Leicester Mercury

September 12, 2008

Press photographer caught in eye of the hurricane
Anniversary trip to Cuba proves memorable for wrong reasons

July 12, 2008

Mercury's monthly nostalgia title closes down
Leicestershire Chronicle ceases publication to free-up feature writers' time for other projects

July 03, 2008

Big Green Switch wins campaigning website award
Northcliffe sister site aims to help people live a greener lifestyle

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

May 28, 2008

Intrepid regional press explorers conquer Britain's highest peaks
Mercury foursome complete 24-hour gruelling charity climbs

May 23, 2008

Mercury mountaineers to conquer Three Peaks challenge
Reporter and photographers to take on three highest mountains and raise charity cash

May 02, 2008

Dual focus for Mercury journalists on McCann anniversary as 500 new posters are printed
Leicester Mercury talks to crime experts and examines worldwide media coverage of Madeleine story

April 30, 2008

Key daily newspapers link up for new business web portal
Northcliffe titles band together to boost the East Midlands

April 22, 2008

Prizes for journalists who excelled in their exams
Four newly-qualified reporters have been handed awards

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

December 17, 2007

Mercury journalists abandon strike threat to accept original pay offer
Journalists had claimed a below inflation pay offer left them behind the going rate

December 03, 2007

Mercury journalists vote to take industrial action
Crunch meeting on Thursday to decide the way forward

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

Charity honours Mercury with top award
Newspaper's "invaluable support" is recognised as reader interest drives animal welfare coverage

October 11, 2007

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

October 05, 2007

McCanns give exclusive interview to Leicester Mercury
Couple chose to speak to regional paper for first in-depth interview since being made official suspects

September 27, 2007

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

July 30, 2007

Multi-tasking mum picks up a degree while holding down journalism job
Graduating journalist also had a baby mid-way through her studies

July 26, 2007

Mercury axes website hate mail aimed at McCanns
Editor reveals hundreds of comments are posted each week which cannot be used

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 15, 2007

Mail and Mercury praised for work on community integration and cohesion
Regional titles are singled out for praise in new Government report

June 13, 2007

Trainees scoop prizes for reporting skills
Young journalists are tipped for the top as they begin their newspaper careers

June 05, 2007

Press snappers win their stripes - more exam success for trainees
Two photographers gain distinctions - see the full pass list here

June 01, 2007

Madeleine kidnap dominates local news pages as Mercury raises cash
Regional reporter spent three weeks 'on ground' in Portugal as title focused on local story abroad

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 17, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Private letter of apology from editors helps resolve complaint. Plus more from the PCC

March 13, 2007

Free weekly with '60 second news' to be launched by Mercury
County's rural areas are targeted with new tabloid title

November 23, 2006

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

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 13, 2006

Triple front page scoop for journalism hopeful on work experience
Three work placements bring three front page bylines for student journalist

September 07, 2006

Mercury unveils £12m redevelopment
Health minister Patricia Hewitt and DMGT's Lord Rothermere were among guests at official opening

July 26, 2006

Regional papers making good use of FOI, report shows
Campaign for Freedom of Information looks at how new Act is used to unearth a wide variety of stories

July 14, 2006

Mercury landmark going like clockwork
"High tech" addition is part of £12m HQ revamp

June 22, 2006

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Claims of missing information and wrong quotes are resolved

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 19, 2006

Union fights for right to negotiate with news bosses
Several newspapers are in talks on working with NUJ over pay and conditions

May 04, 2006

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

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"

December 19, 2005

Photographers' NCE successes and awards announced
Dominic Lipinski and Alex Rumford were the star turns in their news photography exams

December 02, 2005

New boss for Evening Telegraph
Former Mercury deputy fills post left vacant by David Penman

November 30, 2005

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

October 06, 2005

Trinity Mirror appoints new editorial development manager
Mercury's Mark will work on best practice for regionals' division

September 22, 2005

Highest score with lowest handicap for Mercury's star golfer
Production editor scoops the "coveted" wooden spoon after a disastrous round

September 19, 2005

Two 'front' pages for relaunched Saturday sports digest
Rugby and football vie for top billing in sports-mad city

September 09, 2005

Online project gives Mercury readers their say
Interactive forum will help paper get even closer to the communities it serves

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 19, 2005

Mercury leads the way as city unites for peace
Paper is praised for its work to promote good inter-faith and inter-cultural relations

July 18, 2005

Mercury MD to retire after 40 years in newspapers
Man behind relaunch and £12m refurbishment will step down later this month

June 29, 2005

Mercury staff muck in to help the homeless
Editorial team swap notebooks and pens for a garden spade as they create an allotment for local hostel

