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November 2005 News

November 30, 2005

Paper's war memories book raises Poppy Appeal cash
Editor presents cheque for £2,225 from sales of special publication

Bids invited for Northcliffe Newspapers
DMGT considering selling off its regional titles

Forty-eight jobs to go at GMG Regional Newspapers
Magazine closure follows first stage of group review

November 29, 2005

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Plus: Launch of

Former weekly editor launches book of news staff's memories
Editorial contributions from staff tracked down by Dorset journalist

Power of the press replaces Salvation Army's stolen cash in days
Appeal in Free Press raises £2,500 between editions

City newspapers pay homage to hero Best
Regional newspapers reflect intensity of public grief over George's death

Argus readers to decide how criminals repay their debt to society
Newspaper asks for nominations from readers for community service projects

November 28, 2005

T&A scoops the rest on shooting probe breakthrough
Paper made sure it didn't miss out as press conference was scheduled after deadline

New editor for Scottish weekly
Hector joins home-town newspaper he first worked for 20 years ago

News in brief
Plus: Office move for Kent news staff - and more regional press news in brief

Deputy to take over editor's chair at Lincolnshire paper
Appointment follows reshuffles at sister titles

Evening Star leads £50,000 bid to catch a killer
Editor rallies consortium to help solve notorious murder

November 25, 2005

News in brief
Broadcaster raced to file report on double murder - plus more regional press news in brief

Echo's monument to spiritual leaders set to take shape

Philip Graf appointed deputy Ofcom chair
Former Trinity Mirror man will help regulate TV and radio quality and standards

November 24, 2005

Editor to be deputy at heritage company
Organisation says Ian's commitment to the city makes him ideal vice chairman

Former Chronicle journalist has died, aged 80
Tributes are paid to popular writer Gwynne Hughes

Echo solves disabled man's credit card 'debt' trouble
News team's intervention helps man who fell victim to fraudsters

November 23, 2005

Ground-breaking UK political news site launched
New service and new technology from PA

Media prefers conflct to peace, claims former BBC man
Martin Bell is the latest high profile speaker in 'Journalists speak out on Journalism' series

November 22, 2005

Union members working for "low" freelance rates - survey
Pay in the Media summit reveals the situation is getting worse for freelancers

News in brief
Plus: New appointment at City AM, and more regional press news in brief

Stateside experience beckons for young award winner
Twenty-four-year-old wins chance to spend time at the San Diego Tribune

Staff pitch in to ensure succesful Echo relaunch
Fancy dress, balloons and competitions launch new design, features and masthead

November 21, 2005

Radio slot for terminal cancer columnist
Broadcasting experience lifts writer - and her audience

Day of protest at jobs threat titles
Second protest follows discussions on editorial jobs

Telegraph & Argus first to print shot PC's ID
Extra Saturday edition brings the latest on city's biggest story

November 18, 2005

American dream as Post reporter completes NY Marathon
More than 3,500 Brits took part - and reporter Emma was one of them

Charities offered free help to get their stories in the press
Leading journalists to take part in seminar

November 17, 2005

News in brief
Plus: Evening Gazette bids to

Tributes paid to former Post journalist
Feature writer won countless followers and even had two flowers named after her

Staff urged to come up with proposals to help safeguard future of company
Chief executive's offer to under threat staff

From junior reporter to editor in six years
New editor appointed at the Great Barr Observer

November 16, 2005

Poppy field poem takes front page slot for Kent weekly
Remembrance Day coverage shows how sacrifices are understood by new generations

Reporter who left 60s London for the provinces has died, aged 71
Maurice Rotheroe had worked for the Cambrian News and the Birmingham Evening Mail

Mail reporter relives his meeting with a killer
Journalist met "desperate" man at house where murder took place

New book for Daily Press writer Ian
London correspondent is hoping for a slice of the Christmas book sales market with his latest offering

November 15, 2005

News in brief
Plus: Joanna's up for a top medical journalism award - and more regional press news in brief

Health reporter's hospital stay provides new insight
Isolation ward stay helps journalist find the right words from her sickbed

Tributes after 'kind and warm' deputy editor's death at 46
Siobhan had been suffering from a long illness

New project for former Westcountry editor
Journalist in globetrotting role - advising and editing across the Commonwealth

