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March 12, 2010
Echo helps African youngsters learn English
Schools project wins overseas readers for regional daily

March 01, 2010
Photo editor's bid to quit the smokes for good
Blog and column keep readers informed of effort to break habit

February 12, 2010
Echo leads way on football club takeover
Nationals play catch-up after Notts County deal

December 07, 2009
Paper's bid to buy vital life-saving equipment
Campaign aims to supply tools to cut cardiac deaths

October 05, 2009
New era for Echo as office move takes place
Paper moves to new home after 25 years

August 13, 2009
Big kick-off heralds sports sites' relaunch
Daily will offer running commentary on big games

June 24, 2009
Echo confirms office move for October
New HQ will be paper's fourth home in 116 years

May 21, 2009
Newspaper office to become part of university
Echo set to move to new premises down the road

March 20, 2009
Reporter joins the ranks of the men in black
Echo man achieves 100pc in FA exam

February 25, 2009
Regional editor defends production hub plan
Job cuts 'may be only way to maintain local content'

February 23, 2009
Central subbing hubs for Northcliffe dailies
Jobs under threat in production shake-up

More newspapers fight back against the downturn
A round-up of credit crunch campaigns in the local press

December 22, 2008
Rhys Jones trial proves major web success for Echo
Page impressions top 100,000 as live blog again attracts readers

November 21, 2008
Sixty jobs to go at printing plant
Grimsby plant losses add to total in Northcliffe staff reduction

September 26, 2008
More than 50 print jobs under threat
Consultation begins over future of Grimsby plant

August 21, 2008
Latest new-look newspaper websites go live
Northcliffe continues rollout of revamped thisis websites

August 14, 2008
Next generation of subs pass newspaper diploma
Training scheme helps editors tackle industry skills shortage

June 24, 2008
New business venture for newspaper's online production chief
MEN Media's internet production head sets up own company, Archant London launches new green awards – and more news in brief

June 10, 2008
Media intervention in court secures identification of 'home alone' woman as child's mother
PA and the Lincs Echo persuade judge to lift reporting restriction in neglect case

May 01, 2008
Well-known newspaper print manager has died, aged 43
Lincolnshire Echo man moved to Grimsby to further his career

April 30, 2008
Key daily newspapers link up for new business web portal
Northcliffe titles band together to boost the East Midlands

March 31, 2008
Newspaper campaigns for rape crisis centre
Echo bid to secure specialist centre backed by police, victims and charities

March 25, 2008
District pages to go in newspaper reshuffle
Echo reporter will continue Gainsborough coverage for sister weekly

February 21, 2008
Reporter Mark becomes Fatboy Slim
Award-winning journalist Mark Nicholls is celebrating after shedding almost one fifth of his body weight

February 18, 2008
Tributes paid as former journalist is claimed by cancer, aged 45
"Although we knew she would not have a long life, we thought she'd have a good few years" - father

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

January 03, 2008
News editor's New Year's Eve baby makes the news
New Year celebration of a different kind as Echo journalist gives birth

November 01, 2007
Newspapers turn to digital platform as Lasting Tribute takes off
Million page views marks milestone for national tribute website

October 30, 2007
'My life as a journalist and clown', by former Echo writer
Roll up, roll up - former features man takes time to look back on an unusual career

October 11, 2007
Upbeat vibes from Northcliffe at City investor seminar
Media group bosses reveal progress made since sell-offs and acquisitions

September 27, 2007
Northcliffe achieves £45m cost saving target
Trading update also reports that group is continuing to see slowly improving advertising revenues

September 26, 2007
Judge refuses to ban reports of abuse claims - despite lack of a conviction
Court is told that press should be allowed to publish a balanced report and give details of mitigation

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

May 31, 2007
Papers close Saturday sports editions in online move
Dedicated sports websites replace long-established titles amid falling sales

April 26, 2007
Regional press runners make the finish line in marathon effort
News staff around the UK talk of stumbles, injuries and energy sapping heat

March 05, 2007
Hunt for man who admitted using violence against reporter
Warrant is issued for the arrest of man due in court for sentencing

