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June 2006 News

June 30, 2006

Local press should be 'encouraged' by moves into its territory
Regional media should take heart from national interest in local news and content

New business venture for former Post men
Bristol journalists sink redundancy pay-offs into magazine project

Journalist clocks up the miles and the cash in epic bike ride
Evening News writer Nik rode through three countries during "amazing" fundraising journey

Closer relationship between editorial and advertising 'will retain quality'
Traditional rivalries being put aside as publishing moves into new era

June 29, 2006

High-flying reporter takes to the sky for wingwalk

Six editorial posts go at Evening News group
Redundancies follow review of business due to "downturn in revenues"

News in brief
Online publishers call on Government. Plus: MBE for Scots editor Donald Fullarton, and other news in brief

Hartlepool Mail gets a new editor
Deputy editor moves to sister paper as she wins her first editorship

'Trusted' Telegraph beats nationals to tell story of council tax protest prisoner
Pensioner turned down £20,000 exclusive deal from national Sunday paper

High-flying reporter takes to the sky for wingwalk

June 28, 2006

Journalist Joanne enjoys an American adventure
Reporter joined breaking news team for a week at the San Diego Union-Tribune

News in brief
Plus: Former newspaper owner admits theft charges - and more regional press news in brief

HTFP man to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats
Fundraising foursome hopes to complete 960-mile trip in just 12 days

Threat to jobs as Northcliffe considers press closure
Consultation begins with 47 production staff as company considers future of 18-year-old press

Journalists' union begins Code review
Changes to the media lead to first revision of guidelines in 30 years

June 27, 2006

Death of dedicated former editor Bernard Edwards
Journalist had worked at the Bath Chronicle, Bucks Free Press and Midweek

Press ball smashes £250,000 fundraising target
More than 300 guests enjoyed Masquerade-themed evening organised by Ipswich Star

June 26, 2006

Advertiser produces special edition wrap after double drowning tragedy
Staff at weekly produced four-page special as tragedy struck soon after paper went to press

Newspaper recalled after murder victim pic mistake
Echo apologises after picture of wrong boy is used on its front page

Alert assistant editor helps put escaped prisoner back behind bars
Use of archived photo led reader to recognise escapee - after police refused to release mugshot

Heartland Evening News bought by Iliffe News and Media
Independent paper joins Burton Mail group

Jobs to go at Chronicle as subbing and sport is moved
Voluntary redundancies are sought as merger plans are revealed

June 23, 2006

Bridge bungee jump first for Gazette reporter
Journalist dived head-first off Middlesbrough's famous Transporter Bridge

Former sports editor Eddy dies at 61
Tributes are paid to popular journalist who first joined weekly newspaper as a teaboy

June 22, 2006

Argus calls for public inquiry into child sex snatch case
Paper questions the level of monitoring of known paedophile and asks how he was able to strike again

News in brief
Plus: Courier faces wait in naming bid - and more regional press news in brief

Broadcaster Vine to return to Midlands roots for press club event
Former Coventry Evening Telegraph trainee will be guest of honour at celebrity dinner

June 21, 2006

Freelance left red-faced after news wire error
Regional press lift included newspaper reporter's byline and publisher's copyright note

Mail helps readers show their support with 'U' bands
Paper and football club team up for charity wristband initiative as club prepares for promotion fight

June 20, 2006

Weekly opts for compact format after 105 years as a broadsheet
Move follows research which showed "overwhelming majority" of readers favoured smaller size

Sports sub-editor loses battle with brain tumour
Tributes are paid to Evening Post journalist who has died aged 50

Former Oxford Mail editor Jim McClure dies
Newsman had continued to suffer health problems after taking early retirement

Sub's anti-bullying charity receives £50,000 donation
Money will be used to give continued support to parents and children

June 19, 2006

News in brief
Plus: Archant staff receive £750k of shares - and more regional press news in brief

Northern Ireland's Impartial Reporter is sold
Family-run title joins Dunfermline Press Group

CBE for Bowdler in Queen's Birthday Honours
Ed Curran, former Newspaper Society president and Echo veteran are also among those to receive awards

News staff evacuated as flash floods hit office
Newsroom was swamped with rain 24 hours before deadline - but papers still went to press on time

June 16, 2006

Johnston considers closure of free weekly
Two journalists face redundancy threat as consultations begin at company

