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October 2006 News

October 31, 2006

International award for regional video journalism documentary
Film featured local reporters as they began to cover news from behind a camera

Plymouth Herald is now a morning paper
Print and publication times are changed as paper becomes available at breakfast time

News in brief
Plus: Let's Talk! publishes 50th edition - and more regional press news in brief

Singing reporter scoops top prizes at Gaelic festival
Press and Journal writer's solo impresses the judges

Courier headline triggers attacks on newsagents
Vendors told to use discretion after claim shopkeeper was attacked by man who objected to newsbill

Journalists are embracing the move to multimedia, says Bowdler
Media boss says there has been a "real sea change" - but newspapers will continue to have important role

Former editor Jim Barnard dies aged 91

October 30, 2006

News 'running-phobes' train for 10K race
Trio of reporters hit the road to get in shape and are updating a blog charting their progress

Death of former KM Group women's editor
Anne Mason was a war correspondent and Australian TV star before moving to Britain

Weekly dedicates 15 pages to high-profile murder case
Coverage included comments from victim's family, profile of killer and interview with detectives

October 27, 2006

Pay protest journalists back at work after two-day walkout
Union members picketed newspaper's headquarters and handed out leaflets in city centre

25-a-day habit news editor chosen to front healthy lifestyle campaign
Spotlight is thrown on journalist who is attempting to lose weight, get fit and quit smoking

Union members call for 20 per cent pay rise ahead of pensions axe
Staff push for money to help "compensate" for changes as final-salary scheme closure is deferred

October 26, 2006

Editor-in-chief role for former Bristol man Lowe
Journalist will oversee titles in the Midlands and Mid-West

Former Telegraph man and journalism lecturer Richard Gibson has died
Tributes are paid to 51-year-old who lost his battle against cancer

Gazette's multimedia move sparks staff fears for content and circulation
Web presence boosted with constant live news - but journalists worry over new print edition structure

40,000th issue for historic Evening Express
Printing presses couldn't cope with demand for first edition

October 25, 2006

Advertiser news team completes half-marathon
Reporter Matt leads racing pack which also included editor, news editor, deputy news editor and a sub

Two-day strike over pay due to begin
More than 40 journalists are expected to walk out as dispute reaches deadlock

'Shark-like' tactics from PA attacked by NUJ
Claims agency is encouraging editors to sack their own parliamentary staff and use its service instead

Reporter has a wheel of a time as a bus driver
Emma swaps her newsroom desk for a 36ft single decker bus

October 24, 2006

Times website flies the flag for county in the USA
Story prompts interest from reader 3,000 miles away

News in brief
Changes afoot in Winchester. Plus: Peter Water rejoins EDP - and more news in brief

Fishy time for reporter ends in a great catch
Read how fashion-conscious vegetarian Kerry got on when she tried fly-fishing...

News staff set for second ballot on industrial action over pay date change
Executives who were not included in previous vote will now be balloted

October 23, 2006

Tributes are paid to Daily Press sports journalist Keith Peel
Writer who spent 39 years at Norfolk paper has died aged 58

Former Herald editor publishes personal account of the Scottish press
Book penned by Harry Reid gives an insider's look at the past 50 years in the industry

Union marks centenary of meeting that helped lay foundations for its launch
More than 100 people attend celebration in Leeds

Editor Wolstenholme to leave Post to become an author and PR manager
Journalist will leave after overseeing new give-away plans for Liverpool title

October 20, 2006

MD Welsh to leave The Gazette
Former editor says farewell after ten years at Blackpool title

Journalist set for ten-day Gambia trip
News reporter will see African aid work and visit country's national newspaper

Investigative journalist 'vindicated' by huge payout for quashed conviction
Don Hale speaks out after rumoured £1m payout for Stephen Downing

Post reporter remembers his harrowing task

'The tragedy is something I will never forget'

Record of Aberfan horror in pictures

Aberfan disaster is remember by press men who were there
Reporters and photographers recall devastating scenes as 40th anniversary approaches

October 19, 2006

Long-serving news editor retires after 41-year career
Doris had spent her entire career at Pembrokeshire title the Western Telegraph

News in brief
MD to leave after 18 years with Northcliffe. Plus: Mail readers help raise £2.5m - and more news in brief

Kent Messenger gets a new editor
Group appoints from within to fill post at UK's biggest-selling weekly

Argus goes green with new appointment
Environment content set to be improved as former freelance is taken on

October 18, 2006

Weekly's sales rise after broadsheet to tabloid conversion
Seven per cent rise as market research comes good

Wrong kind of rubbish in recycling bag costs reporter £200
Sports desk man prosecuted after dustbin day error

