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June 27, 2008

Journalism news digest: A week to remember for Worksop
The stories that have been making the news on HoldtheFrontPage this week

Paper ponders legal bid to block hazardous waste plant
Hundreds of readers back Nuneaton weekly's campaign against council planning move

Journalist Gordon Brown dies aged 71
Sports-mad reporter and 'quirky character' cycled his way through career

Lords call for tighter controls on press takeovers
Committee voices concern at "consolidation" of newspaper ownership

Fresh concerns over BBC's new local video plans
Trinity Mirror is latest company to voice worries over £68m website project

Huge cash prize on offer to budding motoring journalists
Sir William Lyons Award gears up for next generation of Hammonds, Mays and Clarksons

June 26, 2008

World exclusive for Worksop weekly after Entwistle murder verdict
Chief reporter gets final thoughts of family as they depart America for Nottinghamshire

Morning newspaper loses three editions in production shake-up
Northern Echo confirms plans to shed five jobs and create two editions as union members meet

Report hails local media's 'pivotal role' during flood disaster
Review of last summer's floods praises local media but says lessons can be learned

Trinity launches 20 new YouTube channels
Sites will provide additional outlet for papers' web video content

Virtual shorthand teachers for journalists of tomorrow
NCTJ's annual shorthand seminar looks at online future for vital journalism skill

Newspaper group wins plaudits after cutting fuel use by a fifth
Trinity receives top carbon reduction accolade, NUJ chief heads to Glastonbury, and more journalism news in brief.

June 25, 2008

Weekly newspaper on stand-by for Entwistle murder trial verdict
Worksop Guardian steels itself for decision in town's 'biggest murder trial'

Popular ex-editor lands new training role
Murray Morse to be new editorial consultant to develop NCTJ's courses

Digital boss who built "Today" network bows out
John steps down from Johnston's online role after 12 years

MP's bone marrow clinic for dying reporter's campaign
Adrian Sudbury's fight for education goes into the heart of Westminster today

Euro 2008 is manna from heaven for hungry hack
Cheese-loving, beer-swilling journalist's blog is flavour of the month in Plymouth

Art exhibition to mark newspaper's first birthday
Ultra-local Staffordshire title heralds successful first year of business

June 24, 2008

Newspaper Society hits out at new BBC online plans
Corporation's proposals are "ultra-local TV in a different guise"

Johnston's raises £170m from new shares
Leading regional press publisher shores up its finances

Regional newspaper on the ball with football club scoop
Lancashire Telegraph also sees web surge as The Guv'nor takes over Blackburn Rovers hotseat

Corner shop paper deliveries "could become thing of the past"
Belfast Telegraph scraps agreement with independent newsagents

Bolton News takes top regional prize
It's a David and Goliath tale at 17th annual celebration of North-West journalism

Crain's seals trains deal
Manchester business magazine will reach 'first class' readers on weekly train journey

New business venture for newspaper's online production chief
MEN Media's internet production head sets up own company, Archant London launches new green awards – and more news in brief

June 23, 2008

Johnston bid rumours "without substance" says Bowdler
Chief executive denies speculation on Malaysian takeover

"Tizer" celebrates birthday with gala dinner
Berwick title marks bicetenary by honouring local people

Journalism training body gives thumbs up to five UK centres
NCTJ panel accredits fast-track and MA courses

New editor for North London weekly
Liverpool fan David steps up from content role.

