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July 2005 News

July 29, 2005

Schoolchildren make their own news with help from the Evening Leader
Young newshounds see 1,000 copies of their own newspaper printed after scooping top contest prize

Irvine to take on Welsh editorship
Acting Liverpool Daily Post editor to move to sister paper

Parents targeted in new magazine launch
New Archant title will be sold at schools and nurseries as well as newsagents

West Midlands editor looks forward to new role in Bath
Sam Holliday tells of his "delight" at appointment and answers rumours over newspaper's future

July 28, 2005

Deputy news editor in 'secret wedding' shocker
Mail journalist ties the knot in Victorian ceremony - but not all is as it seems

New Bath Chronicle editor is named
Sam Holliday will join South West title in September

London strikers return to work - but no deal is reached
NUJ says more than 40 staff took part in protest over pay - plus news from Sheffield and Coventry

Birthday celebrations at the Free Press

July 27, 2005

Birthday celebrations at the Free Press
Anniversary dinner, supplement and an ambitious appeal mark special milestone

Sports editor Clare's Canada Cup conquest

Sports editor takes charge at international rugby tournament
Journalist travelled to Canada after being chosen as a referee

Bare your sole to get in touch with nature
Sentinel writer tries out an unusual - and messy - way to improve your health

Death of long-serving editor
Journalist followed his father into newspapers and worked his way up from reporter to chairman

July 26, 2005

Echo 'legend' retires after 30 years
South coast staff say farewell to executive editor Peter

News in brief
Plus: press freedom in the spotlight at industry meeting - and more news in brief

PA role for Trinity's Tony Johnston
Training boss appointed to newly-created post at news agency

New editor chosen for Derby Evening Telegraph
Successor to Mike Norton is named - plus more senior appointments at Northcliffe

Journalist 'died after mountain fall'
Inquest finds sub-editor's death was the result of an accident

July 25, 2005

Northcliffe given go ahead for new £50m press
Planning application for Lincolnshire development is given the thumbs up

It's a boy!
HoldtheFrontPage publisher Patrick Astill and wife Sharon celebrate the birth of their second child

'Content key to the future for local newspapers'
New NS president says the industry needs to pursue well thought out localness at all costs

Death of former editor known for his campaigning
Peter Harland worked for the York Evening Press and the Telegraph & Argus

More strike action to hit Coventry titles
NUJ members walk out over pay in Coventry and London, plus update on Sheffield dispute

July 22, 2005

Weekly prints every day to cover major games
"Huge effort" by staff at family-run newspaper as international event takes place on its doorstep

Editor Horrocks 'one of the most powerful people in the North West'
Power 100 list deems regional press man more powerful than the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson

Retirements prompt group to merge newspaper divisions
"Reorganisation will provide chance for greater efficiencies"

Echo gives safety partnership a cash boost
Editor hands over £2,000 to group dedicated to making town a safer place

Former Post chief reporter has died, aged 69
Tributes are paid to journalist and broadcaster who has lost battle with cancer

July 21, 2005

Northcliffe press closure sees loss of 60 jobs
Printing of Express and Echo and North Devon Journal is moved from Exeter to Plymouth

Head teacher slams "inaccurate and unhelpful" assault coverage
Editor hits back after paper is accused of sensationalising its report with "lurid" language

Reporter used as bait in bid to end armed siege
Journalist took part in police operation after man refused to come out until he had spoken to the press

July 20, 2005

South east editor to take up newly-created role
Roger Watkins assumes responsibility for all editorial activities at Courier Newspapers

Here’s the latest moos...
Journalist leaves the newsroom to try an 'udder' career as a milkmaid

Reporters get naked in the name of art - part two
Gazette crime reporter reveals all after revealing all

Evening Post wins Blair picture scoop
Reporter's persistence pays off as paper wins official graduation photo

July 19, 2005

Heart attack claims life of former weekly newspaper editor
Roy Maddison was "a news hound to his fingertips and thrived on controversy"

Reporters get naked in the name of art
North East journalists shed their clothes to bring readers the 'nudes'

New editor hopes to boost circulation at Newmarket
Suffolk Free Press man Philip Minett set to move to pastures new

Mercury leads the way as city unites for peace
Paper is praised for its work to promote good inter-faith and inter-cultural relations

Weekly's special edition brings readers news of local bombing suspect
Special 12-page A3 supplement is wrapped around main paper after raid takes place on publication day

July 18, 2005

'Disappointment' over action after seven months of talks
Management remains willing to continue talks in search of settlement

Record numbers take part in Local Newspaper Week
New figures show more than 600 titles joined in

Bigger print run as MEN Lite strategy pays off
Free paper "reaches new readers without hitting sale of paid-for"

Mercury MD to retire after 40 years in newspapers
Man behind relaunch and £12m refurbishment will step down later this month

Papers reap rewards from a good news day
'Why It's Great Up North' vies with 'Why It's Great To Live In The Tees Valley'

'I interviewed suicide bomber'- reporter

'I interviewed suicide bomber'- reporter
Journalist recalls meeting man who's been named as suspect for Edgware Road blast

