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Hull and East Riding Daily Mail

November 21, 2008

Sixty jobs to go at printing plant
Grimsby plant losses add to total in Northcliffe staff reduction

November 20, 2008

Northcliffe trio team up to beat bridge toll hike
Proposed price jump is 'A Toll Too Far' for dailies

November 17, 2008

Multimedia approach pays off for Mail
Judges praised innovative news team as its scoops four media prizes

November 14, 2008

High fives as Mail scoops top Yorkshire prize again
Four awards for Northcliffe daily with Harrogate Advertiser named best weekly

October 30, 2008

Tigers success boosts newspaper sales and web hits
Hull Daily Mail's coverage of debut season is boon for Northcliffe title

September 26, 2008

More than 50 print jobs under threat
Consultation begins over future of Grimsby plant

August 18, 2008

Mail goes multimedia on historic first day of Premier League
Newspaper 'puts down marker' for season's coverage after opening day victory

August 14, 2008

Next generation of subs pass newspaper diploma
Training scheme helps editors tackle industry skills shortage

July 17, 2008

Star-studded line-up for Society of Editors conference
Andrew Marr to present prize in memory of Tony Bevins

June 16, 2008

Brave reporter wins standing ovation
Leukaemia sufferer honoured with industry prize

May 29, 2008

Sales hike for Tigers' promotion special
Online bonanza too for Hull & East Riding Mail in wake of Wembley triumph

May 28, 2008

Mail dedicates entire edition to Tigers play-off victory
City's paper claims series of firsts and exclusives as Premier League football is secured

May 07, 2008

Readers signing up in droves to newspaper's sports text service
Service differentiates through providing breaking news only

May 01, 2008

Northcliffe targets 87 news websites as next generation is launched
Stability and search engine performance the key as new look and new function goes live

April 23, 2008

Newspaper's online user-generated content trial wins a top award for innovation
Find out who won what at the 2008 Newspaper Awards, run by Production Journal

April 03, 2008

New editor for Northcliffe daily newspaper
Mel Cook moves over from Hull to take up first editorship

February 11, 2008

Home fixture as new sports editor leaves the Spanish sun
Hull Daily Mail signs up new sports supremo after 16 years in Spanish capital

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

February 08, 2008

Mail campaign sees thousands fall silent for anniversary of trawler tragedy
Triple Trawler Tragedy "not consigned to history" as reporter's idea results in major commemoration

February 06, 2008

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

January 30, 2008

Mail users to set the agenda and provide content for regional news website
New online relationship between the Hull Daily Mail and its readers could be rolled out across whole Northcliffe group

January 11, 2008

Ex-hack seeks contributions to practical guide for trainees
News man wants to balance theory with practice to help newsroom newcomers

November 26, 2007

Mail crowned Yorkshire's best for fourth time
Hull & East Riding Mail wins crown for fourth time in five years

November 01, 2007

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

October 16, 2007

Shortlist announced for Yorkshire Press Awards
Find out who is in the running for a prize as the county's best journalism talent is honoured

October 12, 2007

Digital excellence recognised at local media awards
Online investment from local newspaper groups helps winners strike gold

October 11, 2007

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

October 10, 2007

Editor speaks out over Bronson interview
Readers split over article - but Mail says it did not glorify notorious prisoner

October 09, 2007

Notorious lifer Bronson gives exclusive interview to Hull paper
Top-security prisoner says "sorry" as Mail calls him in advance of parole chance

October 05, 2007

Mail's video journalist joins clipper crew for round the world race
Sailing novice files from the Atlantic as a fully-fledged crew member

September 27, 2007

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

September 11, 2007

Holdthefrontpage secures digital media awards nomination
HTFP wins place on shortlist for a prize at the Newspaper Society's annual awards

July 11, 2007

Mail presents multi-media dossier to floods minister
Mail takes the fight for help to Government with video, pictures and cuttings of county's devastation

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 29, 2007

Citizen snapper star in Hull floods coverage
Mail readers sent in more than 400 images in three days: 16-page flood supplement today

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 08, 2007

Mail renews fight for deported woman with P1 plea to immigration minister
Editor calls for MP to personally intervene and reunite family torn apart by "bureaucracy"

May 31, 2007

Papers close Saturday sports editions in online move
Dedicated sports websites replace long-established titles amid falling sales

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

May 21, 2007

Former journalist found dead at home aged 39
Ex-regional press man became lobby correspondent for the nationals

May 15, 2007

News in brief
Plus: talks on future of Society of Editors Yorkshire branch - and more news in brief

May 03, 2007

Mail scores victory in armoured vehicle plea
Campaign calls for soft-top Land Rovers to be withdrawn from conflict hot spots

