Manchester Evening News

November 26, 2008

MEN to broadcast c-charge debate on local tv outlet
Yes and No camps prepare to square up on Channel M

November 07, 2008

Obama drama keeps hacks up late
More regional press Obama coverage including his possible first UK visit as president

October 20, 2008

Munich journalist's collection goes under hammer 50 years on
MEN football writer's matchday programme could fetch £20,000

October 08, 2008

Manchester business battle hots up again
City news freesheet aims to distribute 50,000 copies

October 06, 2008

Peers to probe use of regional press by government
Regional political journalists to give evidence to inquiry

September 29, 2008

Online news service poaches MEN business editor
Chris Barry to join TheBusinessDesk.com

September 23, 2008

Pioneering TV channel in line for awards
Shortlisting for Guardian Media-owned station

September 05, 2008

Local press stays ahead of Olympic game
Beijing success sees surge in web hits

August 13, 2008

Business news central to MEN's plans
Manchester daily launches four-page business pullout

August 08, 2008

Regional press gears up for Beijing Games
Tenth Olympics for Scottish veteran Doug

July 21, 2008

If it moves it matters for transport expert Alan
New departure for former MEN specialist

July 17, 2008

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

June 30, 2008

Manchester Evening News in bid to cut smoking deaths
Paper launches supplement aimed at spreading healthy living message

June 24, 2008

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

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

May 16, 2008

Footy fans rampage film on newspaper website
MEN asks 'What went wrong?' after night of trouble, new member of Press Complaints Commission and more news in brief

Manchester memories as MEN makes ready for Moscow
Fans can pick their European dream time while reporters steel themselves for blanket coverage

May 14, 2008

Olympic chance for budding young sports reporter
Newsquest runs once-in-a-lifetime competition, NUJ receives police apology and more news in brief

May 08, 2008

Former reporter hosts teddy bears' picnic at 18,000ft up Everest
MEN's Simon Spinks (and Hugo) climbs to base camp for British Heart Foundation

Evening Mail's first photographer dies
Fred Strike took shots of Laurel and Hardy, PA supplies news to Virgin website and more news in brief

May 02, 2008

Save Sven campaign goes multimedia with the Manchester Evening News
Wide coverage planned as MEN makes use of a variety of media to put pressure on footy club's owner

April 28, 2008

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

April 11, 2008

Key national training role for former award-winning investigative journalist
Crime reporter, newspaper law expert and published author replaces veteran Peter Cole at the NCTJ

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 12, 2008

Editor pays tribute to 'media-savvy' chief constable
"Never once did he shun our reporters' calls" - Paul Horrocks, MEN

February 29, 2008

Evening News becomes first to publish online traffic in sales stats
MEN embraces new market with internet visitors and free distribution figures

All daily regional titles - except one - lose sales
Swindon's daily bucks the trend for newspaper industry in latest ABC figures that see some big titles shed up to 10%+

February 15, 2008

'Proudly I pasted my cuttings book': Learning to be a London journalist, Part III
What were the stories that preoccupied a local paper in days gone by?

February 14, 2008

'Work your proper hours' plea to journalists
Plus: Reuters action, Laurence Stern Fellowship chance, the first 'How-Do' awards - and more news in brief

A boy among men: Learning to be a London journalist, Part II
A gas fire, tables with ancient typewriters and the smell of stale tobacco smoke...

February 13, 2008

The way we were: Learning to be a London journalist
There's nothing quite like the thrill of your first job on a local paper

February 06, 2008

Original copy helps Evening News relive Munich tragedy with readers
Online and TV effort plus a 48-page special boosts coverage as sports journalists who died are remembered alongside footballers

January 18, 2008

Sat nav gets editor lost on his way to technology talk
Plus: Bank chief joins Scott Trust, sports editor becomes darts champ - and more news in brief

January 17, 2008

Newspaper plea raises thousands for the elderly
North-west community rallies to give £17,000 for a warmer winter

January 10, 2008

Manchester shootings mapped online
Plus: Trainee scoops byline after first day of course; picture editor's move, and more news in brief

January 09, 2008

Shipman snapper set to relive police station visit
Evening News man recalls confrontation with mass murderer after reporter's tip-off

December 28, 2007

Newspaper's online mapping hopes to solve city's congestion troubles
Evening paper to use web technology in bid to beat the jams

December 17, 2007

Personal services ads are outlawed by media group
Newspapers cease publication of health club, escort and personal services ads from today

November 06, 2007

Protest march and rally marks day of action for NUJ
Journalists took the union's message directly to the Society of Editors' conference

October 31, 2007

Prize for former MEN writer's 'bold and informative' coverage
Transport issues bring talanted writer a second award in his field

