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Evening Star (Ipswich)

May 12, 2008

Society of Editors announces new president
Evening Star's Nigel Pickover unanimously nominated to take over top role

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 31, 2008

Football shirt fever for newspaper charity campaign
Evening Star's award-winning initiative gathers pace ahead of big derby match

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

February 21, 2008

Late press run to cover guilty verdict in prostitute murder trial
Evening Star replates front page to carry all-important verdict in Suffolk murders

February 05, 2008

News staff show their hearts of gold as charity haul is doubled by company
More than 70 Archant staff had their fundraising efforts matched at the end of last year

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

January 10, 2008

Star columnist becomes model in calendar shoot for news fans
Tongue-in-cheek effort for writer who wants to please his audience

January 09, 2008

First online-only contest for Suffolk newspaper uses intervactive mapping
Google Maps technology was used so that voters could see exactly where each entrant lived

November 09, 2007

Reporters stationed along the coast as flood waters threaten
"Operation Gold" for Star as biggest story for years breaks at just the right time

November 05, 2007

Press news in brief
Plus: Fast fire coverage for E&E - and more regional press news in brief

October 24, 2007

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

September 18, 2007

David Cameron backs Star during visit to newspaper offices
MP records a special video message urging readers to get behind Somebody's Daughter campaign

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 09, 2007

Changes to Star pave way for full colour papers across media group
Move to new press makes print colour offering "biggest in regional press industry"

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

June 28, 2007

Star's ice press ball is a double success
More than £35,000 raised for charity at annual press ball in its 11th year

June 26, 2007

Star's ice press ball is a double success
More than £35,000 raised for charity at annual press ball in its 11th year

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

Editor faces toughest fight yet - and boxing bout with world champion
Can Nigel crack it against a karate champ?
Mid-life slimming quest could be the key

April 24, 2007

Features editor poses e-fit challenge to police - see the results here
Journalist springs surprise test on top officer after face-to-face interview

March 13, 2007

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

January 17, 2007

Star looks to protect communities amid house building boom plan
Campaign shows support for readers in rural areas

January 16, 2007

Star trio promoted to key newsdesk positions
Appointments made to bring together web and print offering for Suffolk's evening paper

January 08, 2007

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

January 02, 2007

Crash diet reporter learns to eat again after dropping 7st
Journalist gave up food for 200 days - but says tucking back in was even harder

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 20, 2006

Police chief warns editors on potential murder trial prejudice
Editors' body calls for review of contempt laws as global media runs with suspects' details

November 15, 2006

New e-editions for Star attracting readers abroad
Main paper and sporting title are now available online as in print

November 06, 2006

Star launches fight as scores of specialist nurses face the axe
"Nursing angels are being slapped in the face," says editor

October 05, 2006

Double wedding bell joy for Star news staff
Crime reporter and deputy news editor walk down the aisle within two weeks of each other

August 30, 2006

Crash diet reporter loses 4st in 100 days
Success as nutrient shakes replace food for resolute Rebecca

August 21, 2006

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

August 09, 2006

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

July 07, 2006

Extreme diet for reporter aiming to shed 7st
"I'm going 100 days without food", promises Star's Rebecca

July 04, 2006

Redcoat? Bluecoat? Features man James is 'funstar' for the day
Journalist entertains the crowds as he swaps newsroom for a holiday camp

June 27, 2006

Press ball smashes £250,000 fundraising target
More than 300 guests enjoyed Masquerade-themed evening organised by Ipswich Star

June 14, 2006

Paper hopes to score sales boost with special 'England Star'
3,000 extra copies were published as news team took advantage of early kick-off for on-day coverage

April 13, 2006

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

March 07, 2006

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

February 15, 2006

Star calls on Govt to override health chiefs' closure decision

February 08, 2006

Bride-to-be reporter shares her plans for the big day in Star's new column
Excited writer gives readers an insight into preparations as she pens light-hearted diary

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

December 21, 2005

Kindred Spirits column hits the bookshelves
New collection of Evening Star articles is published

November 28, 2005

Evening Star leads £50,000 bid to catch a killer
Editor rallies consortium to help solve notorious murder

