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The Herald (Glasgow)

January 22, 2010

Donald Martin quits Herald to edit Sunday Post
Society of Editors president in surprise job move

January 05, 2010

City dailies outsource subbing to PA
New contracts agreed with three regional titles

October 16, 2009

Herald reveals executive expenses at BBC Scotland
FoI request reveals cheeseboard and champagne purchases

October 06, 2009

Scottish daily to regain dedicated editor
Newsquest title begins hunt for new boss

September 18, 2009

Ex-regional editor launches new media consultancy
McGhee hopes to offer his 30 years of experience to business clients

September 07, 2009

Herald titles launch new-look websites
Next step in £1m online project for Newsquest Glasgow titles

July 21, 2009

New role for Herald deputy editor
Harkess joins Scottish economic development body

June 04, 2009

Human rights accolade for Herald writer
Judges praise "compelling" piece of journalism

May 15, 2009

Glasgow leads way in student press awards
Shortlist announced for celebration of rookie talent

May 07, 2009

Scottish newspaper bosses in mergers plea
Managers given rough ride by MPs over job cuts

April 28, 2009

Society of Editors chooses its next president
Scottish news chief takes on vice-president's role

April 03, 2009

Reporter suspended in video row
Journalist refuses to use video camera without training

March 23, 2009

New business editor for Evening News
Plus: Over 70s MPs sign local press EDM, Echo reporters hit catwalk – and more news in brief

March 19, 2009

New executive editor for North Wales titles
Plus: IN&M chief steps down, journalist sworn in as rector – and more news in brief

March 16, 2009

Call for entries to student journalism awards
Internships and cash on offer to tomorrow's journalists

March 09, 2009

Prestigious shortlisting for Herald photographer
Plus: Freelancer's new war hero book, recession campaigns – and more news in brief

March 03, 2009

Herald job cuts saga draws to close
Editor apologises for 'period of uncertainty'

February 13, 2009

Journalist chosen as new university rector
Iain Macwhirter beats MSP to take up prestigious role

February 11, 2009

Gary Lineker backs local press campaign
Plus: PA chief speaks at publishing debate, former North Wales photographer dies – and more news in brief

February 03, 2009

Summit to discuss Scottish media "crisis"
Scottish government responds to concern over Herald cutbacks

January 23, 2009

Redundancy scheme 'shambles' at Glasgow titles
Volunteers for redundancy must interview for new roles

January 19, 2009

Herald & Times could turn down redundancy requests
Process nears end as interviews start in Glasgow

January 15, 2009

Campaigners rally over Newsquest job cuts
'Vital' for journalists to attend public meeting

January 07, 2009

Political row hots up over Scottish job cuts
MSPs to look at 'devasting cuts' proposals on Glasgow titles

December 23, 2008

Scottish press could die out in five years – editors
Future looks bleak say former editors

December 05, 2008

Salmond steps up pressure over Glasgow job cuts
"Credibility" of Herald at stake says First Minister

December 04, 2008

Political row brews over Herald job cuts plan
First Minister Salmond demands explanation over redundancies

December 03, 2008

Up to 40 editorial jobs to go at Glasgow titles
Journalists told to reapply for jobs in shake-up

December 02, 2008

Glasgow dailies to come under single editor-in-chief
Evening Times editor Donald Martin to take charge of The Herald

November 27, 2008

Work-to-rule strike action at Scottish centre
Union concerned over rising levels of stress at Glasgow centre

November 18, 2008

Complaints Commission roadshow heads north
PCC hosts two-day event in Manchester, another posthumous award for journalist – and more news in brief

November 17, 2008

Herald website tops 500,000 monthly users
Newsquest becomes latest publisher to release website stats

October 27, 2008

Ballot over strike action at Scottish titles
Glasgow union members look to next step in savings dispute

October 23, 2008

Bid for Scottish one-two in regional writers' award
Freelance takes on his editor in race for personal finance prize

October 21, 2008

'Savings of £2m' needed at Scottish newspapers
Department heads told to review staffing levels amid fears of 50 job losses

October 09, 2008

Former journalist dies of cancer aged 31
Ex-colleagues mourn "great reporter" who worked on all three Glasgow dailies

September 08, 2008

Cameron to address Newspaper Conference lunch
Tory leader to meet regional lobby hacks, Newsquest titles join photographic forces, and other news in brief.

