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March 12, 2010
Council bans live coverage of crunch meeting
Reporters barred from tweeting news of cricket club development

March 03, 2010
Prescott praises newspapers' Twitter coverage
Former deputy PM backs use of micro-blogging tool

February 19, 2010
Manchester Evening News in paywall experiment
Users will pay £1 to view Old Trafford supplement

Union chapels join forces after sale of newspapers
MEN and Weeklies journalists team up ahead of TM takeover

February 10, 2010
MEN may stay in Manchester after all says Trinity
Council seeks talks with new owners after 'deal of the decade'

February 09, 2010
New owners set to move MEN journalists to Oldham
Trinity Mirror plans city centre exit after £44m deal

MEN deal could herald further industry consolidation
Trinity purchase poses challenge for ministers

Manchester Evening News sold to Trinity Mirror
Dodson out as Guardian group sells regional arm for £44m

February 05, 2010
Readers could quiz councillors via paper's blog
MEN steps up online coverage of local authority meetings

January 20, 2010
Dyson at Large: Daily survives maelstrom of change
Former Brum editor turns his attentions to Manchester

January 05, 2010
North-West daily returns to ABC auditing
Rule change sees MEN reverse opt-out decision

December 24, 2009
MEN reverses part paid-for distribution tactics
City daily will be given away only twice a week

October 26, 2009
Veteran regional lobby reporter dies aged 64
Blair leads tributes paid to former MEN political editor

October 02, 2009
Assistant editor quits to become driving instructor
Newsman set to change gear after 32 years in industry

September 21, 2009
Editor Paul Horrocks to leave the Manchester Evening News
News chief to bow out after 12 years

An editor who stayed ahead of the game
We look back at Paul Horrocks' 12 years in charge at the MEN

September 16, 2009
Last Evening News photographer is made redundant
Award-winning snapper to go freelance

September 15, 2009
MEN relaunches property website
Estate agents to provide daily feed into portal

August 24, 2009
Reporter tweets raids from police control room
Daily provides live coverage of operation

August 17, 2009
MEN withdraws from ABC in circulation row
Rules fail to reflect distribution changes says paper

July 14, 2009
Press overturns baby killer naming ban
'Strong case' for identification of 15-year-old murderer

July 06, 2009
MEN photographer's arty pic snaps up top award
Photo of Da Vinci drawing picked from hundreds

June 23, 2009
Regional reporters take on BBC in journalism awards
Prizes celebrates best in health reporting

June 12, 2009
Political reporter lands another big scoop
Exclusive interview broadcast on BBC and Sky

Reporter scoops nationals on duck island sale
Regionals lead the way with political exclusives

June 11, 2009
MEN columnist takes on the Gallagher brothers
Pen is mightier than guitar for North-West writer

June 02, 2009
BNP targets advertisers over paper's exposé
Campaign hopes to force MEN to change policy

April 28, 2009
Battle for city's business readers hots up again
MEN launches new daily email bulletin

April 17, 2009
Tens of thousands back MEN hospital appeal
Bid to recoup £6.5m attracts big-name supporters

April 15, 2009
Journalists' new pay grade in 'landmark' agreement
Union and MEN Media look to future following negotiations

April 06, 2009
MEN 'could be weekly in ten years' says boss
Chief executive Dodson says paper will be "different product"

March 31, 2009
Regional journalists fighting cuts go national
MEN chapel takes out full-page ad in The Guardian

March 23, 2009
Strike ballot at North-West newspapers
NUJ members at MEN Media to vote over industrial action

New business editor for Evening News
Plus: Over 70s MPs sign local press EDM, Echo reporters hit catwalk – and more news in brief

March 16, 2009
Political row brews over North West job cuts
Guardian publishes letter criticising parent company's plans

Paper's bid to help recover lost Icelandic millions
MEN boosts cancer hospital's fight to get back £6.5m

March 12, 2009
MEN journalists demand meeting with Scott Trust
Paper's NUJ chapel condemns "unjustifiable" cuts

