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December 2006 News

December 29, 2006

News in brief
Find out who they lost to - plus: pressure on council after FOI revelations, and more press news in brief

Press Gulf team given 'unprecedented access' for vivid multimedia reports
Three-strong editorial team flies out to follow air and ground crew at al Udeid

December 28, 2006

Journalists' union wins recognition at two newspaper publishing centres
Newsquest and Northcliffe journalists covered by new agreements

News in brief
Plus: photography student lifts national award, and more news in brief

High-IQ reporter can't fathom whether or not he's a genius
It should have been a routine feature article, but now Rob's in a real dilemma...

December 27, 2006

Evening Mail hack's 'shithole' scoop leaves nationals scrambling for story
Radio interview for reporter after story leads to shop manager being "driven out of town"

December 22, 2006

Echo's intervention could double size of sports facility
Local paper succeeds where the local authority fails

Johnston Press completes sale of farming title
Move follows report from Office of Fair Trading to offset new acquisitions

Cambridge Newspapers invests £9m in new presses
Investment follows clamour for full colour and opens up opportunities for the future

December 21, 2006

News in brief
Plus: editor role for former regionals man, boost for The Journalists' Charity - and more news in brief

Retirement marks end of sub-editor's 46-year association with paper
From paperboy to compositor to journalist - newspaperman works on his final edition

December 20, 2006

Post celebrates sales success with cryptic marketing campaign
Mystery figures appeared around the city before all was revealed in-paper

North Wales Newspapers invests £15.4m in new production facility
Move will result in increased colour and quality for group's titles

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Plus: GMG buys Saga Radio; Gazette is inundated with treats for troops - and more news in brief

Police chief warns editors on potential murder trial prejudice
Editors' body calls for review of contempt laws as global media runs with suspects' details

December 19, 2006

News in brief
New column for Swindon title, plus: Culshaw hosts Archant event, and more regional press news in brief

Evening News reporter comes under fire from DJ Chris Moyles
Radio host reads article out live on air for copy clinic into story's thrust

Daventry Express man to take on Banbury editorship
New man in post is ready to develop title in print and online

December 18, 2006

Mark Lingard goes west to become deputy editor
Wakefield Express man heads for Wales

Newsquest to close West End Mail
Paper folds after 18 months: last edition this week

Voices of the regional and national press to work closer together
Newspaper Society and the Newspaper Publishers Association to co-locate under joint director

News in brief
Plus: People on the move, award winners - and more regional press news in brief

Another purchase for Iliffe News and Media

December 15, 2006

Editor celebrates 40 years at the Gazette
England held the World Cup when Tony Allcock started out in Islington

NUJ 'condemns' Trinity Mirror after regional titles are put up for sale
Claims news group has decided to "cut and run", creating uncertainty amongst staff

Budding journalists travel to Brussels to give EU leaders a grilling
Competition winners will report directly from European Summit during three-day trip

Argus reporter set for African assignment after bursary win
Trainee scoops award handed out in memory of journalist who died of cancer

December 14, 2006

Ex-Yorkshire Post editor appointed editor-in-chief of Press Association
Tony Watson will succeed Paul Potts in January

Trinity Mirror puts regional newspapers up for sale
Group says it plans to sell titles in the Midlands, London and the South East

Echo man Mike picks up his MBE from the Queen
Long-serving journalist enjoys "great" royal occasion

Reporter lifts lid on gang culture after 'nightmare' journey
Journalist says she was "shocked" by the results of her investigation

Buncefield oil explosion 'continues to dominate headlines' for local paper
Gazette marks first anniversary of blast with 48-page pull-out

December 13, 2006

Arrests made after Press puts up reward to catch violent robbers
Five are bailed after paper's £1,000 offer for information swelled to £7,500 thanks to readers

Echo trainee's video report makes Newsnight top 13
Reporter could see her work broadcast on national TV after putting new skills to good use

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Paper urges people to save energy. Plus: Editors' Code to be reviewed - and more news in brief

Closure threat for Lincoln Chronicle
Proposal follows "detailed review of the company". 90-day staff consultation is now underway

December 12, 2006

News in brief
Trainee hacks tackle football boss, plus undercover job for ex-WDP man, and more press news in brief

Online and print boom as Star updates prostitute murder saga
Sought-after late editions and in-depth coverage see sales lift in Suffolk

'No truth' in reports that Newsquest may be sold, says Gannett
American owners say regional newspaper company is a "valuable part" of the business

Tales from the journalists fill PR team's book of anecdotes
Regional press contributions boost charity story collection

December 11, 2006

Whirlwind of news activity as tornado hit capital
Readers follow events online as disaster strikes long after weeklies' deadline

News in brief
Industry figures to give their views; plus St Brides Church 50th anniversary - and more briefs

Future of regional news firms under discussion
Newsquest could be put up for sale; plus decision day for Trinity Mirror

Last issue published for Hertfordshire on Sunday
Paper's closure prompted by other Iliffe acquisitions

December 08, 2006

Journalist launches bid for Christmas chart stardom
Jersey news man is hoping to keep X Factor winner off the No.1 spot with self-penned song

News in brief
Celebrity pens special blog. Plus: News's ale auction boosts charity funds - and more news in brief

Reporter tells how she learned to walk again after rare illness
Sarah had to battle back after being hit by Guillain Barre Syndrome

Long-serving editor marks 30 years in the hotseat
Past and present staff attend surprise party for Advertiser stalwart

December 07, 2006

Herald reporting team fly out to Afghanistan
News duo will get an insight into life for troops in war zone

News staff praise for setting up town awards scheme
Event recognised unsung heroes at glitzy ceremony

Reshuffle at Midlands weeklies sees new editors take charge
New roles for Charlotte Hart, Natalie Missenden and Mark Eustace

December 06, 2006

South Devon daily targets Polish readers with new column
Polish journalist is signed up to help cater for 5,000+ Poles living in paper's circulation area

Respected motoring journalist Malcolm Baylis dies
Tributes are paid to much-loved writer who was a "perfect gentleman of the old school"

Argus claims 'firsts' in its coverage of explosion at fireworks factory
Coastal title beats national rivals with web, video and in-paper coverage

December 05, 2006

Journalists' union condemns police phone records probe
Latest news on the "underhand" investigation by Suffolk police

News in brief
Plus: Press backing for Devonport Naval Base, and more regional press news in brief

Sales boost follows combined print and online fire death coverage
In-depth news and timely follow-ups ensure Telegraph's success over news of tragedy

December 04, 2006

Have a conscience or have a job? New book on dilemma for journalists
"Ethical journalism doesn't mean being dull" - duty is to question and inform, says author

Reporter put on spot as radio crosses 'live' to newspaper office
Phone call from LBC puts Rachel on the air

Editor demands inquiry into phone records police probe
Ten point demand for police after editors back investigative reporter

Weekly's front page mock-up used in popular TV show
Coast makes good use of inventive slant on seafaring history

December 01, 2006

Police seize regional press man's phone records

Police seize regional press man's phone records
Outrage as cops act to discover reporter's sources

MBE for former regional press executive
News boss turned lecturer gets gong from Prince Charles