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December 2005 News

December 30, 2005

Was it The Sun wot won it?
Academic probes influence of the popular press on election results

North Wales agency reporter dies after a lifetime in sport
Minute's silence at football match marks the death of news man Phil Stanley

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MA students' success: Plus Gazette readers' battle for their pool - and more regional press news in brief

December 29, 2005

Herald reporter Tristan becomes the model tourist
Dream job offer meant an all-expenses-paid holiday - and a new 'wife and three kids'

December 28, 2005

Editors vote Calvert into Scottish job
Appointment sees first ex-editor become Society chairman

District office closure proposals are met with protests
Publisher says move would help provide a better service for readers

Death of sports writer Richardson
Journalist worked for newspapers in Cumbria and Staffordshire

December 23, 2005

Guardian airs powerful TV footage of attack to warn on drink
Footage of "tame" incident that led to teenager's death shows the dangers of binge drinking

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Plus: date set for editors' conference - and more regional press news in brief

Post editor to leave
Midlands journalist to take on new communications role

Pearcy’s been pierced!
Reporter shares her body piercing experience with readers

December 22, 2005

Brain scan assignment for reporter
Journalist gets an insight into the wonders of modern medicine - and proves she

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Plus: weekly fights to save market - and more regional press news in brief

Strike vote delayed pending more talks
Bristol staff opt for negotiations with a vote now planned for next year

December 21, 2005

Kindred Spirits column hits the bookshelves
New collection of Evening Star articles is published

Johnston Press regional divisions to merge
Management reshuffle as regional press structure is reviewed

First class mail service revealed by Telegraph
Survey finds a better delivery rate than even the Royal Mail claims!

Tributes paid to journalist found dead at home
Brighton reporter Rowan Dore has died at 56

Newspaper veteran Jim Black to retire
New challenge for Herts and Essex MD as former Personality of the Year steps down

December 20, 2005

Post & Press staff vote to strike
Details of industrial action to be discussed by union

Reporter in TV interview about spoof ancient stone
Tables are turned on regional press journalist as she is questioned for Discovery Channel programme

December 19, 2005

Kent newspapers set for shake-up
Consultation is under way as editions are cut and management rationalised

Johnston agrees to buy Scotsman in £160m deal
Sale includes Scotsman newspaper, Edinburgh Evening News, Scotland on Sunday and the Edinburgh Herald & Post

Bristol newspapers' strike ballot result due
Job loss protests continue as key decision is set to be announced

December 16, 2005

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Plus: The Argus asks readers to support ballroom Zoe - and more regional press news in brief

Newspaper legend to address international conference
International Press Institute congress to attract 600 delegates

Leader deal is sealed by Johnston
Irish papers become part of fourth-biggest regional press publisher

Local papers examine oil depot fire's effects on the community
Newspapers turn to what they know best - their readership - after week of rolling news

Casino bid question prompts record phone poll result
Readers stand up and be counted after front page story sparks debate

Binge drink test as reporter buys 11 rounds
Same reporter + same pub + same barman = deadly cocktail

December 15, 2005

Big reshuffle to streamline Northcliffe's Western Newspapers
More changes in the Westcountry:

Shock death of Gazette's Keith Parker
Tributes are paid to journalist who has died after a short illness, aged 52

Star writer presented with MBE by Prince Charles
Veteran journalist enjoys "unforgettable" day at Buckingham Palace

All time high: Reporter tries a cure for her fear of flying

Good contacts the key in all fields of journalism

December 14, 2005

Big reshuffle to streamline Northcliffe's Western Newspapers

BBC local TV presents opportunities as well as challenges, says paper
Letters from readers are turned into video bulletins as Star teams up with broadcaster

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Plus: Publisher is fined after press worker is injured - and more news in brief

Double lung transplant for regional press journalist
"I feel like I have been born again", says writer who was struck down with pneumonia

Bristol Post & Press MD to retire
Tim Kitchen to step down on health grounds

Journalist to launch 'community-focused' paper
New venture from former Edinburgh Evening News and Huddersfield Examiner man