March 10, 2009
Compulsory redundancies 'unavoidable' at MEN Media
Shared content for titles as company outlines the future

Up to 150 jobs could go at MEN Media
District offices also under threat in major shake-up

February 11, 2009
Gary Lineker backs local press campaign
Plus: PA chief speaks at publishing debate, former North Wales photographer dies – and more news in brief

January 26, 2009
MEN defends use of "shocking" picture
Image showed extent of PC's courage says assistant editor

January 12, 2009
Paper reunites long-lost brother and sister
MEN story followed up by most of the nationals

January 09, 2009
Reporter shoots exclusive Ronaldo footage on mobile
Video provides syndication boost for MEN

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'
Journalist is part of Kilimanjaro climbing team aiming to raise £50,000

July 22, 2005
Editor Horrocks 'one of the most powerful people in the North West'
Power 100 list deems regional press man more powerful than the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson

July 21, 2005
Head teacher slams "inaccurate and unhelpful" assault coverage
Editor hits back after paper is accused of sensationalising its report with "lurid" language

July 20, 2005
MEN's Peter scoops top financial writing prize

July 18, 2005
Bigger print run as MEN Lite strategy pays off
Free paper "reaches new readers without hitting sale of paid-for"

July 05, 2005
Photographer grabs dramatic shooting pics thanks to vendor tip-off
Newspaper man beats emergency services to the scene after woman is shot on a busy street

June 27, 2005
Regional editors among speakers at annual society conference
Ways to shore up readership and make best use of the Internet will be among the topics up for debate

June 13, 2005
ManchesterOnline passes magic ten million
Website clocks up a record high with the help of football and entertainment coverage

June 06, 2005
News staff to face local rivals at North West Newspaper Awards

May 12, 2005
Final whistle for MEN Sunday Pink
Sport-only publication to close as new technology leads to a drop in sales

May 04, 2005
New regional chief for Guardian Media Group
Mark Dodson is chosen to succeed Ian Ashcroft

April 29, 2005
MEN extends arena sponsorship deal
Current deal for "jewel in Manchester's crown" will run until 2010

April 27, 2005
MEN tracks down court dodgers on 'most wanted' list
Front page rogues' gallery helps find suspected race attackers, burglars and carjackers

April 18, 2005
Special edition brings terror story to readers after year-long wait
MEN springs into action as reporting restrictions are lifted - bringing months of planning to fruition

April 13, 2005
Regional titles in running for prizes at Newspaper Awards

April 11, 2005
MEN editor in training to scale Africa's highest peak
Newspaper trio hope to raise £50,000 in trek up Kilimanjaro

April 01, 2005
MEN gets '24-hour' edition
Newspaper expands its online service to "bring journalism alive to an ever-hungry audience"

March 24, 2005
Commuters welcome MEN Lite
Launch of late give-away goes well - but paper will be looking closely at the effect on sales

March 15, 2005
MEN to launch late give-away
Commuters are targeted as evening paper attempts to extend its reach

February 22, 2005
Court victory enables full story to be told

January 24, 2005
Dead Man Weds star joins the MEN

January 13, 2005
News group's £250,000 disaster pledge

MEN considers late give-away

December 08, 2004
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC

November 22, 2004
Early edition enjoys brisk sales

November 18, 2004
Publishers pool resources in £45m press investment

November 17, 2004
Sister titles reach new heights

November 03, 2004
MEN set to crow about its early bird edition

November 01, 2004
Manchester strike called off: new edition published today

October 25, 2004
Union predicts 100 will join Evening News strike

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 14, 2004
Everett builds on Sex Goddess reputation