February 05, 2007
Sudden death of former journalist and controversial MP Fiona Jones at 49
MP who was temporarily stripped of her seat and accused local paper of ignoring her has died at home

Echo hits out at secrecy over persistent offender's ID
"No justification" for keeping identity under wraps - news editor

January 25, 2007
Picture editor all smiles as he makes stand-up comedy final
Comedy newcomer Stuart wins through just 14 months after first performance

January 04, 2007
Photographer-turned-writer hangs up his notepad after 50-year career
Echo man turned from his lens to the keyboard for popular nostalgia column

November 13, 2006
Media were told about less than one per cent of crime, Echo probe finds
Police dealt with almost 3,400 incidents in one week - but only released details of 23

June 05, 2006
Successful NCE candidates - Spring 2006
Who qualified from your newspaper? See the full pass list here

May 26, 2006
Echo's apology for teacher wrongly identified as sex case man
Photo of wrong man appeared next to court story

May 25, 2006
Photography NCE results
Half the candidates get their pass at key exam in Sheffield

850 leave Northcliffe as cost-saving moves kick in
Business report shows progress of £45m reduction plan - and half-yearly results

April 07, 2006
New regional editors for Northcliffe
Editorial directors add extra management layer as restructured company takes shape

March 08, 2006
Echo's Match IT! website helps local charities find business support
New venture brings businesses, charities and community groups together

February 24, 2006
Stop Press! - It's the end of an era
Final papers roll off the press at Northcliffe's Lincoln site as production moves to Grimsby

February 21, 2006
Echo Gossiper Peter pens last column after 44 years in newspapers
Writer known for 'clowning around' worked under 11 different editors

January 27, 2006
Death of former Lincolnshire editor
Ken Ewen cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats to celebrate his 70th birthday

December 14, 2005
Successful NCE candidates - Autumn 2005
Read the full list of hard-working reporters who have qualified as seniors

November 10, 2005
New editor chosen for Lincolnshire Echo
More changes among Northcliffe's senior staff

October 26, 2005
Football reporter gets trapped inside ground
Lincolnshire writer faced bedding down for the night after being locked in while filing his match report

October 13, 2005
New editorship for Mike Sassi as Sentinel's Sean Dooley retires
Changes at the top for two Northcliffe newspapers as senior editor departs after 40 years in journalism

Echo Gossiper Peter receives top honour from his home city
Veteran columnist is invited to become honorary freeman

October 12, 2005
Hundreds gather to remember Bette
Editor delivers eulogy in memory of "forthright and powerful" writer

October 04, 2005
'A most remarkable woman and writer'
Editor pays personal tribute to columnist whose forthright prose graced pages for more than 30 years

October 03, 2005
Witty and warm-hearted Echo veteran has died
Tributes paid to much-loved columnist and raconteur

September 19, 2005
Journalism academics contribute to new book
Insight into the print and publishing industries from people in the know

September 15, 2005
Court bid fails but journalist still gets to see accounts
"Transparent and open" council meets reporter's request as case is dismissed

September 09, 2005
Journalist to make court bid over council accounts
Oral application hearing to be held at the High Court

July 25, 2005
Northcliffe given go ahead for new £50m press
Planning application for Lincolnshire development is given the thumbs up

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 17, 2005
Why good writers have a mountain to climb

June 07, 2005
Hair-brained scheme leaves photographer counting the red-dyes
Wacky snapper raises £1,800 for charity after dyeing his hair bright red

May 31, 2005
A picture tells a thousand words
News staff become stars of the paper as part of Lincoln City play-off coverage

May 25, 2005
Echo rewarded by the FA for its extensive women's football coverage

May 24, 2005
Picture perfect photographers celebrate at Picture Editors' Awards
Yorkshire Post, The Herald and Oxford Mail are among the winners. See the full list here

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 12, 2005
Former Echo photographer caught up in Afghanistan suicide bomb blast
Award-winning snapper escapes unhurt - but saw man next to her killed

May 09, 2005
Echo book lovers treated to literary feast
Festival will give readers chance to get writing tips and meet their favourite authors

May 06, 2005
Student snappers in the frame for prizes
Trainees from Sheffield, Nottingham and Bolton make Picture Editors' Awards shortlist

April 27, 2005
Echo reporter barred from pre-trial review
Newspaper complains to magistrates after clerk told journalist he must leave open court

March 23, 2005
Council leaders quit after Echo slams 'political bully boys'
Paper printed 50 reasons why leaders should quit

March 14, 2005
News staff gather to celebrate year's successes

January 14, 2005
Do headlines matter?