Misleading press photo in boozy teens story
Henley Standard apologises over pic, missing girl abduction claim clarified – and more resolved cases from the PCC

June 20, 2008

Burton print jobs set to be axed
Production of evening paper could be outsourced to local rival

New research to boost role of local press
NS-commissioned website will enable advertisers to tailor message to local communities

'Leading light' of journalists' union dies aged 68
Ron Knowles spent 16 years in regional press and led first unofficial chapel pay strike

Big Brother u-turn is 'next best' front page option!
More press funnies - including a spoof column paying tribute to an editor's style and substance

Newspaper corrects girlfriend assault sentence mix-up
Male nurse complains over inaccurate court report, Boris Johnson photo apology - and more cases from the PCC

Olympic officials to answer journalists' questions
Sports writers lunches in run-up to Beijing, an award for page-turning software company, and more news in brief

June 19, 2008

Tributes paid to "larger than life" columnist
East Anglian-based writer was outspoken advocate of gay rights

Jobs threat at Johnston Press titles
Thirty-four jobs affected in reorganisation of Midlands titles

Web exclusive for North London weekly
Boris Johnson interview is used online first

Web hits boost for regional newspaper's online arm
Page impressions soar by 60 per cent at shropshirestar.com

College lecturer scoops top writing award
Green lifestyle column wins national recognition

June 18, 2008

Jobs and editions axed at Northern Echo
Journalists' fears over future of major regional title

Editorial jobs to go at Newsquest York titles
Reporters and sub-editors under threat as company looks to shed eight jobs

PA to launch degree in press photography
Agency joins forces with Grimsby institute to teach next generation of snappers

Northcliffe unveils latest tranche of new-look local sites
Roll-out of new thisis network to continue throughout the summer

Town hall man stands ground in secrecy row
Medway fails to make headway after showing reporter the door

News editor helps launch school newspaper
Wiltshire Times taps into future journalism talent with school project

New editor for Scottish weeklies
Karen Steven to take over hot seat as titles go through production changes

June 17, 2008

Dacre defends media coverage of Bridgend suicides
Mail boss says PCC editor's code "performed well"

Newspaper's £100,000 appeal to save rugby club
Trinity Mirror title has just two weeks to help keep rugby club alive

New editor to focus on key local issues
Neville steps up at Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News

Best of the north-west prepares for journalism celebration
Nine awards up for grabs at 17th annual press prize-giving

Newsquest online network tops 5m monthly users
Regional media group celebrates record website stats

The Law Column: Do Google robots infringe press copyright?
Recent Belgian case on news aggregation could have implications for UK media

June 16, 2008

New award in memory of legendary political writer
"Rat up drainpipe" prize will aim to reward original reporting

Newspaper company chief receives OBE
CN Group Ltd chief exec is joined by other press figures on Queen's Birthday Honours List

New name for Media Wales news websites
Trinity Mirror changes name to 'reflect digital ambitions'

Brave reporter wins standing ovation
Leukaemia sufferer honoured with industry prize

Tributes paid to former regional news chief who has died at 64
Former editorial director of Citizen Newspapers and head of IT for Newsquest in Lancashire is remembered

New job for holdthefrontpage.co.uk editor
Opportunity in digital media signals end of regional media website role

Navy snapper scoops prize for "startling" image
Military photographer took shots of under-fire troops in Afghanistan.

Unpublished Cudlipp documents to be explored by academics
Welsh media school to take on major new research projects

Editors look to tackle online contempt of court issues
Plus: Police chief's backing for anti-violence campaign, new UCLan lecturer, and more news in brief

June 13, 2008

Editorial director stands down from weekly newspapers group
"Pursuit of new challenges" behind decision to leave

Under-fire council freesheet wins top prize
East End Life is "best in country" at keeping people informed

Young sports writer lifts trophy for his work
Jim Rodger Memorial Award for the best young sports journalist in Scotland is handed out

London journalist lives his dream by playing at The Valley
Weekly newspaper reporter lines up alongside Charlton Athletic greats in charity match

Training body gives green light to four journalism courses
Stamp of approval for "excellent training"

June 12, 2008

Minister in bid to settle court lists wrangle
Magistrates court decisions should be made available electronically says Justice Department

Binge drinking is old news, editor tells Prince
Regional press boss explains key issues during "most nerve-wracking moment of career"

999 audio innovation boosts online Argus bid to outlaw hoaxers
Website used audio of the real calls and urged readers to name and shame the culprits

PA to retain PA Sport following review of business
Plus: SoE in talks on televising court, training centres on alert for inspections - and more news in brief