November 14, 2005

Compact plans for the Sunday Herald
Editor explains the reasons behind the latest regional press tabloid conversion

Date my daughter!
Newsroom phones jammed after reader launches an appeal to find her daughter the man of her dreams

Echo cartoonist celebrates 40 years in the news
News man releases limited edition collection of his work to mark milestone

Former Argus staff set for reunion
Did you used to work for the Newport newspaper? Former reporter is searching for ex-colleagues

November 11, 2005

News in brief
Plus: Readers buy their own front pages - and more regional press news in brief

Newspaper Press Fund updates its name in bid to boost its profile
Change made to better reflect charity's work and the people it represents

Martin Bell to deliver journalism lecture
Former MP to speak out on the way journalism works today

Former editor and 'true pro' Barry Salmon has died
Tributes pour in for popular journalist

November 10, 2005

Journalists carry out 'years of unpaid work'
NUJ counts the cost of working late ahead of Pay in the Media Summit

MPs call on Trinity Mirror to think again on jobs
Early Day Motion condemning proposed cuts is tabled

Media called on to generate interest in politics
Study finds news tends to ignore progressive opinion and portray people as apolitical

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Promotions for Post staff - plus more regional press news in brief

New editor chosen for Lincolnshire Echo
More changes among Northcliffe's senior staff

'Lady in the Lake' killer's exclusive letter to the press
Weekly prints extracts of letter from man serving life behind bars

Ultimate body valet as reporter tries colonic irrigation

Ultimate body valet as reporter tries colonic irrigation
Evening Post writer attempts to find a short cut to a flatter stomach

November 09, 2005

New editor chosen for Shetland Times
Successor to Vaila Wishart is looking forward to taking on first editorship

Former deputy returns to Sunday title as editor
Move to sister newspaper for Jim Flanagan after ten years

Street's Hilda Ogden signed up by Evening Press
Regional paper scores major coup with popular new columnist

November 08, 2005

Reporter's debut novel wins teenage book prize
Gazette & Herald writer "stunned" to pick up prize for gothic tale

Little Britain star's thanks for Herald team's gifts
Matt Lucas calls late reporter to say thank you for tasty treats

Johnston completes purchase of News Letter
Group acquires 12 Irish newspapers as £65m deal is given go ahead

News & Star catches major stores selling fireworks to children
Investigation at odds with official undercover findings

November 07, 2005

News in brief
Plus: Weekly is foiled in FOI bid - plus more news in brief

Just 'loo-k' at that wall!
Echo gets host of new readers as pub finds a novel use for its local paper

November 04, 2005

War honour for former journalist
Bravery of former Birkenhead Advertiser reporter saved Buckingham Palace from attack

News in brief
Plus: Mercury staff rub shoulders with one of the most feared women on TV - and more news in brief

New MD for South London papers
Newspaper sales director Howard Scott takes on new role

November 03, 2005

Focus group reveals what readers really think about the Gazette
Volunteers voice their opinions on a weekly basis to help shape editorial strategy

E-mail tip-off for story that tempted hundreds of readers to call in
Newsroom phones ring off the hook as speeding exposé hits a raw nerve

Feature writer shares her experiences of living with cancer
Journalist publishes diary in paper as she undergoes treatment

BBC journalist to be new managing editor at Brentwood Gazette
Successor to Roger Watkins will take on new role later this month

November 02, 2005

News in brief
Plus: Freefall parachute jump for Lincoln's Lizzie - and more news in brief

Holidaying reporter escapes Delhi terror bomb
Journalist tells of her shock after narrowly missing being caught up in blast

Editor named at Midlands weekly
Journalist Mark is "proud and excited" to take on new role at sister paper

Strike ballot planned at Bristol titles
Threatened job losses spark vote - but editor says NUJ is jumping the gun

Sports writer who joined Argus as a trainee clocks up 40 years
Champagne reception marks milestone for rugby writer Robin

November 01, 2005

News in brief

Screaming reporter scatters visitors at haunted castle
Fright in store for tourists as ghostly Emer scares trippers

Eye-opening visit to Pakistan quake zone
Aftershocks worry for regional press journalist visiting disaster-hit country

Newsroom veteran dies at 81
Ben Haslam joined as a reporter and progressed through subbing to become features editor