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The Citizen (Gloucester)

December 09, 2008

Reporter gets in touch with his feminine side
Gazette hack samples some 'guy-liner', accolade for racing editor – and more news in brief

November 21, 2008

Sports reporter raises thousands in New York Marathon
Five minutes slashed from personal best, photographer's Christmas cash mission – and more news in brief

September 12, 2008

Running reporter aims to conquer the Big Apple
NYC beckons for sports journalist hoping to finish second marathon

June 06, 2008

Prize-winners' photographs from the EDF Energy South West Media Awards
See all the winners from the the glittering ceremony at the Steam railway museum, in Swindon

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

February 11, 2008

Northcliffe Media enjoys record January online
56 per cent growth in unique visitors year-on-year brings almost 3m to web network

February 06, 2008

Northcliffe begins to reap rewards of online investment
Regional online revenues grow 90 per cent on previous year

January 03, 2008

Citizen boss gets editor-in-chief job
Appointment brings Gloucestershire Media's editorial structure into line with the other Northcliffe centres

November 07, 2007

Press news in brief
Plus: marketing bid for Gloucester, and more regional press news in brief

November 06, 2007

Protest march and rally marks day of action for NUJ
Journalists took the union's message directly to the Society of Editors' conference

November 01, 2007

Newspapers turn to digital platform as Lasting Tribute takes off
Million page views marks milestone for national tribute website

October 11, 2007

Upbeat vibes from Northcliffe at City investor seminar
Media group bosses reveal progress made since sell-offs and acquisitions

September 27, 2007

Northcliffe achieves £45m cost saving target
Trading update also reports that group is continuing to see slowly improving advertising revenues

August 31, 2007

100 per cent increase in web visits for press flood coverage
Surge in traffic as local residents logged on for updates on the floods and water supply issues

July 31, 2007

County papers raise £236,000 for flood victims inside four hours
Sister titles rally support from business community as recovery operation begins

July 25, 2007

Battle to report on floods amid fears of power cuts and water shortages
Portaloos and contingency plans as journalists travel by boat...

July 23, 2007

Newspapers under threat as flooding cuts power to printworks
Print operation transferred as 24-hour press is brought to a halt

July 06, 2007

Northcliffe snaps up 26 Trinity Mirror weeklies for £64m
Sale of south-east titles will affect more than 400 staff and boost circulation by 872,000

June 18, 2007

News group targets sports fans with network of new websites
Dedicated football and rugby team websites will aim to capitalise on papers' unique relationship with clubs

June 13, 2007

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

May 24, 2007

Strong first half of the year for Northcliffe owners DMGT
More than half the £159m operating profit came from outside group's printed titles

April 30, 2007

Shortlist revealed for EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2007
Evening Post, Western Daily Press and Express & Echo lead the field for 2007 awards nominations

March 02, 2007

Press photographer retires from 'best job in the world'
Streakers, royalty and Concorde rank highly for Citizen man Richard Besent

January 11, 2007

Sister titles scoop exclusive with Zara and Mike - 'sport's golden couple'
Gloucester papers' Weekend magazine wins story after 18 months of asking

November 23, 2006

Northcliffe operating profits fall
Regional newspaper revenues also drop - but report shows shortfall "being offset by cost reductions"

October 17, 2006

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

September 21, 2006

Latest Northcliffe figures confirm tough year
Trading update shows ad revenues are down but group remains on target to make £45m annual saving

September 04, 2006

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Unfair dismissal clarification - plus more news in brief from the press watchdog

July 26, 2006

Paper launches wristband bid to save under-threat hospital
"Stroud maternity matters, keep it open", says Citizen

June 05, 2006

Successful NCE candidates - Spring 2006
Who qualified from your newspaper? See the full pass list here

May 31, 2006

'Wake' to mourn Citizen HQ's departure from Gloucester
Coffin parade as politicians, union members and staff mark changes to sister titles