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

June 27, 2005

Photo team nurse aching limbs after conquering Three Peaks
Mecury staff tackle Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon to raise cash for a cause close to their hearts

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 01, 2005

Mercury staff prepare for triple mountain climb
Picture desk team vows to conquer the Three Peaks to raise cash for local hospital

May 31, 2005

Off-diary reporting scoops prize for newcomer
Award is icing on the cake for Gary after scooping a job at the Mercury

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 23, 2005

Change in lifestyles gives Mercury sports edition the red card
Sales hit by growth of TV sport and switch of games from Saturday. We look how other papers are coping

April 29, 2005

Election censorship claim dismissed by editor
No special treatment for party that expected more coverage

April 25, 2005

Multi-million pound investment to transform Mercury offices
40-year-old premises to get an upgrade as city moves forward for the future

April 22, 2005

Sentinel Sunday is named Newspaper of the Year

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 14, 2005

News staff gather to celebrate year's successes

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 11, 2005

PCC chief gives Leicester Mercury Lecture
Q&A session follows Tim Toulmin's PCC presentation

January 07, 2005

Regional press continues to dig deep for tsunami victims

December 23, 2004

Mercury photo gallery names and shames 39 drug dealers

December 02, 2004

Northcliffe profits top £100m

November 17, 2004

Victory for Mercury's battlefield fight

October 25, 2004

Editors speak out on ethnic recruitment
I though there was enough common sense in the world of the regional press not to follow the sheep and indulge in positive discrimination:('Editors speak out on ethnic recruitment).

September 16, 2004

End of year trading shows Northcliffe 'performing well'

August 19, 2004

Judge backs down after reporter's challenge

August 17, 2004

News in brief

August 09, 2004

Mercury sub plays cupid with new dating website

August 03, 2004

Online this is relaunch project complete

July 23, 2004

Mercury earns business award

June 24, 2004

Journalist 'in the money' after investigation

June 23, 2004

Journalism exams record 55 per cent pass rate

June 22, 2004

Journalism prize for former salesman

June 14, 2004

History makes the headlines as web project is launched

June 04, 2004

Profits rise at Northcliffe as circulation decline slows

May 28, 2004

Regional staff set for D-Day anniversary trip

May 13, 2004

'Cyber filth' ban plea is backed

May 12, 2004

Sports agency Empics snapped up by PA

May 11, 2004

Historic cricketing treble for Mercurial bowler

April 29, 2004

'Quality' papers are rewarded

April 28, 2004

Tributes are paid to 'Mr Coalville'
I remember Mac Cherry well. He was, in my opinion, a journalists' journalist.

April 13, 2004

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC

March 31, 2004

Editor to speak at faith and media event

March 23, 2004

Online this is sites relaunch

March 22, 2004

Northcliffe 'performing well'- trading update

March 18, 2004

Regional titles set to compete at Newspaper Awards

March 10, 2004

Newsroom pulls together as Mercury breaks football story

February 24, 2004

Mercury photographer among finalists in sports pic contest

January 30, 2004

New "eyes and ears" at the Mercury

January 15, 2004

Raft of new appointments among Northcliffe top brass

January 12, 2004

News in brief

January 09, 2004

Editorial and sales link to boost figures

December 19, 2003

Mercury rejig as second story breaks on Soham verdict day

December 11, 2003

Students' newshound skills could scoop an award

November 26, 2003

Photographers' success at industry exams

Photographers' success:The winning pictures

Death of former Mercury journalist

November 11, 2003

Poppy first for football/press alliance

November 03, 2003

Paper's 'positive contribution' to society is praised

October 28, 2003

Leak inquiry abandoned after Mercury reveals source

October 16, 2003

Short story to be broadcast despite author's death

October 15, 2003

Cover price rise is "not bad news"

October 08, 2003

Mercury helps to create footballing history

October 07, 2003

Mercury takes readers back in time

September 19, 2003

Death of former Midlands journalist

September 11, 2003

Business offering beefed up for midlands readers

August 28, 2003

Cash lifeline for schools after Mercury pressure

August 12, 2003

Budding journalists given Lotto cash boost

July 21, 2003

Mercury slams minister over funding response

July 17, 2003

Regional editors to speak at conference

July 11, 2003

Fine-dodgers traced as paper names and shames

July 10, 2003

Premiership club and local paper are 'official partners'

July 02, 2003

'Trolley Dolly' offer too good to turn down

July 01, 2003

NCE success for 55 per cent of candidates

May 29, 2003

News in brief

May 20, 2003

Readers help decide how to spend £1bn

May 16, 2003

Royal stamp of approval for Mercury campaign

April 22, 2003

News in brief

March 28, 2003

Choosing when to mentionthe war...

