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July 2008 News

July 30, 2008

The reporter who'll do anything for a story
Argus reporter puts head on the block and calls for reader suggestions to test him to limit

Future in doubt for weekly newspaper
Harlow Citizen's fate hangs in balance as Newsquest management reviews title

Press Gazette "may go monthly"
Uncertainty over future of weekly journalism magazine

New qualification board for journalism training body
NCTJ brings together chief examiners for new joint-venture to oversee development of multimedia training

New PR role for long-serving newsdesk man
Lancashire Telegraph's Turner to join Blackpool agency

July 29, 2008

EDF Energy London and South of England media awards 2008 open for entry
Dust down the cuttings and prepare your audio and video for our annual celebration of the best in local journalism

'Stark implications' of Mosley privacy judgment
Verdict is blow to press freedom says HTFP legal expert

Blog from the baths as Shuttle signs up Olympic swimmer
Weekly newspaper gets the prospects from the poolside from local boy turned Olympic swimming hopeful

Final weeks for dying leukaemia reporter
Adrian Sudbury says he may only have two weeks to live after giving up drug treatment

Lifestyle switch for experienced former editor
Ex Northern Echo boss to co-edit North East Life

July 28, 2008

Legendary sports journalist Bob Crampsey dies aged 78
Former Brain of Britain and Mastermind contestant loses battle with Parkinson's disease

Weston weeklies have busy morning of hot news
Pier blaze gives reporters a most unexpected start to the week

Bill waves bye bye to Press after 46-year career
Deputy editor calls time on career to start new PR and photography venture

Deputy editor's private audience with Prince Charles
Tamworth Herald newsman shows royal couple around important World War II exhibition

Olympic countdown coverage as Mail salutes Midlands athletes
Birmingham daily is 'full steam ahead' with profiles, features and training updates

Racial Council complaint over newspaper's gypsy story
Chronicle and Echo says it didn't mean to mislead, judge complains over Evening Standard approach – and more cases from the PCC

High-speed police footage on newspaper website
Evening Post shows dangers of fast driving after local man is banned

July 25, 2008

Trinity Mirror shares boost after buy-out speculation
Newspaper publisher's shares see spike amid Indian take-over talk

Parish meeting abandoned after Newsletter story prompts property outcry
Councillors shouted down as angry villagers wave copies of monthly newspaper detailing development plans

New competition for digital photographers
Magazine launches hunt for top digital snappers, NUJ bullying survey – and more news in brief

Trinity Mirror prepares to launch new mobile sites
Newspaper publisher plans mobile phone news sites for 12 regional titles

Journalism honour for Welsh farming reporter
Former Western Mail writer crowned agricultural journalist of the year

July 24, 2008

Vote of no confidence in regional press editor and Newsquest management
Northern Echo union members express anger over edition changes

Press campaign to fight rising tide of knife crime
Argus features affected families and highlights dramatic statistics as part of campaign

Freedom of Information pioneer wants to keep MPs' addresses private
Lord Clark backs a Government order to leave members' home addresses outside the remit of the Act

Pay deal agreed at South London Press
Salary rebanding and extra holiday part of new deal at Tindle-owned title

Thousands hit Post and Echo websites to see live Tall Ships blog
Liverpool daily titles join forces again to run live blog of Capital of Culture event

Chronicle and Echo holds pilot film competition
Northampton daily showcases next generation of Spielbergs in multimedia contest

July 23, 2008

Northcliffe Media sees drop in revenue
Advertising down year-on-year for newspaper publisher

Former chief sub-editor awarded nearly £21,000 in damages
Sub sacked for gross misconduct wins claim of unfair dismissal against Northeast Press

Newspaper's Dump It! campaign forces rethink on contaminated waste plant
Nuneaton Tribune drums up mass support among community opposed to plant near homes and schools

Awards shortlist for memorial website
Associated Northcliffe Digital's Lasting Tribute in the running for two prestigious awards

New social network for journalists
MeejaHub aims to bring together reporters and media professionals

July 22, 2008

Murray Morse named as new Sport editor-in-chief
Former Cambridge Evening News editor takes top job with national titles

PA protest sees judge reverse reporting ban
Couple accused of running a brothel lose fight to keep address and photo out of the papers

Newspaper publisher uses own TV experts to help launch online video news
Iliffe keeps things 'in-house' as websites start showcasing video journalism news

New birthday brew celebrates newspaper's special anniversary
Charities to benefit from profits of Sheerness Times Guardian 150th year ale

Reporter's reasons to love and loathe the NHS
Former Argus journalist and Parkinson's sufferer Adam Trimingham looks at the NHS as it marks 60 years

July 21, 2008

Half-century in pictures for Express photographer
Cheshire snapper stay loyal to his roots with five decades of photos at same paper

Newspapers rally to fight Post Office closures
Birmingham and Bedfordshire titles campaign to keep community facilities up and running

Police may get new guidance for handling press photographers
Government to meet police associations and NUJ to discuss media freedom

If it moves it matters for transport expert Alan
New departure for former MEN specialist