May 25, 2006

850 leave Northcliffe as cost-saving moves kick in
Business report shows progress of £45m reduction plan - and half-yearly results

May 16, 2006

Citizen 'ambassador' left teaching for 37 years of journalism
Man who joined as a sub in 1969 retires after hip replacement op

May 04, 2006

DMGT merges its digital businesses
Northcliffe Electronic Publishing and Associated New Ventures to become AN Digital

May 03, 2006

Citizen links up with student reporters to publish degree work
Media students pen real news stories for newspaper website in pioneering scheme

April 26, 2006

Former regionals man sees trade unionists at work in Iraq
Tim Lezard visits war-torn country to set seeds for new political newspaper

April 07, 2006

New regional editors for Northcliffe
Editorial directors add extra management layer as restructured company takes shape

March 28, 2006

Trade union boost as NUJ man Lezard visits Iraq
Former regional journalist will meet workers setting up their own unions during ten-day trip

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 15, 2006

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

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 31, 2006

Editor's blog widens online appeal of the press
"More debate" after editor's decision to write daily online column

January 12, 2006

Citizen HQ to close in 'streamlining' of sister papers
Jobs at risk as departments prepare to merge at Northcliffe papers

January 10, 2006

Former Citizen man in driving seat for African adventure
Three-week trip will see writer race from Plymouth to Banjul

January 05, 2006

Tsunami special put together by survivor
Edition to mark one year since disaster is written by features editor who witnessed terror

December 14, 2005

Successful NCE candidates - Autumn 2005
Read the full list of hard-working reporters who have qualified as seniors

November 30, 2005

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

November 24, 2005

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

October 28, 2005

Citizen prints edition entirely on pink paper
Evening paper attracts funding from industry to hammer home health message

October 24, 2005

Editor's hair-raising experience
Ian Mean braves charity leg wax - see the pics here

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

July 15, 2005

Citizen brings edition times forward in bid to up sales
New deadlines introduced in response to readers' buying habits

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Woman complains to PCC over reporters' actions - find out how this and other complaints were resolved

July 14, 2005

New MD chosen for Gloucestershire papers
Andrew Blair steps up to succeed Colin Davison

June 30, 2005

Executive move for Northcliffe's Davison
Gloucestershire MD set to take on a newly-created role

June 29, 2005

Citizen snapper going strong after 30 years
Newspaper stalwart still feels pride when he sees his photographs in print

Dream wedding for Gloucestershire journalists
Newsroom colleagues see couple tie the knot three years after meeting at Highbury College

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

June 20, 2005

55 per cent pass rate for Spring NCE
More than 150 reporters qualify as seniors - find out who they are and where they work

June 16, 2005

South West Media Awards winners announced

June 08, 2005

Newspaper criticised for naming and shaming ASBO youths
Green Party is "deeply concerned" over front page coverage and says publicity is not the answer

May 27, 2005

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

May 20, 2005

22 publications in frame for South West media awards

May 12, 2005

The Citizen picks up Regional Newspaper of the Year prize

May 10, 2005

Citizen wins right to name teenage gang members
Newspaper turns spotlight on ASBO yobs after reporting restrictions are lifted

May 05, 2005

Editor gets his hands dirty in election job swap
The Citizen's Ian Mean spends the day as a hospital cleaner as part of paper's election coverage

April 13, 2005

Regional titles in running for prizes at Newspaper Awards

March 22, 2005

Northcliffe 'continuing to perform well'
Trading update shows circulation and advertising revenues are ahead of last year

March 17, 2005

Citizen snapper swims with sharks
Simon joins killers in aquarium - and we have the pics!

