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June 2005 News

June 30, 2005

News & Star editor to retire
Keith Sutton to step down in December after more than 40 years in newspapers

Sales boost for Portsmouth team in Trafalgar battle coverage
Print run increased for historic event as glossy mag sells out

News & Star editor to retire

Executive move for Northcliffe's Davison
Gloucestershire MD set to take on a newly-created role

Change of edition structure at The Argus
New geographic editions will include more specific in-depth news in a bid to attract more readers

June 29, 2005

Death of former journalist whose bravery saved the Palace
Flags flown at half-mast in memory of Ray Holmes, who began his career on the Birkenhead Advertiser

News in brief
Conference will examine successful strategies for attracting young readers - plus more news in brief

Mercury staff muck in to help the homeless
Editorial team swap notebooks and pens for a garden spade as they create an allotment for local hostel

The Journalist's Handbook: An insider's guide to being a great journalist
Book gives tips on getting a job and getting a scoop - and also includes a mini-encyclopaedia of contacts

Dream wedding for Gloucestershire journalists
Newsroom colleagues see couple tie the knot three years after meeting at Highbury College

Cost reduction programme launched at Northcliffe
£20m savings a year sought in two-year project to focus on policies and processes

June 28, 2005

Home-town newspaper leads tributes to Whiteley
Bradford-born game show host was a former T&A columnist

Gazette land sale marks start of multi-media partnership
Former press site will be home to Institute of Digital Innovation

News in brief
Plus: MBE is dedicated to former reporter - and more news in brief

Cancer claims life of respected Midlands journalist
Harry Tromans "lived and breathed newspapers"

Barrie Williams to take early retirement
Alan Qualtrough will take on new editor-in-chief role following the departure of WMN editor

Readers trust local newspaper ad features - survey
More than 70 per cent reacted positively in COI test

June 27, 2005

Regional editors among speakers at annual society conference
Ways to shore up readership and make best use of the Internet will be among the topics up for debate

Post journalist rewarded for exposing rogues and conmen
Consumer affairs correspondent wins Trading Standards Institute prize

Tributes paid to former chief sub
David Williams was a respected journalist and NUJ activist

Photo team nurse aching limbs after conquering Three Peaks
Mecury staff tackle Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon to raise cash for a cause close to their hearts

June 24, 2005

Jobs under threat as Northcliffe considers press closure
Consultation period with staff underway as company considers moving printing of Exeter titles to Plymouth

Sub-editor Abby is catapulted to stardom as she becomes a circus star
Journalist was attached to a bungee band and ricocheted all over the ring

A very fit state to be in

June 23, 2005

Sales success follows new approach from Express & Star
Substantial six-figure investment sees a new look and more resources give Stafford edition a boost

Threat of more industrial action at Coventry
NUJ members due to meet management on Friday - but also give notice of further action

Paisley Daily Express editor takes voluntary redundancy
Jonathan Russell moves on as Scottish & Universal undergoes an editorial restructure

New editor named at the Evening Gazette
Trinity Mirror appoints from within as successor for Steve Dyson is chosen

June 22, 2005

Reporter in tune with Wimbledon
New song parody from journalist-turned-comedian pokes fun at Tim Henman

Bristol editor talks of his departure
Mike Lowe tells of his sadness at leaving Northcliffe Newspapers

June 21, 2005

Evening Press gets the royal seal of approval
Paper praised by Duke of York during his visit to Ascot. Plus how it covered the big event

Guardian wins right to attend transport meetings after 18-month fight
Reporter files 15 stories after Press are allowed into first meeting in more than a year

Shetland Weekly ceases trading
Staff face an uncertain future as paper goes into receivership

NUJ hails strike a success - but no deal is reached
More action could follow in protest over pay

New multimedia role for Echo's Brown
"Future for successful newspaper publishers will involve mix of print, online and mobile"

Mail investigation results in 'shocking' exposé
Chief reporter's stun gun discovery prompts police raid

Mike Lowe resigns from the Evening Post
Move sees Mike Norton appointed editor-in-chief of the Bristol Evening Post and the Western Daily Press

June 20, 2005

New assistant editor at the Echo
Journalist has worked at newspapers in the UK and abroad and will now help strengthen North East title

June 17, 2005

News in brief
Plus: Horse race to be held in memory of editor - and more news in brief

Gledhill leaves the Bath Chronicle
A successor is sought as editor steps down after 11 years

Strike due to hit newspaper offices today
NUJ members stage 24-hour walkout in protest over pay

June 16, 2005

Editors urged to speak out over OFT proposals
Changes to magazine distribution will hit local newspapers too say Society of Editors

New editor and deputy for Evening Leader
North Wales Newspapers chooses new top team to help build on paper's "already solid readership"

Mail reporter Katy prepares for China trek
Adventurous journalist will tackle mountain ranges and towering staircases in bid to raise charity cash