December 14, 2004
47 per cent pass their journalism exams

December 02, 2004
Northcliffe profits top £100m

November 12, 2004
Echo dedicates nine pages to Parking Mad roll of honour

November 02, 2004
Newspaper 'stunned' as readers go parking mad

October 22, 2004
Meaty issue gets Lincs to fight for its links

September 27, 2004
Echo sports man plans new life in Thailand

September 16, 2004
End of year trading shows Northcliffe 'performing well'

August 20, 2004
News in brief

August 16, 2004
Picture record of eight-day Romania trip to go on display

August 12, 2004
Echo photographer to give up job for Afghan adventure

News team pulls together after power cut hits paper

August 10, 2004
Echo probe uncovers illegal knife sales

August 06, 2004
Death of former Echo journalist

August 04, 2004
Journalist makes a bid for silver screen stardom

July 29, 2004
Murder trial gamble pays off for Telegraph

July 28, 2004
Martin takes on new role at the Echo

June 15, 2004
Echo victory over council's gag attempt

June 14, 2004
History makes the headlines as web project is launched

June 11, 2004
Echo back to school for reading project

June 04, 2004
Profits rise at Northcliffe as circulation decline slows

May 28, 2004
Regional staff set for D-Day anniversary trip

May 20, 2004
Investigative reporter puts court evidence online

May 10, 2004
Somerset snapper to complete 630-mile trek after 24 years

April 30, 2004
Echo's support for 'whistle-blower'

April 06, 2004
Reporter's investigation leads to jail term for councillor

Revelations in Echo forced councillor's resignation

March 26, 2004
Dawn of the Dead storm rages on Echo website

March 24, 2004
New editor for Lincolnshire weekly

March 02, 2004
Journalism students' chance to quiz BBC presenter

January 15, 2004
Raft of new appointments among Northcliffe top brass

January 14, 2004
100 press photos in new exhibition

January 12, 2004
Purple-bearded photographer goes public

January 06, 2004
Echo snapper's charity transformation

January 05, 2004
New chapter in journalist's pub tale

December 16, 2003
43 per cent pass rate for Autumn NCE

Popular Echo sub Derek Chapman has died

December 04, 2003
Ex-regional press snappers on the trail of Jacko

The bit we couldn't publish...?

Parental fears could halt festive pictures

November 26, 2003
Photographers' success at industry exams

Photographers' success:The winning pictures

November 10, 2003
"Keep Keith" - says the Echo

October 29, 2003
Kenya trip is an "eye-opening experience" for Ben

October 24, 2003
Love blossoms for seniors after Echo steps in

October 20, 2003
Media trio to face the public in lecture series

August 01, 2003
Faces cover page one to expose 'missing' 682

July 23, 2003
How the Echo helped solve a crime

July 01, 2003
NCE success for 55 per cent of candidates

June 27, 2003
Afghan trip images on display

June 16, 2003
Photographer and historian Peter gets his MBE

June 13, 2003
Power station demolition follows Echo campaign

June 10, 2003
Journalist's anger at police probe delay

June 09, 2003
Duo lift lid on Afghan soldiers' work

May 22, 2003
Fowler appointed to head The Toronto Sun

May 14, 2003
Regional snappers are a picture of success

May 08, 2003
Newspaper group aiming to get closer to its readers

April 29, 2003
Skid pan test helps Emma get to grips with safety

April 22, 2003
News in brief

March 28, 2003
Echo gathers Gifts for the Gulf

March 26, 2003
Gazette named Regional Newspaper of the Year

March 19, 2003
'Encouraging' for Northcliffe

March 10, 2003
Former editor dies aged 72

March 04, 2003
Reporter flies home as human shields flee

February 27, 2003
Lincoln journalist is reporting from Baghdad

February 26, 2003
News in brief

Candidates line up for editorial awards

February 13, 2003
Echo's call re-connects businessman

February 05, 2003
"Organist Attempts Wife Murder and Blows Out His Own Brains"

February 03, 2003
Only a bomb could stop the Echo...