February 24, 2005

Regional press effort raises £2.5m for tsunami victims
Charity thanks industry for "unprecedented" response which saw it link up with 42 titles

February 01, 2005

End of an era as 'Mr Citizen' retires

January 07, 2005

Regional press continues to dig deep for tsunami victims

December 30, 2004

Journalist escapes tsunami terror

December 14, 2004

47 per cent pass their journalism exams

December 02, 2004

Northcliffe profits top £100m

November 30, 2004

Editor takes campaigners to to meet Defence Secretary

November 10, 2004

'Letters to journalist' land councillor on disrepute charge

October 06, 2004

Editor's lecture inspires young writers

September 16, 2004

End of year trading shows Northcliffe 'performing well'

August 23, 2004

News in brief

August 03, 2004

Online this is relaunch project complete

June 04, 2004

Profits rise at Northcliffe as circulation decline slows

March 31, 2004

The Citizen in crowned Newspaper of the Year

March 29, 2004

Photographers' Everyday work is rewarded

March 22, 2004

Northcliffe 'performing well'- trading update

March 15, 2004

Editors join forces to reverse 'baffling' proposal

March 02, 2004

Praise for Citizen in Commons debate

February 19, 2004

Regional press in the running for top awards

January 27, 2004

City's evening newspaper reveals plans to relocate

January 15, 2004

Raft of new appointments among Northcliffe top brass

December 03, 2003

Head of content runs gauntlet of anger on 'terrorist' case

November 04, 2003

MPs line up to support Citizen's plea

August 12, 2003

News in brief

July 24, 2003

Citizen writes to PM asking for minister for elderly

July 10, 2003

Council applauded for fighting 'gag'

July 03, 2003

God save us from the press release

Hugh works his last day in The Citizen newsroom

July 01, 2003

NCE success for 55 per cent of candidates

June 04, 2003

News in brief

May 16, 2003

Hugh prepares for his 'Independence Day'

March 22, 2003

It ain't half hot mum!Newsrooms react to war

March 19, 2003

'Encouraging' for Northcliffe

February 17, 2003

Judge makes a U-turn on his U-turn - and bans the press

February 08, 2003

Citizen power might sweep away guns

February 07, 2003

News in brief

January 31, 2003

Papers respond to claims of inaccuracy and breaches of privacy

January 18, 2003

Staff promoted at two regionals

January 17, 2003

Former reporter returns to old news patch for top PR job

January 13, 2003

Death of former Citizen man

January 07, 2003

Banished to the stands - still surrounded by stewards

January 06, 2003

Paper accused of "sensationalising" case

December 16, 2002

News in brief

December 12, 2002

Old before his time

December 03, 2002

Former Citizen journalist dies aged 64

November 29, 2002

Circulation turnaround keeps Northcliffe on track

November 05, 2002

"We're backing Gloucester!"

November 04, 2002

Prescott targeted in Bobbies plea

October 31, 2002

News in brief

October 18, 2002

Building a career for myself...

October 05, 2002

Research tool proving popular

September 14, 2002

Prescott's "no" to The Citizen

September 12, 2002

Gloucester evening appoints new editor

September 04, 2002

Concert to honour former journalist

September 02, 2002

Death of former sports editor

August 23, 2002

Evening Post editor named

August 08, 2002

Top prize for best portfolio

August 03, 2002

News in brief

June 19, 2002

Long-serving journalist Bill dies at 74

June 10, 2002

Sumo you win, sumo you lose

April 04, 2002

Reporter Aisling is no April fool

March 13, 2002

David has a mind-altering experience...

February 25, 2002

Is the Citizen a load of rubbish?

February 22, 2002

News in brief

February 19, 2002

Down memory Lane

February 15, 2002

Car vs bike bid to beat the jams

February 07, 2002

News in brief

February 06, 2002

Still enjoying the job, 40 years on

January 31, 2002

"Old" technology boost for paper

January 16, 2002

Papers team up to demand action

January 09, 2002

News in brief

December 27, 2001

Victory for care campaign?

December 12, 2001

News in brief

December 07, 2001

News in brief

More than just a good read

November 23, 2001

Citizen asks readers to help 'hoglets'

November 21, 2001

Citizen bid to save DJ from axe

November 05, 2001

Reporter beats the odds

October 26, 2001

The Citizen asks - who are the better drivers?