December 13, 2005

Northcliffe's Bristol MD to retire

Oil depot blast sees weeklies' staff rise to challenge
Readers turn to local papers for latest news on massive blast

December 12, 2005

Brian Whittle dies after suffering heart attack

Brian Whittle dies after suffering heart attack
Cavendish Press boss who was former regional and Fleet Street journalist has died aged 59

Weekly's 'super' bid to help raise £2m
South West title is backing major appeal to raise cash for new children's health facilities

Former editor honoured by town he served
Road is named after Wallace Hills, who spent more than 50 years as a journalist

December 09, 2005

Region-wide weekly set for spring launch
North-west title set to fill a gap in the market

Mail's local contacts pay off in race for pictures of dumped babies
Exclusive photos taken two hours before official press conference

Editorial jobs to go in Coventry and Birmingham
Journalists set for redundancy at key midlands titles

Gannett hands over biggest-ever grant
Newsquest's charitable arm hands over £28,500

December 08, 2005

Ballot on industrial action for South Wales journalists
Compulsory redundancy plan prompts move from worried news staff

Mystery shoppers snap up every edition of the Post
Court story proves a major attraction for pair of avid readers

Death of long-serving Kent Messenger Group journalist
Man who began career as an apprentice rose through the ranks

Echo's monument to spiritual leaders set to take shape
Memorial to leading clergymen a step closer thanks to fund-raising campaign

Third protest as Bristol journalists prepare for ballot
Placards, leaflets and singing protesters hit the Post & Press

December 07, 2005

80s newsroom back together for reunion
Ex-colleagues reminisce about their time at the Argus during gathering at old haunt

Investigative reporter reveals all to journalism students
Award-winning journalist shares his experiences on a return to his former university

Publisher hands over £500,000 to good causes
Local papers give a helping hand to the communities they serve

Journalist's book reveals gender problem of secret Santa
Anecdotes from a life in print are told by former Evening Post writer

December 06, 2005

Former North East journalist loses cancer battle
Peter Gillanders had worked for the Evening Chronicle and Journal

Westcountry writer's war book to be republished

Westcountry writer's war book to be republished
Journalist put area's "own version of Armageddon" into words

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Plus: Archant helps homeless people escape the poverty trap - and more news in brief

'I'm a reporter – get me outta here'
Copycat contest sees reporter Paul munch on insects and worms

December 05, 2005

Early retirement for long-serving Westcountry editor
Journalist will step down at the end of the year after 30 years with the same company

Union calls 'emergency meeting' over job cuts
Any compulsory redundancies will be met with a fight, pledge NUJ members

News in brief
Publisher urged to scrap cost-saving strategy until decision is made - plus more news in brief

Home Secretary highlights local papers' importance to democracy
Audience of political journalists is told local papers are the answer to many of the challenges faced

December 02, 2005

'Just go' Mail tells Villa boss
Scathing front page editorial is backed up by dozens of letters from readers

New boss for Evening Telegraph
Former Mercury deputy fills post left vacant by David Penman

Sudden departure for Herald's Douglas Home
Glasgow editor steps down after five years at Newsquest title

YEP editor to succeed Sutton at Cumbrian Newspapers
"New challenge was impossible to turn down"

Argus turns spotlight on Hain in police merger debate
Man who came in for stinging criticism from paper puts his case forward

December 01, 2005

Jobs set to go in Newcastle and Cardiff following cost review
Newspaper staff are told editorial posts are among the proposed cuts

Former Herald Express sub wins his Suez veteran medal
Journalist who served in Egypt during the 1950s gets recognition from the Queen

News in brief
Plus: New deputy editor for Leicester Mercury - and more regional press news in brief

"No idea" football manager refuses to speak to Post

"No idea" football manager refuses to speak to Post

"No idea" football manager refuses to speak to Post
Megson takes issue with back page headline, but paper is standing by its story

Magistrate foots bill for reporter's trip to Pakistan
Journalist flies out for week-long trip to see earthquake devastation first-hand

New journalism textbook sets out the basics
Lecturers pool their talents for new guide to the industry