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East Anglian Daily Times

August 01, 2008

Regional lobby man comes under tear gas attack
Journalists caught in crossfire as Israelis disperse demonstration

June 03, 2008

Former Suffolk sub-editor denies murdering his wife
Raymond Singh's wife allegedly found in a pool of blood in couple's Fijian home

May 30, 2008

Stockholm beckons for running reporter's marathon effort
From Colchester to Stockholm as newspaper journalist tackles city marathon in memory of grandmother

April 11, 2008

Voluntary redundancies sought at Archant titles
MD hopeful that no compulsory losses will be needed at Ipswich titles

April 09, 2008

Sub-editors to go as Archant continues redundancy plans
Around 20 staff expected to take redundancy as Ipswich titles merge production departments

March 27, 2008

Press photographer's project to document New Year's Day
Daily Times snapper is chronicling end-of-year celebrations for social documentary spanning 24 years

March 08, 2008

Increase in profit for newspaper publisher
New profit figures announced as Archant seeks redundancies at two of its regional dailies

February 28, 2008

Sub-editors face redundancy under Archant Suffolk merger plan
Reporters "safe" but more than 20 jobs could go in Ispwich as management review production processes

January 15, 2008

Non-stop local press coverage for high profile murder trial
Regional dailies shape up to give multimedia updates in eight-week prostitutes trial

October 24, 2007

Media firm Archant's £600,000 charity boost
Community publishing firm raises cash and acts as a mouthpiece for local causes

Regional newspapers fight on post office closures threat
Campaigns launched across the UK to save threatened rural outlets

September 17, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Complaint is resolved with in-paper clarification - plus more news from the PCC

August 08, 2007

Archant chief hails financial results but newspaper profits are down
Recovery could be just around the corner in sector where "challenge is greater"

August 03, 2007

Judges to be sent reminder on media restrictions after contentious case
Courts to get a refresher for advice on avoiding unlawful or unnecessary reporting restrictions

July 05, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Complaint after court gave out wrong details - plus more news on resolved complaints from the PCC

June 18, 2007

Editors call for action on 'unlawful' reporting restrictions
Legal expert says chance for press to appeal is not enough and "serious problem" needs to be addressed

June 11, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Plus: clarification on taking photos in public places - and more news from the press watchdog

June 06, 2007

Archant press fire disrupts production
Flames rip through one of six press towers to force contingency plan into action

April 26, 2007

Regional press runners make the finish line in marathon effort
News staff around the UK talk of stumbles, injuries and energy sapping heat

March 13, 2007

Death of photographer dubbed the 'human dynamo'
Tributes are paid to Evening Star and EADT veteran who loved adventure

March 12, 2007

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

January 08, 2007

Archant completes newsroom review
Group says no job losses are planned - but more resources will be put into web products

December 21, 2006

Shortlist revealed for EDF Energy East of England Media Awards
More than 20 contenders to battle it out at event for print and broadcast journalists

December 05, 2006

Journalists' union condemns police phone records probe
Latest news on the "underhand" investigation by Suffolk police

December 04, 2006

Editor demands inquiry into phone records police probe
Ten point demand for police after editors back investigative reporter

December 01, 2006

Police seize regional press man's phone records
Outrage as cops act to discover reporter's sources

October 03, 2006

Paper campaigns to oust St George as patron saint of England
Calls are made for former East Anglian king
St Edmund to be reinstated as patron

August 21, 2006

Consultants brought in to look at Archant newsrooms
Newsgathering comes under microscope in wide-ranging review

August 16, 2006

Two-month FOI investigation reveals schools' £1-per-head sports spend
Low-level investment uncovered by reporter who quizzed 279 schools

August 15, 2006

Press snapper's work inspires Peter Blake tribute for John Peel compilation
Artist to draw from photographer's image on cover of album dedicated to DJ legend

August 09, 2006

Archant sees profits fall
Pre-tax profits down almost 20% as advertising slows

May 30, 2006

£100,000 Daily Times cancer campaign smashes target within a year

March 07, 2006

Profits fall at Archant
Newspaper and printing arm of publishing group sees 19.9 per cent drop in profits

February 07, 2006

New role at Archant for ex-Trinity Mirror chief Graf
Former chief executive joins the board of directors to help develop the business

Publisher's £38,675 charity donation
Matched funding scheme doubles news group's staff money-raising effort

November 21, 2005

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

August 23, 2005

Union to boycott newspaper awards
Staff take exception to editorial cuts

July 08, 2005

News staff in £900,000 share windfall
Employees benefit from company's success through share incentive scheme

July 04, 2005

RNLI thanks regionals for their support

June 10, 2005

Call for re-think on redundancy threat
Workers speak out over "cost-cutting exercise" and ask group to suspend decision to make way for talks

June 08, 2005

Wages fear at jobs cut newspapers
Sub-editors worry that revamp of editorial department could result in pay cuts for remaining staff

May 31, 2005

EADT launches £100,000 cancer charity bid
New campaign was kick-started with help of newspaper columnist with terminal cancer

Echo crime reporter picks up Essex press prize

May 26, 2005

Jobs under threat at Suffolk newspapers
"Management team are spending time in consultation with affected staff" - nine editorial jobs could go

April 26, 2005

It's a marathon - not a sprint - for regional press runners
Training pays off as news staff beat their target times and raise thousands for good causes

April 25, 2005

£12.5m press investment brings more colour and capacity
More than 70 group newspapers and magazines will originate from Thorpe Print Centre

March 15, 2005

Editor takes to airwaves for Comic Relief job swap
"Nerve-wracking" experience for newspaper man as he tries his hand at live radio

March 10, 2005

Profits up for publisher Archant
"Exciting and profitable year" for news group which continues to grow

January 25, 2005

Archant agrees £100m funding deal
Move supports group's aims for expansion

December 15, 2004

Red's ahead in the syndication game

November 03, 2004

City honour for former news group chairman