July 15, 2005

Strike dates set for London weekly newspaper
Industrial action follows "nought per cent pay offer"

News in brief
Amsterdam venue for journalism event: Plus former KM man dies - and more news in brief

Cub reporter dies at 23
Tributes from a news team stunned at talented trainee's death

Local paper wins apology after tackling DJ over town insults
Radio man eats his words after labelling town "a dump" live on air

Citizen brings edition times forward in bid to up sales
New deadlines introduced in response to readers' buying habits

July 14, 2005

News in brief

Boothroyd praises 'campaigning zeal' of Evening Press
Personal message of thanks sent to editor after seven-year fight ends in success

Mercury editor in demand as 'alert edition' boosts sales by eight per cent
Team worked through bomb scare to produce special edition on the drama

New MD chosen for Gloucestershire papers
Andrew Blair steps up to succeed Colin Davison

Disbelief and newsroom 'buzz' as hunt for bombers moves to Leeds
Evening Post first with the news thanks to tip-off shortly before first edition deadline

July 13, 2005

Editor remembers local charities in his will
Money is donated to good causes in memory of Times & Star man Stan Hornsby

News in brief
Warning over Human Rights judgment - plus more regional press news in brief

Party time as the Advertiser hits 150
More than 200 staff and guests enjoy lunch and afternoon tea as part of anniversary celebrations

Health reporter to face her fear in 10,000ft skydive
Journalist is petrified of heights - but says she would rather jump out of a plane than shave her head

Talks held in bid to end pay dispute
NUJ members hoping that agreement could be reached today

July 12, 2005

Name change for the Evening Advertiser
Campaign push and edition changes prompt new identity for Wiltshire title

'Mask woman' rescuer speaks to Post
Tip-off provides local angle to iconic blast picture

Former editor gains Master of Arts degree aged 82
New academic honour for journalist after battle with cancer

July 11, 2005

London weeklies report Olympic triumph then transport tragedy
Quick turnaround for Waltham Forest and Stratford Guardians as editorial staff change 14 pages

News in brief

Echo reporter caught up in blast panic

Echo reporter caught up in blast panic
First-hand account of Russell Square mayhem

Telegraph's name adorns news stadium
Corporate sponsorship deal sees evening paper as a leading supporter

Regionals rush to cover London blasts
Breaking news gave local newspapers a chance to shine: See the front pages here

July 08, 2005

News in brief
Charity event cancelled: Plus more news in brief

News staff in £900,000 share windfall
Employees benefit from company's success through share incentive scheme

Rail tragedy cuts short life of former editor
Tributes paid to busy journalist who was "always on the go"

Fake speed cam probe fails to locate dummies
FoI powers not enough to tell drivers where empty cameras are

July 07, 2005

Newspaper offices officially opened by Lord Rothermere
"Proud moment" as weekly moves into new offices and a new era

Gold medal for T&A in race to meet its deadlines
Both 'London wins' and 'Paris wins' front pages were prepared in bid to hit the streets first

More strike action hits Coventry
Protest over pay continues - but company says it has gone as far as it can go

Response from ex-journalism students prompts book of college memoirs
Spin-off from Gerry Kreibich will chronicle memories of Richmond trainees - find out how to get your copy

July 06, 2005

Retiring reporter says farewell after 28 years at the Post
Editor pays tribute to the "hard work, dedication and professionalism" of Ackrill veteran

Somerset titles notch up record sales after shooting coverage
Series sells more copies in a week than at any other time in its 154-year history

Death of long-serving EDP journalist
Former assistant editor had worked for the same newspaper for 49 years

July 05, 2005

Deputy editor Szecowka leaves the Bristol Evening Post
Stan follows Mike Lowe out of the door at South West title

Ban 'will not stop journalist from doing his job'
Talks continue between Echo and football club in bid to resolve dispute over news coverage

Successful black men to share tricks of the media trade
Ethnic minority journalists invited to join debate on how to thrive in their careers

July 04, 2005

Record profits for Tindle newspapers
Pre-tax profits up 25 per cent to £8m as group's titles rise to more than 200

North West networking event planned
Media event will give journalists a chance to meet colleagues, have a gossip and make contacts

Star press ball is a magical success
More than 300 guests are entertained by Paul Daniels during an evening of fundraising

Football club's 'media policy' sparks row over news coverage
Three-month ban for football writer after club attacks "loose cannon" reporter

July 01, 2005

Pay dispute journalists challenge Trinity's Sly Bailey to Q&A
NUJ members hope to quiz chief executive during newspaper visit as they plan further strike action

'Mega-rich Rod still owes me a pint'
Burton Mail man recalls his encounter with Rod 'the Mod' Stewart

Survival trip gives reporter a 'taste' for adventure
Journalist had to build his own shelter, dig his own toilet and eat bugs, pigeons and rabbits

Editor's agony is prolonged as abseil is postponed
Bulidng work scuppers journalist's eight-storey abseil - for now