September 09, 2004
50 journalists file grievances on new shift plans

September 08, 2004
Saddle-sore MEN team complete epic cycle challenge

September 02, 2004
Readers to rise and shine with the MEN

August 27, 2004
Base sale growth main feature in latest ABCs

August 25, 2004
HoldtheFrontPage in line for digital media gong

August 16, 2004
News in brief

July 30, 2004
Double investigations victory for MEN

July 23, 2004
Regional division profits hit £30m for first time

July 21, 2004
Newspaper team gears up for 950-mile cycle ride

July 06, 2004
Awards hat-trick for the Post

June 14, 2004
Morrissey/Reagan story triggers record web hits

May 07, 2004
ManchesterOnline gets a makeover

April 21, 2004
ManchesterOnline launches business community

March 31, 2004
Newsrooms hit by phone line fire chaos

March 19, 2004
War reporter's return to Iraq

March 15, 2004
Former spin-doctor gets a grilling online

February 24, 2004
MEN investigation helps bring con man to justice

December 18, 2003
MEN's £10,000 bid to catch killer

December 15, 2003
MEN scoops top honours

November 27, 2003
PCC plans more open days after first event's success

November 06, 2003
Financial writing honours for regional journalists

October 13, 2003
MEN on the move

September 26, 2003
MEN wins right to identify danger driver

September 19, 2003
Police chief suspended after MEN investigation

September 18, 2003
Home Secretary is asked to cancel naming ban on youth

September 15, 2003
News in brief

It began on the terraces...

September 12, 2003
Journalist was 'conned' into professional football career

September 11, 2003
Manchesteronline ranks alongside the nationals

August 18, 2003
MEN opens up photo archives to the world

August 12, 2003
News in brief

August 11, 2003
Manchester editor under the spotlight

August 01, 2003
Editor to face his public

July 25, 2003
Regional titles remain 'resilient'

July 21, 2003
'Dismay' as trader exposed by press has jail term slashed

July 03, 2003
Massive online tribute follows Foe's tragic death

June 13, 2003
Complaints against five newspapers

May 30, 2003
'Last Northern editor' has died at 72

April 25, 2003
My story from the Gulf: We talk to war correspondents

April 11, 2003
Regional editors quizzed about press watchdog

April 08, 2003
Media group wins top award for Games sponsorship

March 28, 2003
Reporter's online diary helps keep families in touch

March 26, 2003
Gazette named Regional Newspaper of the Year

March 14, 2003
Regional press staff fly to Middle East

March 12, 2003
Buses to travel at 10mph for safety after MEN probe

March 06, 2003
2003 Newspaper Award nominations announced

February 26, 2003
Regional newspapers' war correspondents prepare to fly

February 20, 2003
Former news editor dies at 65

January 29, 2003
Survey adds weight to MEN fight

January 20, 2003
Paper's survey shows two thirds of kids have seen a gun

December 24, 2002
Conmen stripped of profits after MEN exposé

December 19, 2002
Evening News writes to all MPs, fire and police chiefs

December 11, 2002
NS treasurer role for Ian

Preparing to name and shame

December 05, 2002
MEN steps in to boost Kirsty single

November 22, 2002
News in brief

Prize-winning journalists do the business

November 14, 2002
Santa saved from the sack

November 06, 2002
Three 'beers' for the MEN

October 22, 2002
Quake leaves paper's switchboard jammed

October 16, 2002
Newspaper offices evacuated during bomb scare

October 02, 2002
Beer today, none tomorrow?

September 25, 2002
Web favourites scoop awards

September 23, 2002
Initiative to put yobs out of the picture

September 17, 2002
Trio plead guilty after being exposed by Evening News

September 06, 2002
Nominations announced for NS new media awards

Northern editor joins press watchdog group

August 27, 2002
New online service is a hit

August 20, 2002
Teenager tells paper of sex abuse ordeal

August 19, 2002
Regional writers compete for travel award

August 15, 2002
Former editor takes on cancer role

July 31, 2002
Evening News records the big event

July 20, 2002
Journalist Panter will not face contempt action

July 04, 2002
News in brief

July 03, 2002
Gazette named best in the North West

June 29, 2002
'Busby Babes' writer has died, aged 80

June 26, 2002
World Cup timings boost the regionals

June 21, 2002
Successful "first" for website

May 14, 2002
Editors will reveal how to "Win them back"