August 08, 2008

Regional press gears up for Beijing Games
Tenth Olympics for Scottish veteran Doug

July 18, 2008

Glasgow Herald editor Charles McGhee resigns
Former Evening Times boss leaves after ten years with group

July 01, 2008

Reporters on the move at Glasgow daily
Sub-editor heading for Far East, north-east's most influential people and more news in brief

June 13, 2008

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

June 03, 2008

Press prize double for Glasgow student
Chris Watt takes home a pair at annual Scottish student awards

May 29, 2008

Glasgow newspapers look to future with £1m internet makeover
Joint Herald website just one of several planned developments for Newsquest titles

May 09, 2008

Strike action threat at Newsquest newspapers
Staff to ballot if compulsory redundancies pushed through, UK ranked 25th for press freedom and more news in brief

May 02, 2008

Glasgow news staff 'furious' over handling of Newsquest job cuts announcement
"Restructuring is taking place during a difficult time for the newspaper industry" - MD Tim Blott

May 01, 2008

'20 editorial jobs could go' in cull of 40 at Scottish titles
Newsquest looks to reduce staff numbers at Herald, Evening Times and Sunday Herald

Regional newspaper reporters shortlisted for One World award
Herald and Evening Post journalists join broadcast and national newspaper names for reports on the developing world

April 07, 2008

Entries open for Scottish student journalism awards
The Herald is calling for the very best in student journalism for its 12th annual award scheme

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 14, 2008

Newspaper house highlights recycling issues
Around 120,000 papers gathered for art project with a message, new business website launched and other news in brief

January 08, 2008

Newsquest reaches deal for multimedia content from PA
Agreement encompasses text, photos, video and interactive graphics

December 04, 2007

Possible strikes looming over pension contributions blow
Chapels north and south prepare to seek views on the next step in protest

November 09, 2007

Newsquest titles face industrial action from journalists on pensions issue
Eighty-five per cent of survey respondents called for a formal vote on industrial action

August 06, 2007

Industrial action called off in Glasgow
New talks to open on ramifications of new editorial system

July 26, 2007

Herald staff stage 24-hour walk out - more action planned
Compulsory redundancy protest shows no sign of coming to an end

July 23, 2007

Union claims 'great turnout' as 200 journalists walk out
Staff at Newsquest Glasgow back at work after weekend of strike action

July 20, 2007

Mass walkout due at newspapers today
Union says around 270 staff plan to strike from 3pm amid compulsory redundancy dispute

July 19, 2007

News in brief
Lucy Adams lifts top award, plus: Boris visits his old newspaper, and more news in brief

July 17, 2007

Glasgow journalists to strike and 'work to rule'
Union members vote to walk out in protest over compulsory redundancies

July 11, 2007

No new inquiry on Newsquest's purchase of Herald group
"Too late to take any action", says Commission

July 04, 2007

News boss urges union to withdraw strike threat
MD hopes union will "see sense" and call off action on redundancy move

July 03, 2007

Union pushes for national talks as Newsquest drops 'pension bombshell'
£65m pension fund deficit claim could cost staff more than £40 a month to put right

Investigative journalism course to give students chance to crack live case
Groundbreaking MSc students could hand new leads to the authorities

June 27, 2007

NUJ members to ballot on industrial action over compulsory redundancies
Union says the company has gone back on an agreement to avoid compulsory job cuts

June 15, 2007

Herald publisher invests £4m to expand printing plant
Move will allow full-colour printing and vastly increase capacity

June 13, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
More news from the press watchdog on how readers' complaints have been addressed

June 12, 2007

Regional press snappers in line for Picture Editors' Awards glory
Judges reveal their favourites after more than 8,500 images were received for prestigious event

May 30, 2007

UEFA Cup Spanish editions give Herald a sales lift
Full pre- and post-match coverage for Spanish football fans as Glasgow hosts cup final

May 24, 2007

Union petition on Newsquest cost-cutting tops 1,000 names
Move to maintain newspapers' position and authority comes after company announcement

April 23, 2007

Herald and Times staff among top winners at Scottish Press Awards
Full list of winners revealed as Daily Record takes top prize