January 31, 2003
Papers respond to claims of inaccuracy and breaches of privacy

January 30, 2003
How it all began...

December 31, 2002
Snapper Washbourn picks up a gong

December 19, 2002
Journalism careers boost

December 18, 2002
NCE success for 44 per cent of candidates

December 09, 2002
Print changes result in job cuts

December 07, 2002
News in brief

December 04, 2002
Teenagers join the Pressgang at the Echo

November 29, 2002
News in brief

November 14, 2002
Chips are down in fire strike

November 07, 2002
Fowler launches media solutions venture

October 25, 2002
Front page tells graphic tale of a night of violence

October 22, 2002
Revelations as journalists tell their own stories

October 07, 2002
64-page bumper offering from the Saturday Echo

October 02, 2002
'Gossiper' weds fire-eating sweetheart

September 21, 2002
Former MP backs police probe

September 20, 2002
News in brief

September 17, 2002
News in brief

September 13, 2002
News in brief

August 14, 2002
News in brief

August 02, 2002
Reporter's firearms purchase rocks authorities

July 09, 2002
Regionals across the UK scoop press awards

July 02, 2002
Regional press embraces Newspaper Week

June 18, 2002
Newsman dies in road accident

June 14, 2002
Photographic exam success

May 20, 2002
Search for student talent

May 15, 2002
Student snappers line up for awards

May 11, 2002
Echo plea over jubilee souvenir

May 10, 2002
Echo searches for local talent

Cancer claims former Post journalist

May 09, 2002
Powerful Tory exposed by battling paper

April 27, 2002
Maloney drums up MPs' support for Imps

April 23, 2002
Making sure the public can see justice is being done

April 22, 2002
Where's your momma gone?Far, far away...
[Our memorable tip-off for today's Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep story - Editor]

April 16, 2002
Echo's speed plea sees results

April 15, 2002
Community plan fails - so now Echo pleads: "Save the Imps"

April 12, 2002
"I was at the Queen Mother's funeral" - reporter Sharon

April 01, 2002
Regional editors decide on Queen Mother coverage

March 22, 2002
Hat-trick of wins for Sunday Mercury

March 16, 2002
New in-house production for Echo

March 15, 2002
Reporter attacked by road rage thugs

March 01, 2002
News team pulls together for fatal rail crash coverage

February 27, 2002
News in brief

February 26, 2002
Sales and marketing team success

February 20, 2002
A life with the stars for Frazer

February 01, 2002
Fresh challenge for Stuart

January 08, 2002
Death of columnist

December 28, 2001
Detective work leads to criminal inquiry

December 14, 2001
Photgrapher turns talent to writing

November 28, 2001
Virtual driver

November 24, 2001
NCE photography success

November 15, 2001
News in brief

November 14, 2001
Newsrooms react to NY air crash tragedy

In the eye of the storm

November 07, 2001
Festivities begin online

October 30, 2001
Echo wins right to name teenage tearaway

October 29, 2001
Walking into a new unknown

October 18, 2001
Echo say no to trick or treaters

October 16, 2001
Council to act on paper's speed plea

October 12, 2001
Echo readers send Letters to America

October 11, 2001
Testing times for Echo's Emma

October 10, 2001
Job success through Holdthefrontpage.co.uk

News in brief

September 28, 2001
News in brief

Echo on the lookout for danger

September 27, 2001
Composing room trainer Fred has died

September 25, 2001
Echo colleagues pay tribute to "invaluable" technician

September 24, 2001
Echo enlists readers to offer support to America's victims

September 12, 2001
Fireman commended thanks to journalist's book

September 08, 2001
Headline fun at election time

August 20, 2001
'800 not out!'Echo celebrates

August 03, 2001
Echo leads county quest

August 02, 2001
Ben shows off his talent

July 20, 2001
News in brief

July 19, 2001
More limericks, jokes and riddles please editor!

