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January 2006 News

January 31, 2006

Speedy Chronicle hack Ruth Kelly avoids three points on her licence
Three points or a workshop for speed trap drivers...? Reporter Ruth chose the classroom option

Flamboyant journalist Reynolds has died at 71... 'pix to follow'
Former Mirror man who set up his own agency - and worked for regionals and PR - penned his own obit

McGhee takes over at The Herald
Move to sister paper for Evening Times editor Charles

January 30, 2006

Journalists protest over pay day change
Union members say they should have been consulted

Editorial staff to learn how many jobs face axe
Merging of subbing, production and sports desks will affect 16 local newspapers

News in brief
Plus: The Herald generates £780,000 for local economy - and more regional press news in brief

'Mental health reporting can further stigmatise sufferers' - report
Media "makes progress" but stigma still blights the lives of people with mental illness

January 27, 2006

Death of former Lincolnshire editor
Ken Ewen cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats to celebrate his 70th birthday

Neil Fowler returns to UK journalism
Former regional press editor will edit campaigning magazine

Code of practice launched on 'citizen journalism'
Guidelines are issued on accuracy, copyright and payments to contributors

January 26, 2006

Paper's coverage shames water company
Apology and frank admission follows weekly's investigation

News in brief
Brisk trade for newsagent - plus 'mock funeral' held to mark job cuts and more news in brief

Death of former Thomson chairman
Angus Burnett-Stuart has died aged 92

January 25, 2006

Compact Echo gets the thumbs up from readers
Sales of first new-look issue up five per cent as readers rush to give their comments

News in brief
Plus: Former editor Pollard to speak at PR conference - and more news in brief

Metro teams up with Trinity Mirror to target new cities
Free paper is due to hit streets of Liverpool and Cardiff in March

Former Press and Journal journalist dies aged 72
Jonas Smith was a sub-editor and deputy features editor at Aberdeen title for more than 20 years

Gazette claims press freedom victory as whistle-blower is cleared over leak
"Delight" for paper as tribunal agrees sacked warden was justified in handing over report

January 24, 2006

Hospital-fear journalist braves laser eye surgery
Writer says being able to see properly without glasses feels like a miracle

Hidden diaries reveal life of a sports editor serving in the war
Memoirs are discovered by journalist's son 50 years on

Newspapers invited to join war reporting pool
New membership rules mean editors can decide if they want to get involved on a case-by-case basis

Sir Victor Blank retires as chairman of Trinity Mirror
Man who oversaw the creation of the UK's largest newspaper group will step down from its board in May

January 23, 2006

No strike action at Cardiff papers, despite vote in favour
Enough volunteers come forward to avoid compulsory redundancies - but union says it still has concerns

Foundation stone is laid for new journalists' care home
"Momentous day" for charity, says chairman

News in brief
Week-long series followed planning through to press day - plus more regional press news in brief

Evening Chronicle reporter Craig is 'proud to preen'
Writer says 'metrosexuality' is nothing to be scared of - and men should take pride in their appearance

Evening paper cleared of wrongdoing over 'free hair cut' promotion
Reader complained to the Advertising Standards Authority after failing to get an appointment

Sales success after News staff put together new glossy magazines
Editor praises "first class job" done by his team

January 20, 2006

Police praise paper's role in bringing sex attacker to justice
Chronicle's coverage prompted victim to come forward - and may have stopped further incidents

News in brief
Plus: Claims kidnap images increase support for negotiations with terrorists - and more news in brief

Compulsory redundancies for Bristol newspapers

January 19, 2006

Echo wins first interview with school sex row teacher
Local press scooped the nationals as man broke his silence with a newspaper he trusted

News in brief
Plus: Greenslade to be keynote speaker at Society conference - and more news in brief

Northcliffe considers closing Lincoln press
Consultation period is underway with affected staff

January 18, 2006

Retirement for Daily Post veteran
Reporter was on call 24/7 to keep up with the goings-on on his patch

Bromley Times makes jump to become a free
Paid-for is relaunched and will be delivered to more than 80,000 homes

January 17, 2006

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Former regional press reporter tells of terror of being held hostage in Iraq
Gunmen threatened to behead journalist during week-long ordeal

New editorship for Mike Lowe
Ex-Bristol Evening Post editor to take on new role in the South West

Former editor Page moves to Archant
New chapter for Liz as she steps down from role as managing director of York & County Press

Political party voices fears over possible Northcliffe sale
Members say they are concerned that the integrity and local content of papers be retained

January 16, 2006

New editors for Gloucestershire papers
Skip Walker and Catherine Turnbull appointed at Newquest weeklies