Journalism students to get B2B experience
Graduate trainee gets snapped up by The Grocer, the row over town hall freesheets rumbles on, and other news-in-brief

July 19, 2008

Culture secretary ducks local video row
Backbenchers call for help for the regional press

Newsquest man killed in M6 crash
Tragic loss hits group's North West division

July 18, 2008

Journalism News Digest: No substitute for experience
Our weekly round-up of what's been making the news on HoldtheFrontPage this week

Glasgow Herald editor Charles McGhee resigns
Former Evening Times boss leaves after ten years with group

Newsquest takes lead in banning newspaper sex ads
Decision comes despite fall in classified ad revenues

Acid assault teenager named in court
Journalists win right to name 17-year-old who threw acid in gardener's face

Journalist's bone marrow fight takes new leap forward
Adrian Sudbury's campaign for donor education sees tangible results for new school year

Reporter beats euro media pack to cycling star story
Isle of Man Tour hero takes time out for local weekly newspaper

Friday Funnies: Which politician is letting people walk all over her?
More funnies from the regional press - including a confused picture caption and a VERY CLEAR headline!!

July 17, 2008

Star-studded line-up for Society of Editors conference
Andrew Marr to present prize in memory of Tony Bevins

Web-first strategy for 'bizarre' Darwin trial
hartlepoolmail.co.uk keeps readers up-to-date as canoe mystery court case unravels

Memory lane features mark newspaper's 150th birthday
Nostalgia supplements take Dewsbury readers back in time to public hangings and eloping teenagers

Northcliffe and Trinity unveil new hyperlocal sites
New web platforms for Croydon and Uxbridge link off to community portals

Trinity shares rally after Stock Exchange statement
Publisher issues reassurances about its financial position

July 16, 2008

Victory for editors in court lists row
Justice Secretary Straw announces abolition of magistrates' court charges

Deputy editor swaps Bedfordshire for Bahrain
Liz set for "life-changing experience" - with a little help from HTFP

Book celebrates Yorkshire journalistic legend
YP deputy editor's evocative tribute to long-serving cricket writer

Newspaper fights to keep grandmother in UK
Children left motherless by accident could lose main carer after Home Office decision

Northcliffe seeks new regional editorial director
Role will complete group's senior editorial line-up

Journalism graduate hits presidential campaign trail
Student boosts her CV on prestigious broadcast programme in Washington DC

July 15, 2008

Jobs threat at Newsquest daily title
Ten editorial positions along with further cuts could go at south-coast newspaper

Midlands shake-up affecting 34 jobs to go ahead
Reorganisation by Central Counties News follows month-long consultation

Victory in newspaper's marine protection campaign
Scotsman's 'Save our Seas' fight sees new proposals for sealife safety

25-year reunion for staff of Parky's old paper
Former Doncaster Evening Post building is now a Halfords

New editor for Johnston Press weekly
Hannah Ridgeway joins the title during 150th anniversary year

Future of journalism focus at university conference
Journalism trainers and academics to discuss profession's direction in the 21st century

The Law Column: Shifting sands of press photography and privacy
Problems for picture desks with new PCC and privacy rulings over video and still footage

July 14, 2008

Campaigning reporter chalks up half-century
Loyal Margaret Watson celebrates five decades of local journalism at Dewsbury Reporter

EDF Energy to launch London and South of England press awards
Contest includes new category for Designer of the Year

Regional editors to be offered free financial advice columns
City firm offers to source and produce local case studies

New leisure website offers byline for student journalists
clocking-off.com seeks contributions from up-and-coming journalists about free time activities

Hilary Benn to address Newspaper Conference lunch
Environment Secretary to meet regional political hacks, football debate for sports journalists – and more news in brief

July 12, 2008

Police and paper join forces to host online forum
Gazette web experiment could lead to further virtual meetings

Mercury's monthly nostalgia title closes down
Leicestershire Chronicle ceases publication to free-up feature writers' time for other projects

July 11, 2008

Journalism News Digest: The things we do for stories
Our weekly round-up of what's been making the news on HoldtheFrontPage this week

Sunday newspaper goes 24/7 with new online operation
Mercury aims to offer breaking news along with army of bloggers on new-look website

Reporter's dying mission reaches House of Lords
Adrian Sudbury's fight for bone marrow education goes to Upper House

Deadline for responses to BBC local plans extended
Media watchdog probes potential impact of £68m plan

Weekly newspaper backs call to honour war heroes' ship
Memory of Enigma Code ship HMS Petard could live on with new Navy vessel

Specialist magazine launches photography competition
Digital cameras up for grabs in awards scheme for both amateurs and professionals

July 10, 2008

Meyer to stand down as PCC chairman
Sir Christopher to quit as head of press watchdog in March 2009

Keen-as-mustard reporters launch condiment campaign
Hot news as evening paper fights to preserve Colman's legacy in city

Novel venture for journalist who revealed traumatic childhood
Former Northern Echo reporter who penned "inspirational" memoir turns to fiction