April 16, 2007

Search for student talent offers foot in the industry door
Herald offers four-week paid placement for Scottish Student Press Awards winner

April 11, 2007

Staff fear more jobs could go due to ad revenue shortfall
Newsquest workers fear they could bear the brunt of cost-saving measures

April 05, 2007

Prizes for Herald and Evening Times in press photography awards
Glasgow papers bring home the prizes from prestigious annual awards

March 16, 2007

Regional press snappers make Scottish photography shortlist
More than 3,000 entries are cut to final shortlist for April awards date

March 06, 2007

Scottish Press Awards shortlist announced
See who has made the cut in 18 categories ahead of next month's final

January 26, 2007

Herald writer scoops Workworld media award
"True all-rounder" is named Regional Newspaper Journalist of the Year

November 15, 2006

Pay date change protest journalists set strike date
Union members also plan continuous 'work to rule'

November 09, 2006

Union members vote to strike in pay date change protest
Industrial action "looks unavoidable" says NUJ

October 23, 2006

Newsquest sees video content produced across the group
September saw video clips viewed more than 45,000 times

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

October 05, 2006

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

August 25, 2006

Scots titles' video news brings Festival red carpet interviews to life
Daily online video diaries produced in Newsquest/PA collaboration

August 23, 2006

Glagow lensman sees work displayed at World Press Photo exhibition
Award-winning work is showcased in Scotland as part of 40-country tour

August 01, 2006

Former Herald reporting duo bid to keep human rights in the headlines
Award-winning journalists will tour the world to cover rights abuse issues

July 26, 2006

Former Evening Times man captures naked photoshoot
Photographer was on hand as volunteers bared all and posed for bar-room scenes

May 26, 2006

Herald expands digital offering with facsimile edition
Glasgow paper is aiming for a world wide audience with new subscription package

May 22, 2006

Paul Horrocks set to be next Society of Editors president
Manchester Evening News editor is nominated vice-president

April 27, 2006

Scots photographers are focus of success at press awards
Cate Gillon does the double in competition which attracted more than 3,000 entries

April 13, 2006

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Complaints of inaccuracy, harassment and intrusion are resolved

March 31, 2006

Scots journalist mounts Italian election bid
Herald man contests special seat set up for Italian expatriates

Former editor of The Herald dies
Alastair got first job after a series of letters to the opinion page - and ended up as editor

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 09, 2006

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

March 03, 2006

Student press awards are launched
Cash and work experience at The Herald are among the prizes up for grabs

February 28, 2006

Regional snappers hoping to be a picture of success
Host of Picture Editors' Awards nominations for local news staff - see the full shortlist here

February 02, 2006

Job axe fears for Scottish titles
Major review sparks job fears for Glasgow Herald, Sunday Herald and Evening Times staff

January 31, 2006

McGhee takes over at The Herald
Move to sister paper for Evening Times editor Charles

January 10, 2006

Glasgow press photo exhibition pulls in the crowds
Newspapers' picture archives are put on display

January 09, 2006

Former regional editors named among most influential
Keith Whetstone and Arnold Kemp are added to dictionary of people who have shaped British history

December 02, 2005

Sudden departure for Herald's Douglas Home
Glasgow editor steps down after five years at Newsquest title

October 28, 2005

Former Herald journalist has died, aged 70
Stewart Fraser followed his father into the business

October 11, 2005

Herald man shortlisted for Paul Foot journalism honour

September 28, 2005

Herald journalist picks up top accolade for human rights reporting

September 16, 2005

News in brief
NUJ is looking for answers - plus PTC accreditation for Bournemouth, and more news in brief

May 25, 2005

Herald honours journalism talent of the future

May 24, 2005

Picture perfect photographers celebrate at Picture Editors' Awards
Yorkshire Post, The Herald and Oxford Mail are among the winners. See the full list here

April 25, 2005

Scottish media party as prizes are handed out

April 15, 2005

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Action by newspapers after complaint from mother - plus more news from the PCC

April 13, 2005

Regional titles in running for prizes at Newspaper Awards

April 04, 2005

Scottish Press Awards shortlist announced

March 21, 2005

Herald named Newspaper of the Year

March 18, 2005

Herald competition offers work experience and cash