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Halifax Evening Courier
July 15, 2008
New editor for Johnston Press weekly
Hannah Ridgeway joins the title during 150th anniversary year
June 20, 2008
'Leading light' of journalists' union dies aged 68
Ron Knowles spent 16 years in regional press and led first unofficial chapel pay strike
March 05, 2008
Strategic multimedia plan for Johnston Press as it backs the 'resilience of print'
"Highest editorial standards with strong newspaper content" promise as regional news producer sees profits slip
February 05, 2008
Courier beats the odds to deliver the day's news
Flash floods fail to stop wading delivery agent - see the picture here!
October 26, 2007
Family notice initiative to go live across 281 Johnston Press titles
Social networking elements added to BMD listings online as readers interact
September 12, 2007
Journalist says farewell to Courier after almost 50 years in the newsroom
Gordon Sampson's varied career included spells as editor of the Brighouse Echo and Calderdale News
August 17, 2007
Councillor's press complaint on parking permit story is thrown out
Courier in the clear after press watchdog says readers would not be misled
August 13, 2007
First journalist passes NCE for sub-editors
Courier man makes the grade with new standard launched to tackle shortage of qualified subs
July 27, 2007
Photographer honoured with award in memory of former newsman
Evening Courier lensman receives the Arnie Woods Award
June 20, 2007
Johnston Press signs video deal with PA
Three-year agreement will see news agency supply multimedia packages to group's websites
Media group sees decline in ad revenues slow
Trading update also reveals good news for circulation and contract print revenues
April 13, 2007
Compact Courier gets a sales boost and a thumbs-up from readers
Early three per cent increase gives "encouraging" response for editor
March 29, 2007
Press cracks down on alcohol ID card loophole
Investigation shows how fake IDs can be bought legally
March 20, 2007
Britain's last evening broadsheet to turn tabloid
Big changes as the Courier falls into line with its counterparts nationwide
March 06, 2007
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Plus details of how more complaints against the regional press have been resolved
January 15, 2007
First candidates pass new NCTJ subbing exam
Three out of four gain qualification launched to meet industry needs
December 18, 2006
Johnston unveils first of its new-look websites
Reader research and focus groups tracked viewers' eyes to find best way forward online
November 08, 2006
Courier cleared of wrongdoing over boat tragedy follow-up articles
Widow said news coverage intruded into her grief, but press watchdog says paper acted properly
October 31, 2006
Courier headline triggers attacks on newsagents
Vendors told to use discretion after claim shopkeeper was attacked by man who objected to newsbill
October 11, 2006
Shortlist announced for Yorkshire Press Awards
Find out who's up for regional journalism prizes at event hosted by TV's Harry Gration
June 22, 2006
Johnston reports 'no discernible improvement' in ad market
Trading statement from regional publisher says advertising revenues have continued to drop
June 19, 2006
CBE for Bowdler in Queen's Birthday Honours
Ed Curran, former Newspaper Society president and Echo veteran are also among those to receive awards
June 13, 2006
Former business editor remembered with award for promising trainee
Trophy is presented in the name of journalist who died in a road accident
May 19, 2006
Former editor tells the story of Johnston Press in new book
Takeovers, personalities and key interviews as journalist chases the big story for Life is Local
December 21, 2005
Johnston Press regional divisions to merge
Management reshuffle as regional press structure is reviewed
December 19, 2005
Johnston agrees to buy Scotsman in £160m deal
Sale includes Scotsman newspaper, Edinburgh Evening News, Scotland on Sunday and the Edinburgh Herald & Post
December 13, 2005
Johnston expects to report 'year of progress' despite difficult conditions
Trading update says ad revenues have continued to drop but newspaper sales revenues are up
November 15, 2005
Yorkshire Evening Post named best daily
November 07, 2005
Sir Bernard Ingham to entertain news staff on regional press awards night
October 31, 2005
Evening Courier makes readers 'proud'
Newspaper takes a positive stance after calls from readers
August 31, 2005
Johnston half year profits rise to £82m despite advertising challenges
Latest figures for regional publishing group
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
March 29, 2005
Island editor to retire after 30 years in charge
Successor sought as Lionel Cowin steps down from trio of weeklies
December 16, 2004
Johnston profits to be 'above expectations'
December 14, 2004
47 per cent pass their journalism exams
November 11, 2004
Mail wins through in 'photo-finish' contest
November 02, 2004
Yorkshire's best to be named at industry contest
August 26, 2004
'Excellent' result as Johnston profits hit £77.3m
June 23, 2004
Journalism exams record 55 per cent pass rate
June 17, 2004
Johnston performing 'better than expected'
June 02, 2004
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
April 22, 2004
Egg donation plea shows the power of the press
April 15, 2004
Design change follows content overhaul for Courier
March 18, 2004
Johnston Press signals intent as revenue and profits rise
January 23, 2004
Courier hands over cash to give scheme new lease of life
December 16, 2003
43 per cent pass rate for Autumn NCE
November 10, 2003
Courier calls for asbestos inquiry
October 16, 2003
Ministerial backing for anti-yob crusade
September 22, 2003
Reporter's legal challenge as law lecturer looks on
September 15, 2003
MPs sign up to support booze culture battle
August 28, 2003
Johnston profits up 51 per cent
August 21, 2003
Courier calls time on booze culture
July 01, 2003
NCE success for 55 per cent of candidates
June 19, 2003
Johnston presses ahead
April 28, 2003
Teen hooligans named thanks to Courier
April 04, 2003
New Courier editor to work for 'even greater success'
February 07, 2003
News in brief
January 09, 2003
Editor to stand down after 15 years
December 18, 2002
NCE success for 44 per cent of candidates
November 11, 2002
Courier investigation prompts probe that led to 17 life terms
October 11, 2002
News staff celebrate as prizes are handed out
September 09, 2002
Journalist's death accidental- inquest
June 18, 2002
Newsman dies in road accident
March 13, 2002
"Rare opportunity to acquire quality titles"
Record results for Johnston
March 12, 2002
Johnston plans to buy RIM in £560m deal
February 18, 2002
Trainees' hard work rewarded
February 12, 2002
News in brief
December 21, 2001
Regional press complaints resolved
July 18, 2001
"Thank you" as appeal reaches £800,000
June 27, 2001
Courier appeal nears target
June 22, 2001
Fighting for Calderdale
June 12, 2001
Cancer appeal reaches new landmark figure
May 14, 2001
Courier closing in on target
May 08, 2001
Toilet decision goes downthe pan
May 05, 2001
Paper's fury at merger decision
December 28, 2000
Cancer appeal is halfway there
August 31, 2000
Profits up for Johnston
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