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March 2007 News

March 30, 2007

Rookie reporter captures stabbing incident on camera
Gazette trainee in the right place at the right time to witness incident

Regional press news in brief
Plus: News campaign from the Bolton Evening News, MEN Media's charity for the year - and more in brief

Gazette claims victory on casino and claims backing of 11,500

Sports journalism students reflect on challenges for the future
Chief sports writer tells trainees to aim for the nationals

Editor's dilemma over gambling addict footballer exclusive
Decision made to run article without getting player's side of the story

March 29, 2007

Times staff face foul-mouthed tirade as paper embarks on parking blitz
Mother did not react well to being caught out on camera

Notts paper adds Robin Hood to masthead in redesign of paper
Changes also see story count tripled and coverage given a more positive outlook

Heart bypass editor completes half marathon
Echo boss says feat is "testament to skill of surgeons, doctors and nurses"

Press cracks down on alcohol ID card loophole
Investigation shows how fake IDs can be bought legally

Sub-editor's attacker pleads guilty to GBH
Thug admits his crime - and two further attacks on women - in court

Weekly paper opens its doors as it unveils a new look
Well-wishers join Ely Standard staff to mark its relaunch

Unique reunion is the business
Complete line-up of EDP business editors dating back to 1982 meet up for event

March 28, 2007

News staff bid for more time to consider pension changes
Union members say eight-week consultation is not long enough

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Gordon Brown to speak at Journalists' Charity event in Glasgow - and more news in brief

Good half-year performance expected from DMGT
Northcliffe's parent company predicting increased profits and sharp growth

March 27, 2007

Christmas comes early for Kath

Poignant home video marks closure of Trinity Mirror operations office
Sad staff farewell is broadcast in online tribute to pre-press team

Chronicle press to close
Owners take chance to improve product as on-site press falls behind the times

Last page turns on Chronicle as former staff are reunited
Guest list spanned staff from seven decades as more than 80 gathered for trip down memory lane

Celebs unveiled for new journalism reality TV show
Find out who'll be working for editor Janet Street Porter on newsroom telly project

KMG's Boorman receives 'outstanding contribution' honour from Prince
Media mogul follows Duke of Kent to become second person to get award

March 26, 2007

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Telegraph says Don't be a Victim, reporters prepare for parachute jump - and more news in brief

March 23, 2007

Debate launched on police powers to search and seize from journalists
Examples of current police practice sought by Newspaper Society for consultation on review

Regional daily newspaper editor to retire after 28 years at the top
Long-serving boss plans to travel as he enjoys a change of pace

Bolton News ball raises thousands for hospice appeal
Cash boost leaves paper £10,000 away from £100,000 hospice target

Pension changes spark union vote as news staff call for compensation
Journalists to ballot on industrial action in hope of new offer

March 22, 2007

York Vision 'first' in student journalism
Interactive digital edition sees student publication "embrace future of converging media"

Targeted cross-platform opinion poll results a first for media group
MEN Media opinion poll was handled in an innovative way to correlate with all readers and viewers

Compact Keighley News adding new readers
Three per cent increase in wake of weekly's big changes

Policy document hoping to make Impact on reporting of HIV/AIDS
Pressure group wants to address poor reporting and tackle inaccuracy

March 21, 2007

Death of former Evening Telegraph and Post & Echo journalist
Tributes are paid to "brilliant character" who entertained with tales of his newspaper days

Royal visit gives Argus a sales boost
Ten-strong reporting team followed Queen and Duke's every move for video, online and in-paper coverage

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Archant newspapers reach web record - and more regional press news in brief

Journalist plans 10,000-mile motor race to Mongolia
Intrepid writer will have his dad, an old Fiesta and the open road for company on international adventure

Britain's first halfpenny daily marks its 150th anniversary
Flurry of activity as celebrations involve the community

March 20, 2007

Express swaps broadsheet look for tabloid shape
Weekly relaunches after in-paper vote showed demand for change

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Travel writing contest is launched, and more news in brief

Reporter's undercover work leads to court action on death trap sofas
Shop told to pay £10,000 after Echo probe on safety

Britain's last evening broadsheet to turn tabloid
Big changes as the Courier falls into line with its counterparts nationwide

March 19, 2007

Good first week for Northern Echo's new compact
Week-on-week sales up after conversion from broadsheet

Newsdesk embarks on running story - literally
Journalism trio are in training for long-distance races

Kent Messenger Group chief executive to leave the company
News boss steps down after 13 years with group

Enquirer reporter shows local knowledge in TV interview
Journalist appears on BBC news to warn of possible link between stabbings

March 16, 2007

Above-inflation pay deal for Yorkshire news staff
Two-year deal on the back of agreement over new media

Journalist quits subs desk for a new life in Japan
Telegraph man to set up English language school with his Japanese wife

Probe finds two phones polled half the votes in newspaper's opinion poll
The two phones were owned by the Conservative deputy leader of the council

When telephones were a luxury and photos were despatched by bus

News in brief
Plus: New property website for south coast, squirrel conservation - and more news in brief

Kent Messenger chief executive departs

March 15, 2007

600 newspaper staff affected by final salary pension scheme plan
'Increased costs and unlimited risks' behind news group's plans

More than 30 staff to go at Express & Star - all volunteers
Cost-saving job cuts are made without need for compulsory redundancies

Tindle plans Trinity Mirror bid - but may also sell some of its own assets
News boss, (80), eyes up new acquisition but says he hopes to "ease off a little during 2007"

Online support helps convicted police officer to keep his job
File of cuttings from Daily Echo pages were used to support tribunal case

