weekly says leaflets appeared to show that paper supported by-election candidate

April 24, 2006

Manchester Evening News to be given away free of charge
50,000 copies to be handed out each day in city centre to protect advertising and boost circulation

Retirement for news boss after 36 years
London executive steps down after long career with Reed and Newsquest

Reporter finds the stomach for 'bellyvision'
New body art promotional technique tried and tested by News & Star reporter

April 21, 2006

Deputy Martin steps up to fill editor's role at the Advertiser
New boss reveals his plans for the paper he helped relaunch

April 20, 2006

Crawley News team '10th best in the world' after Bank Holiday sports effort
Click on the link to find out which pastime the newspaper's editorial team excels at

Call for Parliamentary probe into industry job cuts
Journalists' union delegation meets employment minister over future of regional press

Evening Telegraph press halted to bring jobs blow news as it happened
Late-breaking motor industry story hits last 5,000 issues - followed by eight-page in-depth analysis

News man's spoof paper boosts charity coffers
One-off "weekly" packed with April 1 mirth as readers lap up silly seaside stories

April 19, 2006

Dependence on over-the-counter drugs led to journalist's death
Inquest told how assistant editor took up to 72 tablets a day

Naming honour for editor as flats are built on former news office site
Former editor is remembered as new development is christened Sillence Court

Mail's Sports Argus is sent off
Falling sales prompt closure of standalone Saturday sports edition after more than 100 years

April 18, 2006

News in brief
Plus: Literary editor wins award for his own fiction writing - and more news in brief

Petrol thief unmasked by Evening News
Driver was caught out after being pictured in local paper

April 13, 2006

Industrial action ballot at Yorks papers after 'no deal' on pay and hours
Negotiations began in September but no agreement has been made despite ACAS intervention

Testing time for reporter Pam
Could you pass your driving test 13 years on? News & Star hack Pam had a go - find out how she did

Easter comes early at the Gazette as paper declares 'It's all fudge!'
Readers lap up eye-catching splash after local politicians "fudged" making key decisions

April 12, 2006

Jobs threat at Express & Star group - up to 70 may go
Voluntary redundancy scheme launched as company bids to cut overheads

City vendor gives up smoking as new laws kick in
News man shows readers how it is done in Evening Times campaign

New-look Times and RT2 section brings new flexibility
Broadsheet news section is joined by newly-compact colour arts and lifestyle supplement

Andrew Gilligan speaks out in interview with journalism lecturer
"Journalism needs to be readier to defend itself"

Former newspaper men link up to boost PR firm
New non-executive chairman for expanded North East business

April 11, 2006

Journalists’ union stands up for members – and stands by them
NUJ president Chris Morley writes for HTFP on how the union can make a difference

News in brief
Plus: Cameron to speak out for Local Newspaper Week, and more regional press news in brief

Belfast News Letter editor leaves
Derry Journal boss also quits as changes are made at NI publications

'Campaign King' meets 'Queen of the Jungle'
Journalist Don Hale co-hosts awards event with reality TV winner

Evening Express editor appointed
New editor "delighted and thrilled" at the prospect of taking the helm

Dating contest brings national audience to Somerset weekly
Local winner in Radio 1 contest reaps dividends for local newspaper

April 10, 2006

Reporter puts Sussex streets to the test to highlight plight of disabled
Argus man acts after Audit Commission figures show poor access in town

New editorship for ex-Trinity Mirror man Roger Borrell
Former Birmingham Mail man returns to the north west in a new role

Union president to champion quality journalism
Birmingham Mail journalist Chris Morley is the NUJ's new president

News in brief
Plus: Share offer deal for Archant staff, and more regional press news in brief

Local papers 'way ahead' of nationals for writing about learning disabilities
Survey says story count is high and patronising language rare

April 07, 2006

New regional editors for Northcliffe
Editorial directors add extra management layer as restructured company takes shape

Death of former national and regional news man
George McMillan worked at series of London papers before retiring to Essex

April 06, 2006

North west papers gain exclusive access to Condi Rice on UK visit
Unique angles sought as local news reporters quiz US politician

David returns to home town to edit 'papers with proud tradition'
Editor's aim is to strengthen links with the community as he takes Express and Times forward

MEN in colourful design overhaul for summer relaunch
New presses bring new possibilities as design team gets to work

Chronicle redesign sees paper remain a broadsheet
Big changes for historic weekly - but decision is made to reject compact format

April 05, 2006

New in brief
Union backing for defendant - Plus: Telegraph staff accept pay deal, and more news in brief

New-look Leader designed to create an impact
Extensive research programme of loyal readership paved way for eye-catching new format

Strike ballot due if journalists' ACAS bid fails
Shift change plan still rankles with Evening News editorial staff

April 04, 2006

Retirement tributes to 'Mr Yarmouth'
Forty-three years in local newspapers for EDP's David Wakefield

Advertiser and Examiner gets a new editor
"The news that affects readers affects me too", says new face at Bucks weekly

Readers bid to make grumpy Echo man laugh
"Grumpiest man in the office" cracks a smile thanks to new feature

New motors man behind the wheel at Trinity Mirror
Regional motoring content Driving Force will be Post's man Chris

ASBO man banned from contacting newspaper until 2010
Leaflets and posters contained untrue allegations about editorial staff

April 03, 2006

New in brief
Driver was knocked to ground and van stolen:

Five-hour marathon run for Herald Express's Jeff
Seventy-degree heat fails to beat charity runner

More magazine launches to follow Evening News success
Best Mag prize paves way for further re-vamped glossy reads

Weight loss health kick to culminate in sports editor's 1,000-mile bike ride
From walking stick to wheels as gastric band and exercise help to kick start fitness drive