June 15, 2005

Weekly newspaper hits the airwaves
Packet series teams up with local broadcasting students to set up new radio station

News in brief
Plus: Times reporter gets on her bike for charity - and more news in brief

Hertfordshire news staff move on
New home for The Comet and Stevenage Herald

Scottish weekly to launch commuter edition
New edition "will significantly widen paper's appeal and coverage to both readers and advertisers"

Tributes paid to former chief sub
Friends and colleagues remember John Beacock who has died aged 69

Reporters dare to bare in pursuit of a scoop
Daring Argus journalists bring readers the 'nudes'

June 14, 2005

Newsquest launches new weekly
West End Mail will be a "genuinely local, quality paper" and distributed to 30,000 homes

Daily Post editors gather for paper's 'birthday party'
Past and present staff enjoy a nostalgic dinner and share their memories of 150-year-old title

New editors for Sussex titles
Reshuffle sees new appointments made at several Johnston weeklies

Band plays in tribute to journalist Bill
Former Western Mail and Abergavenny Chronicle journalist has died aged 68

Sub-editor pounds the streets to raise pounds for charity
Becky left the newsroom behind in aid of the Talking Newspaper for the Blind

June 13, 2005

News in brief
News staff's fundraising antics create a stir - plus more news in brief

'Eligible' reporter beats top 50 bachelor in 'hot or not' contest
Readers rate reporter - and are now given chance to date him

June 10, 2005

Former newspaper editor dies aged 79
Dennis Mason enjoyed a journalism career spanning 44 years

Call for re-think on redundancy threat
Workers speak out over "cost-cutting exercise" and ask group to suspend decision to make way for talks

Former Observer staff sought to share anniversary celebrations
Did you used to work for the 20-year-old paper? Current staff are appealing for your memories

June 09, 2005

Journalists tie the knot after true office romance
Feature writer weds news editor - but it wasn't love at first sight!

Editor's outrage after woman is arrested for talking to a journalist
Police charge was harassment by "instructing a newspaper to print an article"

News in brief
Plus why you should be checking the small ads...

June 08, 2005

New editors for Sussex titles

Coventry journalists vote to strike in protest over pay
National Union of Journalists members plan a 24-hour walkout

Wages fear at jobs cut newspapers
Sub-editors worry that revamp of editorial department could result in pay cuts for remaining staff

News in brief
Edmund Trimmer was attacked last August - plus more regional press news in brief

Newspaper criticised for naming and shaming ASBO youths
Green Party is "deeply concerned" over front page coverage and says publicity is not the answer

June 07, 2005

Football club honour for sports writer
Wheelchair area at sports ground is named in memory of Tony Moore, who died last year

Parliamentary praise for Guardian
MPs congratulate 25-year-old title on its "high standard of local reporting" and campaigning work

Reporter is cast adrift at sea to promote new safety campaign
Journalist let lifeboat crews put him out to sea with just a rubber ring and lifejacket for company

News in brief
Bride said goodbye to Hello! - plus more news in brief

June 06, 2005

Adventurous Herald staff complete 180-mile trek - and a half marathon
Editorial staff get their walking - and running - shoes on to raise more than £25,000 for charity

Post & Echo score sales success after Champions League win
Early editions and special supplements help sister papers scoop record sales increases

Bucks Free Press moves to pastures new
"Boost for morale" as more than 100 staff move to modern purpose-built offices

Death of veteran Evening Telegraph journalist
Geoff Hammerton was famed for his theatre reviews and had an impish sense of humour

June 03, 2005

News in brief
Plus: One World nomination for The Journal - and more regional press news in brief

Birthday celebrations begin at Daily Post
Former editors will share their memories - and readers are treated to special events and publications

'Trusted' Evening News wins exclusive interview with shamed chief constable
Former police chief said he would only talk to news editor John Deex

June 02, 2005

Newspaper owner jailed for collection of 70,000 child porn pics
Three-and-a-half year sentence for "pervert" who downloaded indecent images from the Internet

Robertson says farewell to Newbury Weekly News
Regional press top brass give retiring deputy chairman a good send off

Former Northern Times editor dies aged 73
"Superb newspaperman" began his career on the John O'Groat Journal

Final whistle for sports stalwart Ian
Journalist receives a signed shirt and commemorative statue as he puts down his notebook

News editor's book tells story of a 21st century good Samaritan
Newspaper article led journalist to write autobiography of humanitarian Heather Reynolds

Form Bolton to Bury for new editor Ian
Evening News deputy takes charge at weekly newspaper group

June 01, 2005

Wing and a Mayor for high-flying journalist Gina
Chief reporter finds a unique way of working with politicians - 500ft up

New editor for Yorkshire titles
Former Edinburgh Evening News man turns his attentions to 14 papers