Editor 'pilots' tandem for 560-mile charity challenge
Keighley News editor Malcolm Hoddy joins partially-sighted Natasha Hudson for week-long event

Reporter describes night in the cells after 'street arrest'
T&A newsman is "shamed and alone" after being "arrested" for drug offences

June 11, 2008

Bromley football writer lifts lid on career in new book
Forty-year career in football takes in local, national and international tales

Community role of media to be revealed in new report
New survey on changing attitudes to the idea of community and its effects on local papers

Blackadder goes forth into Gloucestershire
Bristol Evening Post man to take over as editor of the Echo

Off-diary success brings award for journalism trainee
Prize was the culmination of course where students produce weekly news pages with real stories

World championship silver as Emma-Kate misses out on top prize by a whisker
Oxford Mail triathlete finishes second after posting one of the fastest times for the event

Newspapers' web platforms 'growing at double-digit rates'
Latest figures show rising trend for digital media

June 10, 2008

Local press helps execution-threatened Iraqi journalist win extended UK stay
Deaths of colleagues and threat to family led man to flee home country

Fast-growing independent newspaper group announces latest launch plans
Latest addition to Forth Independent Newspapers' portfolio to hit the streets next week

Media intervention in court secures identification of 'home alone' woman as child's mother
PA and the Lincs Echo persuade judge to lift reporting restriction in neglect case

Prime minister's support for Spitfire monument plan delights the Echo
Gordon Brown is backing a regional newspaper's campaign to create a landmark monument

Sunderland-born journalist dies at 83
Alan Brien wrote for a variety of publications and specialised as a film critic

June 09, 2008

Journalist cautioned by police for supplying alcohol to children
Disorder incident followed photo shoot where teens were allowed to keep drinks

Evening Post and The Sentinel lead the pack for Midlands media awards
"Rich pool of journalistic talent" reaps rewards at Birmingham Press Club event

Benazir snap secures top photography prize
A brace of awards for Getty Images photographer at press awards scheme

Editor bows out after 13 years in charge
Berwick Advertiser boss bids farewell to colleagues after 37 years with the paper

Journalist throws down gauntlet in running challenge
Reporters can represent their profession and get fit at the same time

June 06, 2008

Weekly newspaper office firebombed in arson attack
Middleton Guardian defies arsonists to ensure publication continued

EDF Energy South West Media Awards: What the judges said
More news and comments from the latest regional press awards

Prize-winners' photographs from the EDF Energy South West Media Awards
See all the winners from the the glittering ceremony at the Steam railway museum, in Swindon

Citizen scoops top prize at EDF Energy South West Media Awards
Click through for the full list of winners in all 19 categories

'Northern Eco' stunt draws attention to World Environment Day
Paper publishes on green newsprint and produces 52-page supplement

Sly Bailey to address Birmingham business community
Plus: Deadline for media awards scheme, Chamber of Commerce lunch for Exeter editor - and more news in brief

Journalism training school to launch new Masters course
University of Brighton currently planning new sports course for 2009 launch

Reporter retraces school days adventure for charity bike ride
More than £1,300 already collected after Southern Daily Echo journalist completes 265-mile road trip

Norfolk paper's campaign attracts over 10,000 signatures
Evening News hosts successful public meeting

June 05, 2008

Boris features in web video first at Henley Standard
Weekly paper launches revamped website with exclusive after Mayor resigns his seat in parliamant

O'Reilly re-elected president of the World Association of Newspapers
Independent News & Media man to serve third two-year term

The sailor was treated and the boat recovered...
Intriguing headlines - and the truth behind the editors' phone conference

YouTube video help for journalism students
Author's free tutorials for NCTJ exams, Evening Post photographer's model mission – and more news in brief

New awards scheme for next generation of journalists
NCTJ launches inaugural scheme to celebrate best in student and trainee journalism

Press watchdog ponders perils of social networking sites
Forum event will discuss use of online private information by mainstream media

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