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Lancashire Evening Post (Preston)

June 25, 2008

Digital boss who built "Today" network bows out
John steps down from Johnston's online role after 12 years

June 24, 2008

Bolton News takes top regional prize
It's a David and Goliath tale at 17th annual celebration of North-West journalism

April 28, 2008

MEN crowned best daily newspaper at north-west awards
All the editorial winners from the inaugural How-Do Awards

April 15, 2008

Former sub-editor dies at funeral
Newsman spent career at titles in native Lancashire

March 31, 2008

Trio of daily newspapers shortlisted for north-west media celebration
MEN, Daily Post and Lancashire Evening Post go head-to-head at first-ever How-Do Awards

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

January 17, 2008

Scathing editorial after Post is gagged by legal process
Teenage flasher remains anonymous; Argus video sparks investigation and more news in brief

January 10, 2008

Former regional press editor 'relishes' chance to pass on wisdom to students
Lancashire Life Editor Roger Borrell shares knowledge with Preston trainees

January 08, 2008

Electronic screens to replace billboards at Newsquest sales points
Plus new MD for Bath, some agriculture writing awards - and more news in brief

December 17, 2007

Evening Post told to pay out £7,000 after report identifies sex victims
Fines imposed in relation to a report on court proceedings involving a brothel

December 03, 2007

Post overturns youth court restrictions 'in the public interest'
Crime reporter passed a note to the bench to spark successful bid to name defendant

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 11, 2007

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

July 03, 2007

Sister papers are big winners at North West Newspaper Awards
Cumbrian Newspapers' triple win sets the pace at regional awards event

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

June 07, 2007

Nominees revealed for North West Newspaper Awards
Journalists from Liverpool, Blackburn, Oldham and Manchester in with a shout for glory

May 24, 2007

Spring 2007 NCE:News Report
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here

Spring 2007 NCE: Newspaper Practice
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here

Spring 2007 NCE:News Interview
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here

50% pass journalism NCE exams- full list of successful candidates
"Excellent individual answers on many papers," say the examiners - see if you know anyone who passed

Spring 2007 NCE:Logbooks
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here

April 16, 2007

Reporter posed as depressed teens for suicide websites probe
Investigation leads to Crown Court hearing after evidence handed to police

April 03, 2007

The Sun's six trainee subs all get full-time jobs at Wapping
First trainees on sub-editing diploma all secure work after intensive course

March 27, 2007

Commuter Herald wins Free Newspaper of the Year gong
Paper's concept impresses the judges. Plus a win for The Portsmouth News - see the full honour roll here

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 07, 2006

'Lancashire Evening Post no longer only a newspaper' - editor
Sales and online readership boosted by "quiet revolution" in the newsroom

August 25, 2006

Football fans plan grounds tour in memory of sports journalistBy HoldtheFrontPage staff A group of Morecambe football fans are touring all the Conference grounds in 48 hours over the August Bank
Stunt will raise money in honour of Lancashire Evening Post sub-editor who died of a brain tumour

August 15, 2006

News in brief
Plus: Trinity Mirror sells hotgroup recruitment consultancy division - and more news in brief

July 19, 2006

'Best student' picks up award
Coveted prize is handed out in memory of former Post journalist

June 22, 2006

Johnston reports 'no discernible improvement' in ad market
Trading statement from regional publisher says advertising revenues have continued to drop

June 20, 2006

Sports sub-editor loses battle with brain tumour
Tributes are paid to Evening Post journalist who has died aged 50

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

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

April 07, 2006

Student journalist's report makes splash for Evening Post
University newspaper story gets wider audience thanks to newsdesk contacts

March 03, 2006

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

January 05, 2006

Project launched to create digital 'newsroom of the future'
Paper will revolutionise the way its newsroom works as it aims to extend its reach into the community

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 14, 2005

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

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

December 07, 2005

Investigative reporter reveals all to journalism students
Award-winning journalist shares his experiences on a return to his former university

October 07, 2005

Reporter spat at and called names during undercover assignment
Three weeks of traffic warden duty for journalist who got a new job after seeing ad in the paper

September 15, 2005

Post reporter rewarded for outstanding writing

August 31, 2005

Johnston half year profits rise to £82m despite advertising challenges
Latest figures for regional publishing group

July 06, 2005

Prize-winning double for Cumbrian newspapers

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 06, 2005

News staff to face local rivals at North West Newspaper Awards

April 11, 2005

Journalist couple launch PR company
Mason Media will be a "more focused agency" for national and regional media