News eggstra for hard-boiled hack
Loss is no yolk as Journal reporter is 'beaten' by world champ

Reporter makes a splash with sea lion caper
"It was like being kissed by a dog" says Devon weekly man

Archant magazine scoops business award
Company's in-house title crowned the best in Anglia region

July 09, 2008

Helmand hospital beckons for health reporter Liz
South Wales journalist to spend time with military medics in Afghanistan

Jokey journo dabbles in stand-up comedy
Chief reporter takes to the comedy club stage – and generates future gigs in the process

Royal Mail junks council freesheet
Readers brand £400,000-a-year paper a waste of money

Newspapers' campaign is mad about The Hatters
Luton News and Dunstable Gazette to go straight to FA over Luton Town FC punishment

Germany calls for British journalists
Bursary scheme offers European media opportunity, Johnston Press appoints new board member - and more news in brief

July 08, 2008

Associated-Northcliffe's digital chief leaves company
Andy Hart departs ahead of forthcoming organisational changes

Pay deal secured at Newsquest newspapers
Ten-month wages dispute in York comes to an end as union agrees deal with bosses

Weekly reunites bride-to-be with long-lost sister
Hannah and her sister reunited thanks to chief reporter's efforts

New-look for Newsquest websites
Publisher starts roll-out of revamped look for newspapers' digital arm

Photographer plummets to Earth in charity leap
Journal snapper lives to tell the tale of 10,000ft jump and raise over £400

Journalist's bail hearing protest after entry ban
Letter to judge successfully secures reporter court coverage

New home in the country for Archant glossies
Lifestyle titles to get new editors

July 07, 2008

Readers raise £60,000 to help save critically-ill youngster
Paper in forefront of highlighting baby Katie's plight

Paper aims to drive home Post Office closure message
Birmingham Mail plans to deliver reader petition to PM on campaign bus

Football journalist scores new role in PR
Andy Neild has netted a new job....but will still retain links with club he covered for eight years

Food for thought on journalism graduate's new website
Chris hopes plentyonyourplate.com is a recipe for success

Green accolade for Lakeland title
Westmorland Gazette hailed as environmental champion.

July 05, 2008

Society launches two new prizes in its annual awards
Newspaper bloggers and digital teams can now join in the celebration

Journalists' union picks new deputy general secretary
Michelle Stanistreet pools well over half the votes to take up senior role

July 04, 2008

Journalism News Digest: A troubled week for Trinity
All the stories that have been making the news this week on HoldtheFrontPage

Regional paper celebrates rugby appeal success
Coventry Telegraph helps kick city's rugby club into next season

'Green light' for police surveillance of journalists and photographers
Home Secretary's view raises concerns over 'unacceptable restrictions' of media covering public events

Trinity-Johnston merger is "speculative gossip" say bosses
City broker suggests troubled publishers should join forces

New photography chief for journalism training body
Steve Phillips is new chairman as NCTJ's announces four additions to its photography board

Journalists' union launches anti-bullying handbook
NUJ's book focuses on workplace intimidation, Dorset Echo begins hunt for new editor and more news in brief

July 03, 2008

Local press 'Party in the Bay' story grabs worldwide media attention
Eagle-eyed Herald Express reporter spots story on Facebook and generates headlines Down Under

Agency boss helps reporters lift the lid on council spending
Four-week council audits provide rich source of news

Newspaper's rugby club appeal raises £50k in two weeks
But 'remarkable achievement' may still not be enough to save Coventry RFC

Big Green Switch wins campaigning website award
Northcliffe sister site aims to help people live a greener lifestyle

Journalists' union in restructuring plan
NUJ looks to reorganise to itself for 21st century needs

July 02, 2008

Journalism students in McCann scoop
Family spokesman Clarence Mitchell doorstepped as he left lecture

Disappointed journalism graduates offered financial lifeline
NCTJ extends grants deadline for shortlisted candidates on Mirror's cancelled journalism training scheme

Journalism trainees invited to rate their course
Next generation of journalists given a voice on new training website run by press sub-editor

Northcliffe chief named as new Newspaper Society president
Michael Pelosi takes over NS hot seat from Russell Whitehair

New online network for journalists and the PR industry
Social networking website aims to boost communication and help hacks pinpoint relevant stories

July 01, 2008

Newspaper's drugs raid footage 'highly intrusive'
Evening News rapped by PCC over coverage of police drugs operation

Publisher pulls plug on journalism training places
Shortlisted candidate 'gutted' by decision to withdraw sponsorship

Campaign to free Bay detainee wins plaudits
Weekly helped re-unite prisoner with family

Running reporter swaps the oche for the highway
Orkney Today newsman gives up the beer to raise money in 12-mile charity run

The Law Column: Judges rebuff principled stand by terror journalist
Shiv Malik's high profile campaign found little favour with court judges

Hat trick for UCLan student at journalism celebration
Ricki Dewsbury celebrates trio of prizes as Preston institute sweeps the board

Reporters on the move at Glasgow daily
Sub-editor heading for Far East, north-east's most influential people and more news in brief