July 13, 2001
News in brief

July 07, 2001
Readers given chance to have say on planned sculpture

June 20, 2001
Echo celebrates 60 years of the Lancaster

June 14, 2001
Honour in memory of Frank Palmer

June 13, 2001
Campaign to keep city's heritage

June 09, 2001
Election woe for industry candidates

June 07, 2001
Life-saver courses to be run by the Echo

June 02, 2001
Goodbye to Bob

May 18, 2001
Echo provides too many cooks...

May 15, 2001
Echo readers make wishcome true

May 08, 2001
Mysteries Out of the Blue

April 24, 2001
Violent first chapter toliterary career

April 21, 2001
Dramatic start to Echo campaign

April 17, 2001
A run for your money

April 16, 2001
Echo helps reunite old friends

April 13, 2001
Echo schools project takes off

April 07, 2001
Rugby writer's Giant taskfor charity

February 15, 2001
Echo appeals for investment in Lincolnshire's rail network

February 05, 2001
Is there a Mr Brown around?

January 31, 2001
Now Bette's a TV star too

January 15, 2001
Carry on hunting say Echo readers

January 06, 2001
More drivers Staying Alive

December 30, 2000
Echo's hospice fund is boosted

December 19, 2000
Goodbye to a friendly face

December 07, 2000
Hospice fund nets £365 a day

December 06, 2000
A reporter in demand

November 22, 2000
Big career switch - at 65

November 20, 2000
Bread 'n' if it

November 17, 2000
Market website launched in Lincoln

Posters could snare needle thug

November 13, 2000
Vulcan flight plan on course

November 11, 2000
Name a new museum:Echo contest

November 10, 2000
Judy's poetry is raisingmoney for charity

November 09, 2000
Extra news for Lincs rail passengers

November 03, 2000
I love LA!

October 27, 2000
An offer I couldn't refuse

October 20, 2000
Echo's £1m hospice appeal launched

October 14, 2000
From the Echo to the Olympics

October 13, 2000
Journalists lead York plea to Save Ryedale From Flooding

Career that developed for 45 years

October 11, 2000
Distribution boss Bob Hodson retires

October 09, 2000
Oops - an apology 65 years on

October 04, 2000
Echo men's pictures are chosen for the future

September 29, 2000
1,600 readers say no to sculpture

September 28, 2000
John puts up a Bookshelf

September 27, 2000
Newshound bitten by dog

September 21, 2000
Now Grandad's a Dad

September 16, 2000
Early birds prosper at Lincoln

September 15, 2000
Calling ex-Lincs Echo staff

September 14, 2000
Who are ewe looking at?

September 12, 2000
Yes, Minister

September 05, 2000
Gwyneth wins a new fan

September 04, 2000
A bit of luck on a Royal visit

August 29, 2000
Double delight for local historians

August 16, 2000
Ambulance tales prove a hit

August 15, 2000
Bid to cut death toll

August 04, 2000
Everybody needs good neighbours

July 28, 2000
Wait for news on Lottery bid

July 27, 2000
Concorde 'specials' beat the nationals

July 17, 2000
Save a life - for the price of a packet of cigarettes

July 13, 2000
Arrows to hit home

July 10, 2000
Press Gazette award winners

Life could be verse

July 07, 2000
Grass roots victory

July 05, 2000
Danger on the streets

June 26, 2000
Verging on the ridiculous...it's no mow in Lincoln

June 22, 2000
Bargains galore for Echo staff

June 15, 2000
Echo staff mourn ex-colleague

June 14, 2000
Printing manager retires with memories of reel car trouble

Fighting to save Winter Gardens

June 08, 2000
Funeral tomorrow of Frank Palmer

June 03, 2000
Tributes are paid to Frank Palmer

May 18, 2000
Baby it's cold outside

May 09, 2000
Peace and reconciliation in Japan

April 18, 2000
History-making columnist dies at 106

March 24, 2000
Party for the world's oldest columnist

March 06, 2000
Putting the "e" in Echo

March 03, 2000
Tip-off gives Echo a head start

March 02, 2000
Student makes the front page

February 29, 2000
Gossip columnist plays it for laughs

February 16, 2000
Sports sub-editor out on a limb

February 10, 2000
Revellers to help life-saving service



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