Street's 'Terry Duckworth' actor embarks on new career in journalism
Nigel Pivaro starts out afresh with work experience at the Manchester Evening News

Journalism lecturer Frank Littlewood has died, aged 90
A generation of young reporters was inspired by fondly-remembered journalist

October 17, 2006

South coast journalists vote to strike over pay
Union says vote was unanimous after management rejected "numerous" proposals

Deputy editor says farewell to Times Gazette after 15 years
Roger Malone makes a return to the Western Morning News

Assistant editor caught up in New York terror fear
Matt Holmes tells of wailing sirens and eerie quiet as news of US plane crash broke

Campaign meeting is told: 'Journalism matters'
Local news reporter addressed 100 people on industry cuts in staffing and resources

Humour survey prompts Echo bid to make 'em laugh
Video show of favourite jokes is posted on newspaper website

October 16, 2006

Topping out ceremony held at journalists' new care home
News International's Les Hinton helps mark milestone in £3.9m rebuild

Journalism survey generates 560+ entries: results due soon
HTFP readers were quizzed on their views of newspaper industry

Johnston to sell farming title assets to resolve competition concerns
OFT said ownership of both Farming Life and Farm Week would have adverse effects

October 13, 2006

News in brief
Plus: Charity cash is raised in memory of journalist who lost cancer battle - and more news in brief

October 12, 2006

Hacks turn down chance for brewery session on the firm
Free party aimed to boost morale following press closure - but was axed as staff voted to stay away

Sibling reporters raise £1,300 with charity run
Brothers finished half marathon within seconds of each other after being inspired by mother's illness

Newspaper millionaire Sir Ray Tindle celebrates his 80th birthday
Proprietor set up his empire with £300 from Army demob

Weekly paper publishes Polish edition
Town's huge Polish population is targeted with specially-translated news

News in brief
Former fish4 man takes on property role. Plus: Standard prompts clean-up - and more news in brief

Editors' society primes launchpad for change after £20,000 loss
Review will look at the way organisation operates, how it is funded and how it wins members

Echo's staff are on the move
New sports editor began his newspaper career as a compositor

October 11, 2006

Deputy editor scoops top 100 place in world's biggest duathlon
London-based journalist claims her place in top five per cent

Weekly Gazette switches publication day in bid to boost sales
User group feedback suggests readers and advertisers prefer new set-up

October 10, 2006

Gazette campaign to raise £199,000 ends in celebration
Local landmark is restored to former glory thanks to newspaper's involvement

News in brief
Volunteers are sought. Plus: Chronicle joins forces with Newcastle Brown Ale - and more news in brief

Lord Falconer joins editors' conference line-up
Nathan Stoll from Google News will also speak at next month's event in Glasgow

October 09, 2006

Punk rock star journalist sees debut album hit the shops
Sports editor began playing in bands more than 20 years ago

Times writer to have her play broadcast on Radio 2
Journalist wins UK-wide BBC contest with drama featuring Dolly Parton in a space shuttle

October 06, 2006

Oxford paper goes 'back to the future' with bright new look
Takeover prompts relaunch of editions and redesign which gives "best of both worlds"

Argus marks centenary of city landmark with 48-page magazine
Special publication looked back at history of famous bridge

October 05, 2006

Double wedding bell joy for Star news staff
Crime reporter and deputy news editor walk down the aisle within two weeks of each other

News in brief
Closure follows "strategic review". Plus: Argus works to reward young people - and more news in brief

Newspaper staff to ballot on industrial action over pay date change
Company says it has offered to compensate staff who can prove they have been adversely affected

October 04, 2006

Sports editor honoured for 40 years' service
Journalist is praised for commitment to paper and sporting community which is "second to none"

Journalist escapes the 'rat race' as he swaps UK for Turkey
Former Midlands reporter tells of his new life in news

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Paper highlights baffling official notice as national campaign is launched
Advertiser reader prompts call to Government for plain English

October 03, 2006

News in brief
Tim Kitchen appointed non-executive director.
Plus: award for Echo - and more news in brief

Sports editor completes 1,000-mile cycle ride as he turns 50
Journalist who shed 6st rode his bike from John O'Groats to Land's End

Johnston's Bowdler to join discussion panel on 'Leading Innovation'
Forum will consider the challenges of moving to multimedia

October 02, 2006

Argus veteran joins Southern News and Pictures
Redundancy-hit journalist takes on new role at city news agency

Evening News cements position as Rugby League supporter
Paper teams up with sister TV channel for three-season sponsorship deal

Sebastian Coe to speak at SoE gala dinner
Double Olympic gold medallist and London 2012 chairman will entertain editors

Report on teens' airport security breach was in public interest - paper
Claims naming and picturing youths made heroes out of them are rebuffed