October 12, 2007

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

October 03, 2007

Ex-Evening News journalists team up for new PR and training venture
Duo plan to draw on their years of journalism experience and industry contacts

Press bid wins naming of youth who shot and killed his sister
Judge agreed there was an overriding public interest to allow case to be reported fully

September 11, 2007

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

September 07, 2007

Rix appointed managing director of MEN Media
Move is part of restructure of senior management team

September 06, 2007

Regionals bid for glory in online publishing awards
Evening Gazette and MEN among the nominations at event for digital publishing excellence

August 31, 2007

Winners and losers reflect on ABC figures
Why some newspapers are claiming an increase in readership despite sales decline

August 13, 2007

MEN Media switches Asian News newspaper to online only
Print publication ceases after ten years following increase in web visitors

August 01, 2007

GMG plans acquisitions on back of latest profits
"We are committed to investing in the future of journalism" - chief exec

July 26, 2007

News in brief
But company says combined paid-for/free figure will rise - plus more regional press news in brief

July 24, 2007

Was survey leaked or not?Why it matters to the reporter
Scoop was put in jeopardy after journalist went to the authorities for a quote

July 05, 2007

Court case probe wins national award for education writer
Investigation into rogue child minders is praised

July 03, 2007

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

July 02, 2007

Sports sub fields the questions as Sven is lined up by City
MEN sports desk man at the centre of activity as media interest grows in the Blues

June 21, 2007

MEN photographer among big winners at Picture Editors' Awards
The Sunday Herald and Newbury Weekly News also pick up prizes at popular event

June 12, 2007

Regional press snappers in line for Picture Editors' Awards glory
Judges reveal their favourites after more than 8,500 images were received for prestigious event

June 07, 2007

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

May 31, 2007

Forty redundancies at Manchester Evening News HQ
Eight journalists to leave as company prepares for "increasingly competitive marketplace"

May 14, 2007

More than eighty volunteer for redundancy at MEN Media
Union members threaten to ballot for industrial action if there are compulsory redundancies

April 25, 2007

Regional titles scoop top prizes at Newspaper Awards
Plaudits for MEN, Oxford Times and Sunday Herald as Tim Bowdler is named Personality of the Year

April 20, 2007

News group plans job cuts as ad fall prompts series of reviews
Staff meetings reveal 2.5 per cent pay award and redundancy plans

April 18, 2007

Journalist's TV blog attracts 25,000 people in one day
Exclusive on cult show Life on Mars attracted massive interest

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 28, 2007

Industry figures back journalists' right to seek information
'We ask for no special privileges', says Satchwell as criticism of media is answered

March 05, 2007

Eight per cent rise in display ad revenue follows MEN give-away
Editor says ABC figures alone give a false picture

February 26, 2007

Death of former editor and MEN journalist
Writer also known as "Lance-Jack" enjoyed a career spanning more than 45 years

February 22, 2007

'Interference advertising' dropped from new MEN website
Easier navigation and a clean, contemporary look follows feedback from users

February 05, 2007

Media group teams up with US partner to launch interactive online obit service
Mourners will be able to create tributes with pictures, words and music

February 01, 2007

MEN turns front page into a fruit machine to mark super-casino win
Paper gambles on P1 image as it looks at the winners and losers of shock decision

January 31, 2007

'Blackpool hits casino jackpot' was Manchester paper's standby splash
Evening News guessed wrong - but late newsroom flurry secures victory front page

November 08, 2006

Contempt pledge by incoming editors' president
Paul Horrocks calls for new measure to prevent accidental contempt of court by the media

November 01, 2006

MEN Media creates cross-media 'editorial hub'
Group moves away from traditional newsroom set-up as it pushes forward with its convergent strategy

October 02, 2006

Evening News cements position as Rugby League supporter
Paper teams up with sister TV channel for three-season sponsorship deal

September 25, 2006

MEN readers grill PM at newspaper's own debate
Tony Blair takes the stage on eve of final conference

September 20, 2006

Bus chaos regulation plea from Evening News
Claims city is being brought to a standstill by free-for-all bus war prompts calls for action

September 18, 2006

Confessions and tales from a newsroom - as a teapot writes
Sports sub shares his biggest blooper as part of ghost-written newsroom blog

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 12, 2006

HoldtheFrontPage up for digital publishing prize
We make the shortlist in contest to recognise excellence in digital media initiatives

September 11, 2006

500 city newspaper staff set for move to multi-million pound office complex
State-of-the-art base for local and national news operation

August 18, 2006

MEN's free paper give-away soars as city sales slip
Potential for more copies in the city centre, according to chief exec