August 24, 2005

Asylum seeker's thanks for press coverage and reader support
Letters page was flooded with mail in support of teenager's efforts to stay in Britain

August 23, 2005

Union to boycott newspaper awards
Staff take exception to editorial cuts

August 19, 2005

Terri campaign raises £376,000 - and counting
Young burns victim still touching the heart strings of Suffolk readers

July 11, 2005

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

July 08, 2005

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

July 04, 2005

Star press ball is a magical success
More than 300 guests are entertained by Paul Daniels during an evening of fundraising

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 27, 2005

Tributes paid to former Star sub Carol
Journalist and theatre critic was "a great friend and loyal colleague"

May 26, 2005

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

May 11, 2005

Star joins sister titles at new press
Evening paper takes advantage of extra colour - and hopes it will boost sales

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 31, 2004

Evening Star in morning edition 'first'

December 15, 2004

Red's ahead in the syndication game

December 08, 2004

'Substantial' damages paid after regional press libel

November 23, 2004

Prize-winners party the night away

November 03, 2004

City honour for former news group chairman

September 10, 2004

Evening Star unveils lasting tribute to murdered schoolgirl

August 09, 2004

Archant profits on the up

July 15, 2004

County honour for Archant chairman

July 02, 2004

Press ball is a spellbinding success

July 01, 2004

News group's future under the spotlight

June 10, 2004

Murdered cameraman began career at Evening Star

May 20, 2004

Archant staff get £900,000 of free shares

April 27, 2004

Star puts up £500 bounty to snare bird killer

March 18, 2004

Regional titles set to compete at Newspaper Awards

March 12, 2004

Profits up at Archant

March 05, 2004

Move to bring publishing departments closer together

March 02, 2004

Double promotion as Star makes changes

February 19, 2004

Regional press in the running for top awards

February 10, 2004

Archant fundraisers hit goldmine for charity

January 23, 2004

Sub-editor remembers school days with Darkness star
Re The Darkness:

January 20, 2004

Mike is named deputy editor

January 19, 2004

Survey reveals journalists' views on PR agencies

January 12, 2004

Texting services to boost reader interactivity

January 06, 2004

New Year changes to Star news team

December 10, 2003

'On the run' reporter visits open prison village

November 26, 2003

Eight jobs to go at Suffolk titles

October 09, 2003

Donor first for media group

September 23, 2003

Final whistle for Tony

September 17, 2003

Up, down, round and around...