Reporter to represent Great Britain in Triathlon World Championships
Journalist wins place in squad only 12 months after competing in her first race

Wee County News gets new sister paper
Launch of Allanwater News brings group's tally of titles to three

Free weekly found guilty of breaching advertising guidelines
Competitor complained that circulation and distribution comparisons were unfair

June 15, 2006

Argus veteran made redundant
Crime reporter who was put on 'gardening leave' says farewell to home city paper after 26 years

Weekly targets commuters with new 'taster' title
Free paper aims to introduce more readers to Bucks Herald brand

June 14, 2006

Reporter goes undercover to give insight into Scientology
Journalist was told he was depressed, anxious and irresponsible

Paper hopes to score sales boost with special 'England Star'
3,000 extra copies were published as news team took advantage of early kick-off for on-day coverage

Deputy editor banned from police station over trial follow-up
Paper told it must send another reporter to press calls after "bizarre" police ruling

June 13, 2006

Give residents free entry to the spa they paid for, says paper
Editor's letter called for a free visit for taxpayers

Union members to ballot for industrial action at Herts and Essex Newspapers
Move is prompted by company's reorganisation plans

Echo catches the early bird bug in bid to boost sales
Essex title will now be printed overnight to meet demand

Editor returns to newspapers to take helm at Derry Journal
"One of the best jobs in regional journalism in Ireland" lures PR man back to the press

Former business editor remembered with award for promising trainee
Trophy is presented in the name of journalist who died in a road accident

June 12, 2006

Regional press news in brief
Worldwide study reveals the state of the media; plus more regional press news in brief

'Trading of information' examined in new book
Leaks, whistle-blowing and spin all come under the spotlight in journalist's study

June 09, 2006

Sandhurst success for Army officer sub
Journalist who juggles day job with TA role will command a platoon of 24 riflemen

Regional press news in brief
Plus: News staff discuss digital future at PA workshops - and more news in brief

Fifty MPs sign up to back Echo's Olympic initiative
Legal dispute reaches the House of Commons after campaign plan is blocked

Big Ears role for Times news ed
Councillors and news staff get their own back with dressing up task for John

Environmental writer to launch his own 'green' business
Award-winning reporter leaves Evening News to start new online venture

Bexley Times goes free
Paid-for paper will now be distributed to 70,000 homes after sister titles merge

June 08, 2006

Herald man pens second book to focus on TV sports mogul
A movie could also be on the cards for veteran journalist and author Dale

Compulsory redundancies avoided at Midland News Association
Volunteers step forward as staff cuts take shape

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Derbyshire journalists prepare to ballot over pay - and more news in brief

Double lung transplant journalist misses out on 'Big Brother' crown
Reporter who underwent life-saving op lived in a glass house during reality contest

June 07, 2006

A touch of glass
Reporter psyches himself up for walk over broken glass - read how he fared

June 06, 2006

When I'm sixty-four...
Long-serving journalist calls time on career that spanned almost 49 years

June 05, 2006

Media union meeting to be sponsored by Welsh culture minister
Fears over changing media spark calls to protect local jobs and skills

New sister paper for 152-year-old weekly
Wear Valley Mercury will hit newsstands later this year as publisher unveils expansion plans

Free Press owners donate to community project
Cash boost will help get teenagers off the streets

June 02, 2006

Record results for PA Group

Whitby Gazette's on top of the world
Newspaper reaches new heights as it is read at the summit of Mount Everest

Sentinel writer makes 'em laugh as he stands up to be counted
Journalist John braves the crowds to take the mic at comedy night

New novel for former Mail journalist who never gave up
Writer who faced 11-years of rejection prepares to see her second novel hit the book shelves

Independent runners beat rivals in media challenge
Weekly staff were quick off the mark in 10k race

June 01, 2006

Front page fame for Herald's model reporter
Tristan becomes the First Choice as his face is plastered across holiday brochures

News agency 'considers South West move'
Options remain open as company looks to consolidate operation

'Soap opera in print' tribute to 150-year-old weekly
Gala lunch celebration to mark major anniversary for East Yorkshire paper

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Village correspondent steps down after more than 50 years - and more regional press news in brief

Readers rival subs to create their own headlines
Editor invites readers to get involved - by submitting headlines for Free Press pages

Scotsman sale not expected to lessen competition, says OFT
Acquisition by Johnston Press will not be referred to the Competition Commission