August 10, 2006

Israel and Lebanon bloggers give readers insight into conflict
Ex-pats share their personal experiences with their home town paper

August 02, 2006

GMG regionals see operating profits fall
A "static ad market" and the impact of the Internet are blamed for drop

July 28, 2006

North West paper targets off-road bike 'menace'
Deaths prompt campaign for compulsory DVLA registration

July 25, 2006

Evening News unveils 'fresh' new look
Redesign includes new fonts, easier navigation and headlines which don't shout at you

July 17, 2006

'Powerful' editor retains his spot in top 100
Horrocks still holding his own - but falls behind Wayne and Coleen in pecking order

July 14, 2006

City give-away helps paper reach 'more young readers'
Number of free copies could increase further

July 07, 2006

Celebrations for prize-winning journalists at North West awards
Manchester Evening News and Chester Chronicle scoop top prizes

May 22, 2006

Paul Horrocks set to be next Society of Editors president
Manchester Evening News editor is nominated vice-president

May 16, 2006

Strike ballot cancelled as agreement is reached on late shifts
Manchester Evening News staff reach agreement over shift patterns at the paper

April 26, 2006

Editorial staff to ballot on industrial action over late shifts
Staff working "intolerable" new arrangements as goodwill measure

April 24, 2006

Manchester Evening News to be given away free of charge
50,000 copies to be handed out each day in city centre to protect advertising and boost circulation

April 06, 2006

MEN in colourful design overhaul for summer relaunch
New presses bring new possibilities as design team gets to work

April 05, 2006

Strike ballot due if journalists' ACAS bid fails
Shift change plan still rankles with Evening News editorial staff

March 30, 2006

'Preach the reach of all your media products', says Greenslade
Newspapers have become a brand and need to measure its audience accordingly, conference is told

March 16, 2006

How supplements, new products and web innovation boosts local press
Regional publishers are extending their brands to meet thirst for news on demand

March 03, 2006

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

February 17, 2006

Union ballot suspended as 25 volunteer for redundancy at MEN
Compulsory job losses likely to be avoided - but NUJ members still have concerns

February 14, 2006

Picture editor who worked on Aberfan, 'Babes' disaster and riots has died
Former Manchester Evening News man made his name on all the big stories

February 10, 2006

Fifteen-year-old defendant named after MEN intervention
Boy who punched firefighter in the face during a callout is identified

February 02, 2006

35 editorial jobs to go at the Manchester Evening News
One fifth of editorial jobs will go as company gears up for "digital future"

January 17, 2006

Reporter helps overturn S39 order - then wins interview with youth's family
Victim also agreed to speak to out after sentencing of boy whose punch left him in a coma

January 16, 2006

Guardian Media Group chief set to retire
Sir Robert Phills will step down in July on health grounds

November 29, 2005

City newspapers pay homage to hero Best
Regional newspapers reflect intensity of public grief over George's death

November 25, 2005

Evening News calls for law to protect 999 workers
Newspaper says fire fighters should get the same protection as the police

October 21, 2005

Editorial team offers paid-for, free, online and video editions of the paper
Regional paper bids to attract new audience with multi-media approach

September 14, 2005

News in brief
Plus: 300-year-old paper sold on eBay, and other regional press news in brief

September 02, 2005

How newspapers attract and retain readers
People behind the success stories of the new ABC figures share the secrets of their circulation increases

August 22, 2005

Old newspaper turns back the clock
Builders uncover old edition 132 years after it was published

August 16, 2005

Editor conquers Kilimanjaro
"Emotional moment" as team reaches summit after gruelling six-day trek - and raises £70,000 for charity

August 15, 2005

'My legs felt like they were filled with water and my stomach felt like jelly'
Evening News editor Horrocks nears the summit: Read his diary here

August 12, 2005

Editor faces 'hardest day' so far in Kilimanjaro climb
Charity pledges help boost spirits.

Horrocks tells of near-death drama at 13,900ft
Crew member needed mouth-to-mouth and oxygen after becoming dehydrated

August 11, 2005

PM's support for Kilimanjaro climbers
Support floods in for charity trek:

August 10, 2005

Editor's Kilimanjaro plane turned back in bad weather
Delay fear on ascent is allayed as Paul Horrocks begins 20,000ft climb. Click to read his diary

August 09, 2005

Flying start for Stand up for Salford hotline
Campaign to stamp out 'yobbery' aims to restore city's reputation

August 08, 2005

GMG regionals' profits hit record high of £32.6m
Local newspapers doing well but parent-company's profits fall due to capital investments

August 04, 2005

Editor ready to face 'biggest personal adventure'