Evening News claims Kelly 'I will not quit' exclusive
Persistence paid off as late duty reporter grabbed a phone call with MP

Reporter celebrates publication of his 1,000th front page lead
Long-serving journalist still gets an "incredible buzz" when he makes the front page

Guardian Media Group chief set to retire
Sir Robert Phills will step down in July on health grounds

Journalists catch banned driver at the wheel minutes after he left court
Prison sentence for man snapped by Express & Star staff

January 13, 2006

Newspaper gives inspiration for National Gallery exhibition
Stories and headlines are brought to life as they are re-enacted in photo assignment

Archant launches new London weekly
35,000 copies will be delivered to homes and businesses in "unique area"

Press Club honours Post veteran Bert
Newspaper man is presented with a specially commissioned cartoon at lunch held in his honour

January 12, 2006

Paper falls foul of league's football ban
"Children are the losers" as weekly stops carrying junior teams' results

Citizen HQ to close in 'streamlining' of sister papers
Jobs at risk as departments prepare to merge at Northcliffe papers

Orphans and the homeless get a better Christmas thanks to the Gazette
Readers donate hundreds of bags of food and clothing after paper urged them to show they care

Changes at the top for Westcountry weeklies
New roles and responsibilities for three editors

Tributes paid to reporter who died in hospice he helped set up
"Father of the office" Colin Birch had fought a long battle against cancer

January 11, 2006

New editor to oversee weekly's compact plans

Former P&J features editor dies at 73
Local news journalist's career spanned six decades

Mail staff work until 2.30am to bring sought-after FA Cup reports
News, pictures, a 24-page pull-out - and a replay at Old Trafford to look forward to!

Bristol strike vote delayed to make way for more talks
Union expects exact number of redundancies to be revealed shortly

January 10, 2006

Steacy named MD for Wales and Gloucestershire
Ex-Trinity Mirror man joins Newsquest's regionals division

Support floods in for pool appeal as readers raise £127,000 in nine months

Death of former Scotsman journalist John Hepburn
Man who rose from reporter to managing editor served under 11 editors at daily paper

Former Citizen man in driving seat for African adventure
Three-week trip will see writer race from Plymouth to Banjul

January 09, 2006

Former regional editors named among most influential
Keith Whetstone and Arnold Kemp are added to dictionary of people who have shaped British history

New editor to build on weeklies' 'campaigning ethos'
Elaine Cole takes the reins at Hampshire newspapers series

Figuring out a new skill
Reporter takes centre stage as she swaps the newsroom for the bingo hall

Bronze casting marks long career in journalism
Journalist's contribution to community is recognised by the Scottish Borders Council

January 06, 2006

Boorman makes way for daughter as he steps down from role as chairman
Media stalwart retires after 40 years in charge at independent family-owned firm

Echo probe finds cocaine in every venue tested
Investigation found positive drug test results around Sunderland - including the magistrates' court toilets

Compact edition for the Northern Echo
Historic change after 102 years for respected north-east broadsheet

January 05, 2006

Bronze casting marks long career in journalism

Tsunami special put together by survivor
Edition to mark one year since disaster is written by features editor who witnessed terror

Johnston completes Scotsman deal
Media group's growing portfolio is boosted as £160m deal is finalised

Project launched to create digital 'newsroom of the future'
Paper will revolutionise the way its newsroom works as it aims to extend its reach into the community

Former butcher becomes an editor
Journalist had also worked as a teacher and baker before moving into newspapers

News in brief
Update on Trinity Mirror centre;

Mind over matter for fire-walking daredevil hack
Fundraising stunt saw reporter walk over burning embers

Paper hands cash over to special needs school
Editor hands over £3,500 cheque thanks to grant from parent company

January 04, 2006

Former Mercury editor dies at 65
Tributes are paid to "an inspiration and great character" who has lost cancer battle

Telegraph beats Bank Holiday deadline with special one-page edition
Evening paper makes sure it delivers news of a major blaze even though it had already gone to press

Andrew Marr to deliver Cudlipp lecture
Political commentator set to be quizzed at annual memorial event

Lapdance virgin tests new hot spot
It was a tough job, but somebody had to do it...

January 03, 2006

All time high: Reporter tests a cure for her fear of flying
High-flying Nicola Barry discusses her fear of crashing (sorry - flying)

Former editor escapes house blaze
Journalist was treated in hospital after fire broke out at New Year party

Media intervention helps keep killer driver behind bars
Pressure from the press supports bereaved mum as convict prepares to exit jail

Good contacts the key in all fields of journalism
Freddie Flintoff's ghost writer explains the importance of ready access to people