April 19, 2007

Press call for more protection for UK troops
Mail tackles "scandal" of soldiers on patrol in soft-top Land Rovers

April 02, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
"Pagans don't like animal sacrifices", says reader - plus more from the PCC

February 01, 2007

Sports desk staff from three local papers team up for radio phone-in
Experts take to the airwaves as promotion and relegation battles come into focus

December 20, 2006

Judge hears Mail's call for return of deported woman
Yorkshire title hands over dossier of support including 2,000 letters and a DVD of online news bulletins

December 01, 2006

Regional press winners celebrate business journalism success
Trophies, certificates and cash prizes snapped up by talented hacks

November 23, 2006

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

November 22, 2006

Nine regional snappers pass photography NCE
The Sentinel's Matthew Page and Kate Howell from The Argus are also singled out for further praise

October 31, 2006

International award for regional video journalism documentary
Film featured local reporters as they began to cover news from behind a camera

October 12, 2006

Print and web combine to celebrate rugby's big night
Extensive coverage from Mail marks double sporting celebration

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

September 22, 2006

Photographers launch high-res picture library
Former Daily Mail men put agency photo archive online

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 15, 2006

Mail fights for freedom and calls for end to slavery
Petition which targets modern-day slavery follows in footsteps of former campaigning Hull MP

July 31, 2006

More than 40 staff made redundant as Hull press rolls for last time
Production of Mail and sister papers is moved to Grimsby following closure

July 05, 2006

Great Wall experience tests Mail reporter Katy
Six tough days of hills, steps and mountains attract charity fundraising reward

June 28, 2006

Threat to jobs as Northcliffe considers press closure
Consultation begins with 47 production staff as company considers future of 18-year-old press

June 05, 2006

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

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 04, 2006

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

April 07, 2006

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

March 31, 2006

News staff hit with hospital picture ban
In-paper campaign against birth centre closure sparks "keep out" call on new baby pics

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

March 03, 2006

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

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"

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 25, 2005

Mail journalists film the news as well as write it
New service brings in-paper reports to life as staff make their own local video news reports

November 16, 2005

Mail reporter relives his meeting with a killer
Journalist met "desperate" man at house where murder took place

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

Mail staff complete hall makeover
Volunteers roll up their sleeves for Changing Rooms-style transformation

October 20, 2005

From keen cub reporter to lion of sports journalism
Britain's longest-serving rugby league correspondent looks back on a 40-year career

September 14, 2005

Scholarship scheme student starts work as reporter
New graduate completes scheme - and wins inaugural photographic award

September 13, 2005

News in brief
Paper monitors 75 garages, plus: U-turn on crossing patrols - and more regional press news in brief

August 31, 2005

Mail's cup kings coverage celebrates city's success
More than 60 pages are devoted to coverage of local sporting triumph

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 25, 2005

Northcliffe given go ahead for new £50m press
Planning application for Lincolnshire development is given the thumbs up

July 21, 2005

Reporter used as bait in bid to end armed siege
Journalist took part in police operation after man refused to come out until he had spoken to the press

July 12, 2005

Former editor gains Master of Arts degree aged 82
New academic honour for journalist after battle with cancer

July 11, 2005

Regionals rush to cover London blasts
Breaking news gave local newspapers a chance to shine: See the front pages here

June 29, 2005

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

June 27, 2005

Regional editors among speakers at annual society conference
Ways to shore up readership and make best use of the Internet will be among the topics up for debate

June 16, 2005

Mail reporter Katy prepares for China trek
Adventurous journalist will tackle mountain ranges and towering staircases in bid to raise charity cash

June 07, 2005

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Editors offer apologies and amend newspaper archives in response to complaints

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 24, 2005

Northcliffe plans new £50m press
New facility for titles in Hull, Lincoln, Grimsby and Scunthorpe could be up and running in 2007

May 23, 2005

NCE success for ten regional photographers
Two Derby Evening Telegraph snappers get a distinction. See the full pass list and pics

May 04, 2005

Copyright complaint leads to war of words between Mail and club chairman
Story stealing row spills onto pages of match programme and newspaper

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

March 29, 2005

'Joanne' body find prompts news team to work past midnight
Extra 10,000 copies made in early print run to hit the streets alongside the nationals

March 14, 2005

News staff gather to celebrate year's successes

February 25, 2005

Mail unveils 'Newspaper for Now'
Change in reader habits prompts new additions to twin titles

February 23, 2005

'Failed' trainees get NCE as paper is re-marked

December 08, 2004

Mail staff clear allotment so children can grow

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC

December 06, 2004

Mail's cash injection to boost young journalists