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Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

May 30, 2008

Duckers ducks out after 18 years at The Post
Business editor calls time on career but plans to stay active in Birmingham media scene

April 17, 2008

Former editor of Scottish daily dies aged 84
Bob Smith rose through the ranks from copy boy to editor of regional daily

April 16, 2008

Regional press photographer scoops world title
Film award is dream come true for Press & Journal man

March 25, 2008

Scottish newspapers launch all-new websites
More distinct look for Aberdeen titles to better reflect the newspapers' brands

March 20, 2008

Newspaper turns down BNP advertising
Croydon weekly says no to political party, nine-year-old hailed hero by Scottish judge and more news in brief

March 07, 2008

Death toll among young drivers targeted in new press campaign
Road safety campaign will also deliver a new car to one lucky P&J reader

March 05, 2008

Newspaper story prompts personal intervention by Scottish leader in health wrangle
First Minister steps in to help sick baby after reading his story in Press and Journal

February 29, 2008

All daily regional titles - except one - lose sales
Swindon's daily bucks the trend for newspaper industry in latest ABC figures that see some big titles shed up to 10%+

January 22, 2008

Open win for Press & Journal photographer
Garcia pic brings £1,500 award for amateur golfer who's a professional photographer

Five major charities benefit from newspaper's year of giving
Year of Giving Trust divides Journal-generated £400,000 between worthy causes

December 21, 2007

Former journalist and councillor dies
Tributes are paid to a man whose career spanned four decades

November 27, 2007

Honorary doctorate for editor after 15 years at head of city title
P&J man is proud of role his paper plays in life of north-east Scotland

October 17, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Woman feared case of mistaken identity and claimed pic invaded her privacy - plus more PCC news

October 11, 2007

Popular diary to continue despite journalist's retirement
Press and Journal man begins new chapter in his career after 35 years at Scottish title

May 14, 2007

Major redesign - but Press & Journal retains broadsheet editions
New masthead and typefaces aim to give title a fresh look while retaining traditional qualities

April 13, 2007

Freelance journalist to stand for Scottish Parliament
Hamish Mackay to stand for election on May 3

January 24, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Publication of full address causes concern - plus more news from the PCC

November 15, 2006

Former Courier editor to be remembered at Highland awards
The Jim Love Memorial Award will be presented for the first time early next year

October 31, 2006

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

September 26, 2006

P&J readers help raise £500,000 to treat 'ignored' cancers
Campaign sees public dig deep for urological illness

August 09, 2006

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Apology from Argus solved dispute:
Plus more news in brief from the PCC

July 31, 2006

Inverness Courier editor Jim Love dies
Long-serving journalist had fought a five-month battle with cancer

July 26, 2006

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Newspaper takes action to resolve dispute. Plus more news from the press watchdog

July 19, 2006

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Newspaper apologises for attributing quotes to runner, plus more news from the PCC

July 11, 2006

Popular supplement goes online for world-wide viewing
Energy meets demand by posting on the Internet

June 02, 2006

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

May 31, 2006

Midge forecast 'first' for P&J
Paper's daily service will help people assess the risk of falling prey to the country's most irritating insect

May 23, 2006

Regional press news in brief
Plus: Voice of the North reporter honoured for long service, and more regional press news in brief

May 15, 2006

FOI plea reveals cost of luxury police vehicles - after 17 months
Information Commissioner upheld newspaper's request after police tried to claim an exemption

April 27, 2006

Police force must reveal company cars cost after FOI blunders
Paper's request for information is upheld by the Scottish Information Commissioner

March 27, 2006

Northcliffe to merge with Associated Newspapers
New company to use economies of scale to cut costs and boost online business

Northcliffe to sell Aberdeen newspapers for £105m
DC Thomson to buy Scottish business

March 23, 2006

Jury out on e-papers as readers are slow to bite
On-screen print replicas of regional newspapers are being used to offer greater choice

March 15, 2006

£20m savings for Northcliffe in 'tough' trading conditions
Trading report issued - but no news yet on company's reorganisation

March 13, 2006

Career sub-editor has died, aged 77
Long-serving journalist began his career as a proof reader

March 09, 2006

Revered Scottish journalist Ian Morrison has died
"No journalist could sum up an event or speech more concisely"

March 03, 2006

Round-up of year-on-year picture for regional dailies
Snapshot of the regional press across the country

March 02, 2006

Snapper braves two-hour sub-zero climb to grab stranded copter pic
P&J man donned mountain skis for unusual assignment in white-out conditions

March 01, 2006

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Details on murder charge man were taken from court statements - plus more news from the PCC

February 17, 2006

'No deal' on Northcliffe - regional newspapers to be retained by DMGT
"Bids did not fully reflect the long term value of the business"

January 25, 2006

Former Press and Journal journalist dies aged 72
Jonas Smith was a sub-editor and deputy features editor at Aberdeen title for more than 20 years

January 11, 2006

Former P&J features editor dies at 73
Local news journalist's career spanned six decades

January 03, 2006

All time high: Reporter tests a cure for her fear of flying
High-flying Nicola Barry discusses her fear of crashing (sorry - flying)

November 09, 2005

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Newspapers take action as claims of inaccuracy are levelled against them

October 27, 2005

Reporter scoops singing prizes at Gaelic festival
P&J journalist lives up to paper's 'Voice of the North' slogan

October 04, 2005

'Ignored' cancers under newspaper's spotlight
Bid to raise £2m in three years as appeal is launched

September 02, 2005

How newspapers attract and retain readers
People behind the success stories of the new ABC figures share the secrets of their circulation increases

August 15, 2005

Northcliffe the focus of national day of protest
Plans to make £20m-a-year savings for next two years prompt outcry from union members

August 04, 2005

In the Army now...
Feature writer leaves the safety of the newsroom behind to do 'battle' as a soldier

August 03, 2005

Royal coup as heir to the throne writes for the P&J
HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, turns roving reporter

July 11, 2005

Journals win court appeal on naming 15-year-old suspect
Appeal rules that press report was "not of court proceedings"

June 29, 2005

Cost reduction programme launched at Northcliffe
£20m savings a year sought in two-year project to focus on policies and processes

May 27, 2005

Northcliffe operating profit up £100,000
Advertising revenues rise but regional publisher sees a drop in revenue from recruitment and motors