March 26, 2003

Mercury writers boost property pages

March 24, 2003

Mercury pleas lead to Prescott intervention

March 22, 2003

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

March 19, 2003

'Encouraging' for Northcliffe

March 13, 2003

Midlands photographers are a picture of success

March 04, 2003

Veteran journalist dies at 69

February 14, 2003

Children find a family thanks to Mercury

February 07, 2003

Mercury bed campaign prompts official visit

January 24, 2003

Mercury helping readers get back into work

January 14, 2003

Paper's plea:Don't let them die

January 11, 2003

FC takeover supported by Mercury

January 02, 2003

Deputy editor appointed

December 19, 2002

Pilot projects celebrate third birthday

December 18, 2002

NCE success for 44 per cent of candidates

December 13, 2002

Community push for Mercury campaign

December 04, 2002

'Hoot' dunnit?

November 29, 2002

Circulation turnaround keeps Northcliffe on track

November 28, 2002

Trinity Regionals role beckons for Jeremy

November 09, 2002

11-11-11 goes online

September 27, 2002

Mercury to drop edition

September 25, 2002

Northcliffe's "modest revenue growth" as DMGT reorganises

September 20, 2002

News in brief

September 11, 2002

Giving youngsters a bad name?

September 05, 2002

Anthem back after Mercury pressure

August 30, 2002

Midlands move for Marc

August 13, 2002

Death of former art writer

August 09, 2002

Teen reviewer joins the professionals

August 03, 2002

News in brief

July 30, 2002

Please don't pick me

July 26, 2002

News in brief

July 09, 2002

Mercury veteran retires

July 03, 2002

Mercury book records Filberts' final season

July 02, 2002

Fancy a pint, mate?

May 17, 2002

£2m plan boosts Mercury's 'grotspot' campaign

May 16, 2002

Mercury leads the Filbert farewell

April 30, 2002

News in brief

April 16, 2002

Top of the shots: Awards recognise photo talent

April 08, 2002

2002 Newspaper Awards

March 25, 2002

Taking journalism into the gutter

March 20, 2002

"Fastest" campaign success for Mercury

March 15, 2002

Business strength sees DMGT through tough times

March 06, 2002

Death of former picture editor

March 02, 2002

Foxy Lady last hope for Filberts?

March 01, 2002

First BT Media Awards nominations are announced

February 25, 2002

Paper gets international recognition

January 29, 2002

Lineker gives his backing

January 17, 2002

Bid to halt Foxes slide

January 04, 2002

News in brief

December 25, 2001

Mercury staff meet up

December 15, 2001

Volunteers helping to give kids Right to Read

December 10, 2001

Party time at the hive!

December 05, 2001

Mercury urges PM to step in over plane-spotter

November 30, 2001

Life should mean life!

November 28, 2001

Reporter falls victim to 'skimming' scam

November 22, 2001

Mercury poll asks: should life mean life?

November 17, 2001

New book for Mercury writer

November 15, 2001

Festival supplement targets one in three

November 05, 2001

Mercury giving kids Right to Read

November 03, 2001

Mercury helps to stop animals going hungry

November 02, 2001

11-11-11 revived for 2001

October 22, 2001

News in brief

October 16, 2001

Death charge teen named after press appeal
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October 13, 2001

Mercury celebrates achievements

October 09, 2001

Centre for child abuse victims is launched thanks to Mercury

October 08, 2001

A secret yearning to return to school

October 02, 2001

News team up early to chase Foxes story

September 29, 2001

Crime reporter points police in the right direction...

September 24, 2001

Ads accolade for Post

September 17, 2001

Mercury launches campaign to improve road safety

August 28, 2001

Paper's boost to new author

August 17, 2001

All's fair in love... and cricket

August 15, 2001

Death of former Mercury reporter

August 06, 2001

Cash floods in to Mercury fund

July 30, 2001

Leicestershire Beehive publishes 300th site

July 24, 2001

Mercury meets most loyal readers

July 23, 2001

Icke goes back to his newspaper roots

July 16, 2001

Campaign to Stop the Vandals starts to pay off

July 13, 2001

News in brief

July 03, 2001

Mercury picks up award for charity work

June 20, 2001

Mercury journalist goes bananas

June 18, 2001

MRI scan waiting lists to be published thanks to Mercury

June 15, 2001

Mercury marks a year to remember

June 06, 2001

Volunteers please!

May 29, 2001

Tall task for Elaine

May 23, 2001

Mercury to tackle ministers over scan waits

May 21, 2001

Mercury sets re