Writing contest seeks true-life stories for £1,000 prize
Winner of online competition will need to impress judges - and other website users

Newspaper's deputy editor dies, aged 44
Colleagues pay tribute to journalist with "charm, imagination and flair"

Animated talking head delivers latest news via Daily Press and PA feeds
Joint project sees news brought to your desktop by computer-generated presenter

March 14, 2007

Journalist in training for world emergency response role
Community editor undergoes field tests to see if she's the right calibre to volunteer

Report claims Trinity Mirror is putting its Welsh titles in danger
Focus on the web is leading to underinvestment in print titles, claims academic study

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March 13, 2007

Journalist 'glad he stood up to be counted' despite election defeat
Political writer polled 3.9 per cent of first preference votes in his home constituency

Free weekly with '60 second news' to be launched by Mercury
County's rural areas are targeted with new tabloid title

March 12, 2007

New deputy ed at Grimsby Telegraph
Successor to PR man Nigel Lowther is appointed

Editor and news editor get ready for marathon race
Journalists will be hoping to beat the clock rather than a looming deadline

Press club plans party in aid of city charity
Chance for media glitterati to enjoy a 'Night of Decadence'

Fresh call for fairness and accuracy in reporting asylum
Claims some coverage is unbalanced and breaches PCC guidelines

Book review: News Writing by Anna McKane
Down-to-earth textbook has a host of handy pointers for would-be journalists

March 09, 2007

Off-duty editor secures exclusive video for Journal website
News man spotted blaze while out walking neighbour's dog

Two newspapers close branch offices and move out of town
Rival newspapers transfer staff from Newtown to Welshpool

News in brief
Move follows PA purchase. Plus: Sky News man Boulton heads for Sheffield - and more news in brief

Journalists transferred as weekly free cuts distribution by 220,000
Overlap between sister papers prompts move

KMG wins BBC apology over way complaint was handled
Appeal findings show investigation into broadcaster's magazine did not follow procedure

Chronicle website shows it's a big noise in the city
Print/audio link-up gives an extra dimension to story

March 08, 2007

Play penned by Echo sub is broadcast on Radio 4
BBC performance was the culmination of a three-year project

News in brief
MEN push gets backing - plus: Sentinel man launches comedy nights, and more news in brief

Johnston Press: The future is digital
Focus on regional media firm's moves to embrace the world wide web

Sports writer quits job for book deal and international charity trek
Double family tragedy sparks journalist into action as he realises it's now or never

March 07, 2007

News in brief
Journalist has worked under seven editors. Plus: Telegraph fights for jobs - and more news in brief

Extra investment to boost Johnston's online media presence
Profit before tax down six per cent as Johnston Press reveals plans for future

Death of former editor and journalist Geof
Ex-news man worked for Birmingham Post, Western Mail and Mid Somerset Newspapers

Veteran comedian Ken Dodd to host Merseyside media awards
Funnyman will be guest star at glittering event to honour region's best journalists

Media figures speak out on privacy and regulation of the press
PCC and NUJ among those to give evidence to Select Committee on Culture, Media and Sport

March 06, 2007

Reunion set for former Lincolnshire Chronicle staffers
More than 50 ex-workers from across the years will gather to mark closure of 170-year-old title

News man tells of bid to save couple swept to their deaths
Former EDP man tried in vain to pull victim from the sea

Journalist wins book deal after chance meeting with psychic medium
Biography by Post writer will tell story of a life hit by a series of tragic events

March 05, 2007

Book review: Good Writing for Journalists
Book includes a series of "how to" lectures and a "best of" compilation of great writing

News in brief
Plus: Use it or Lose it says Gazette - and more regional press news in brief

Eight per cent rise in display ad revenue follows MEN give-away
Editor says ABC figures alone give a false picture

Hunt for man who admitted using violence against reporter
Warrant is issued for the arrest of man due in court for sentencing

Profits slip at Archant
Company claims "robust performance in challenging conditions"

March 02, 2007

Decent Exposure marks lucky break for journalist-turned-author
Former features editor and sub secures book deal after sending novel to just one agent

'Conscience clause for journalists' call as union prepares to give evidence
Government select committee to hear why journalists should have a choice about the stories they follow

Chancellor speaks out on press freedom
Government needs scrutiny "however hard for politicians"

March 01, 2007

Worldwide initiative launched to aggregate media's 'reach'
UK experts join global task force to find best way forward on digital media stats

'Strong interest' in Trinity Mirror's asset sell-off
Regional titles up for sale could change hands by the end of the year. Plus - profits down year-on-year

Circulation figures 'only part of the story', says weeklies boss
Editor of big-selling weekly keen for a new matrix to link different products

ABCs remain 'vitally important' in judging effectiveness - editor
Audit is best measure for performace in print - but not an indicator of a title's success

Police investigate after bogus reporter tries to dupe pensioner
Assistant editor explains that staff from The News always carry ID

Multimedia audience measure looks to future for regional press
Industry wants to capitalise on the growing investment in new media platforms

New ABC tool will let publishers show their cross-media reach
Publishers will be able to opt for a new measure alongside ABC certificate to reflect "true" reach

Echo marks compact conversion with souvenir edition
Famous front pages recreated in 32-page supplement as 137 years of broadsheet come to an end

Advert for Eastern Daily Press jobs website 'could mislead', says ASA
Complaint over advert partially upheld as adjudicator finds claims were unfounded

Headline figures for the regional press ABC results
Snapshot of daily and weekly regional newspapers across the UK