August 01, 2003

Star archives will be new resource

July 16, 2003

Dave's photographic memory

July 09, 2003

Press watchdog chairman on fact-finding mission to Archant HQ

July 07, 2003

Star turn brings in £25,900

June 23, 2003

Future of newspaper group is in the hands of its staff

June 05, 2003

Seven up as trainees make the grade

May 19, 2003

Paper played pivotal role in murder hunt

April 22, 2003

Ad revenues help Archant to increased profit

April 17, 2003

Gulf tour for regional press draws to close

March 31, 2003

Old Star stands the test of time

March 21, 2003

News in brief

March 15, 2003

New title hits the streets of Suffolk

March 14, 2003

Regional press staff fly to Middle East

February 26, 2003

Regional newspapers' war correspondents prepare to fly

January 23, 2003

Cash incentive to find answers

January 06, 2003

Paper puts up £1,000 for murder case DNA test

December 24, 2002

Archant backing for new daily tabloid

December 07, 2002

News in brief

NVQ success for Archant trainees

November 20, 2002

Newspaper staff celebrate

November 13, 2002

Star man gets red card over Town revelation

October 25, 2002

New recruit secures naming of youth

October 23, 2002

Archant poised to acquire media assets

October 08, 2002

Presses roll at Ipswich

October 07, 2002

Star backs media bid

September 25, 2002

Papers respond to inaccuracy and breach of privacy claims

August 20, 2002

Ipswich ran presses for 5pm special edition

August 19, 2002

Archant announces increased profits

August 14, 2002

90 per cent back "name and shame" plan

August 03, 2002

Star wins victory in killer gaps fight

July 30, 2002

Star uncovers nuclear security danger

July 23, 2002

Fun, games and praise for Archant staff

July 22, 2002

Two editors tell the Queen of papers' role

July 12, 2002

True Star performer reveals the secret of success

July 09, 2002

He knows the meaning of success... like Thunderball

Regionals across the UK scoop press awards

June 28, 2002

Attackers convicted after paper's plea

June 25, 2002

Publisher launches learning resource

June 22, 2002

Press arrives in East Anglia

June 21, 2002

Editor calls for Blunkett apology

June 18, 2002

News company seeks new idol

June 10, 2002

Health fight pledge from Star

June 05, 2002

Readers have their say on redesign

Editors meet PM

June 01, 2002

Star's bid to catch rapist

May 31, 2002

Blair backs Star

May 18, 2002

Argus and Star top awards list

May 15, 2002

Communicating with the communicators

May 13, 2002

Star court victory - but fightis no easier

May 01, 2002

Regional news publishers in "top 100" list

Archant posts record profits

April 30, 2002

Six murderers are walking free: Paper offers reward

April 29, 2002

Out of the the frying pan, into the fire

April 10, 2002

Double colour from £1.5m project

April 08, 2002

News in brief

2002 Newspaper Awards

April 05, 2002

Newspaper image could be adopted by football club

April 02, 2002

News in brief

April 01, 2002

Regional editors decide on Queen Mother coverage

March 23, 2002

Star's £100,000 effort

March 20, 2002

Anglian papers forge new link

March 16, 2002

Newspaper group appoints chief executive

March 07, 2002

Sex offender forced out after Star campaign

March 06, 2002

From Ecng to Archant

March 02, 2002

Star a success on open market!

February 28, 2002

Freed rapist 'too dangerous', warns Star

February 26, 2002

'Dream comes true' as former comp wins editorship

Star unmasks "menace"

February 13, 2002

Arise Sir Bobby!

February 12, 2002

Death of a Princess

February 09, 2002

Star to fight council "quirks"

February 08, 2002

News in brief

February 02, 2002

Media group will change its name

January 10, 2002

Corporate makeover on the cards for Ecng

December 25, 2001

Graphics team aid murder hunt

November 23, 2001

Will you still love me, "toomorrow"?

November 22, 2001

Honours shared at industry awards

November 02, 2001

News in brief

October 19, 2001

Editor pays tribute to Ipswich MP

September 14, 2001

News in brief

September 05, 2001

Tractor Boy is "real"!

July 30, 2001

Evening Star puts minister on the spot

July 27, 2001

News in brief

July 21, 2001

Star chooses its top School Reporters

July 18, 2001

What can the matter be?

July 06, 2001

Regional press award winners celebrate

July 03, 2001

Having a ball with the Star

June 18, 2001

Lost pals solution online

June 15, 2001

Weapons poll backs toy sales

May 21, 2001

Row over deadly roundabout

May 19, 2001

Mother flees scene of horror

May 03, 2001

Star reaps the benefits of footballing success

April 10, 2001

Nothing to write home about

March 26, 2001

Teen revolution at the Star

March 24, 2001

Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!

March 15, 2001

"Show her you care"

February 27, 2001

Co-op divi boosts appeal

February 19, 2001

Evening Star campaign on verge of victory

February 06, 2001

Clever Trevor scoopscoveted prize

January 12, 2001

New assistant editor at the Star

January 10, 2001

Star gains national publicity for dramatic rescue pictures

December 14, 2000

Eight drink-drivers named by Evening Star

December 02, 2000

Grant lookalike in starring role

December 01, 2000

Blair's admiration forTractor Boys

November 18, 2000

Star bid to untangle bus chaos

November 16, 2000

Tractor boys plough up the Premier League

October 13, 2000

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September 30, 2000

Reporter quizzes police chief

September 29, 2000

New look Star celebrates sales boost

September 21, 2000

They think it's Pickover - it is now!

September 16, 2000

Evening Star murder reward boosted to £25,000

Delays spark Police Watch

September 13, 2000

Crisis bites in the regions

August 19, 2000

Star coverage for Premiership new boys

August 04, 2000

Six papers back air aid

July 10, 2000

Press Gazette award winners

May 31, 2000

Tabloid stars with broadsheet treatment as town celebrates

April 20, 2000

Paper takes itself to PCC in storm over rapist

April 07, 2000

BT awards shortlist unveiled