October 17, 2001

Citizen names murder suspect on TV show

October 04, 2001

90,000 sign papers' petitions for public inquiry

September 24, 2001

Ads accolade for Post

September 19, 2001

In the Navy

September 12, 2001

Blunkett asks readers what they think

September 04, 2001

School days revisited

Readers relive Gloucester siege with the Citizen

September 01, 2001

F&M campaigns stepped up

August 31, 2001

Citizen backs plans to solve abandoned cars problem

August 28, 2001

Citizen launches Community Awards

August 25, 2001

Citizen editor speaks out over Fred West documentaries

August 15, 2001

Sponsorship deal for community websites

Media campaign forces internal inquiry

August 14, 2001

Citizen is a global hit

August 03, 2001

Court request thrown out

July 31, 2001

Campaign against home care price hikes gains support

July 20, 2001

Citizen readers vote to cull the gulls

July 19, 2001

News in brief

July 06, 2001

Phase in price hikes, demands Citizen

July 03, 2001

Campaigning since 1876

July 02, 2001

Citizen appeals for Blunkett to get tough on drug dealers

June 21, 2001

Schools re-open after disaster

Not a bad read for a halfpenny

June 19, 2001

Citizen urges cyclists to keep their lid on

June 18, 2001

Moonlighting start for newspaper properietor

June 04, 2001

Birthday special for Citizen's 125th

May 17, 2001

Matthew's May madness

May 04, 2001

Tourism bid in editor'sday out

May 01, 2001

Family in touch thanks to Citizen's tale

March 24, 2001

Who's a pretty polly?

March 20, 2001

Final chapter fornewsman Bill

March 07, 2001

Sudden death of features editor

February 07, 2001

'We're all to blame' says Citizen

January 31, 2001

Citizen crushes cars

January 26, 2001

Bygones clue leads to brothers meeting

January 24, 2001

Reporters find babies for sale

January 08, 2001

Car dumpers are targeted

December 18, 2000

Depressing poem sparks suicide panic

December 08, 2000

Press clipping admitted as evidence

December 04, 2000

Break the chain

Two newspapers are thanked for blood donor drives

November 20, 2000

A rose by any other name...

November 18, 2000

Citizen hands petition to PM

November 17, 2000

Poster plea by Citizen to trace mum of 'baby in a bag'

November 14, 2000

Explosion prompts public inquiry call

October 12, 2000

Boogie nights for Matthew

September 28, 2000

John puts up a Bookshelf

September 16, 2000

Who's that in my seat?

September 08, 2000

Citizen saves a life

September 06, 2000

Wild cat tales

August 24, 2000

Citizen's anti-drugs stance

August 18, 2000

New deputy for Bristol

August 12, 2000

Ambulance challenge

August 11, 2000

Break the Chain

August 09, 2000

Queen Mum and a taste of steak and kidney

August 07, 2000

Pika- Pika- Pikachu!

August 01, 2000

Keep Your Lid On safety message

July 25, 2000

Papers united in ensuring parents' voices are heard

July 12, 2000

Experience counts

July 06, 2000

Citizen scrutiny on prices

July 01, 2000

Vivid memories brought to life

June 28, 2000

Moves for recognition

June 14, 2000

Hope in quest for wartime medals

June 12, 2000

Northcliffe profits reach £38m

Campaign brings heroin busts

June 10, 2000

Clean sheets investigation

June 05, 2000

In search of romance

May 29, 2000

Uniting to reunite loved ones and friends

May 26, 2000

"Scrap it" says The Citizen

May 19, 2000

A pint with your pinta

May 18, 2000

New blood donors respond to call

May 10, 2000

The night I nearly died

April 20, 2000

Climbdown on secrecy a victory for The Citizen

Reporter's mum helps campaign

April 03, 2000

Echo photographers scoop awards

March 10, 2000

Help for the homeless

February 14, 2000

Cat tales from the West Country

February 12, 2000

New degree course for would-be journalists