May 09, 2002
Wider audience in donor plea

May 03, 2002
Post scoops award for third year in a row

April 30, 2002
Editor urges parents to "take responsibility"

April 27, 2002
Rogue traders closed down thanks to MEN dossier

April 26, 2002
News in brief

April 16, 2002
Readers share Budget 'wish list' online

April 15, 2002
"Every chance" for Beckham - MEN man had same injury

April 13, 2002
Gallery named after MEN

March 27, 2002
News portal offers student info

March 14, 2002
Northern BT Media Awards shortlist announced

March 01, 2002
MPs support Steve Panter

February 21, 2002
Reporter still facing jail threat

January 31, 2002
Detective cleared by jury:Story's source still a secret

Just two arrests after IRA bomb - one was local reporter

January 22, 2002
News in brief

December 28, 2001
News in brief

December 11, 2001
MEN poster blitz

December 05, 2001
Conscientious effort to avoid situation

Would publication have revealed boys' location?

Communications breakdown caused lapse

Discussion would have made duty clear, says MEN letter

December 04, 2001
Manchester Evening News guilty of contempt of court

October 25, 2001
MEN scoops award

October 23, 2001
MEN charity match raises £64,000

October 19, 2001
Pensioners tell of 'suicide pact' in letter to MEN

High-level backing for City v United charity game

October 08, 2001
Evening News hails "major victory for press freedom"

October 05, 2001
MEN goes football crazy for New York firefighters

September 12, 2001
Adverts used to find relatives of former Shipman patients

September 07, 2001
Fall in profits but ready for the future

August 23, 2001
Bogus solicitor jailed after MEN investigation

August 03, 2001
News in brief

July 26, 2001
Evening News campaign helps banish kerb crawlers

July 24, 2001
Guardian Media Group sponsor sporting event

July 19, 2001
News in brief

July 11, 2001
News & Star named top daily

July 10, 2001
Royal visit for SMG

July 06, 2001
Regional press award winners celebrate

July 05, 2001
Evening News to face Bulger hearing

June 30, 2001
Manchester flight scheme takes off

June 26, 2001
MEN asked to explain Bulger breach

Evening News awaits decision

June 21, 2001
Holdthefrontpage scoops electronic publishing accolade

June 15, 2001
Call to outlaw bogus cabbies

May 25, 2001
MEN helps schoolchildren jet off to Costa Rica

North West newspapers' anticipation grows

May 24, 2001
Express goes Orient

May 14, 2001
Action Zone success

May 08, 2001
Manchester Online gets foot and mouth (section)

April 30, 2001
Bored kids put under the microscope

April 20, 2001
High-level backing for News

April 19, 2001
Lighter fuel danger exposed

April 06, 2001
Junket gatecrashed by MEN

March 27, 2001
Prime Minister urged to save transplant unit

March 20, 2001
Manchester's vice scene revealed

February 20, 2001
Refugees move on after MEN rents investigation

February 19, 2001
Goodbye to glass terror

February 06, 2001
MPs take on "glassing" issue

January 25, 2001
New piece in the Metro jigsaw

January 13, 2001
Kerb crawlers named in print

December 27, 2000
New family for baby Joshua after MEN appeal for help

December 20, 2000
New free evening for Manchester

December 19, 2000
Bench turns down bid to ID teenage tearaway

December 11, 2000
Shop a drink-driver over Christmas

November 24, 2000
Newspaper winners to meet Street stars

November 16, 2000
Project to boost web access

October 21, 2000
Manchester editor joins board of Society of Editors'

October 19, 2000
Royal scoop for the MEN

October 12, 2000
Watch out for King

September 27, 2000
Beckham is a doll

September 21, 2000
MEN wins tram safety victory

September 14, 2000
Thank you Val!

September 11, 2000
Fighting crime in Manchester

August 24, 2000
Tatty bus station to be transformed

August 18, 2000
Manchester is in the pink

July 10, 2000
Press Gazette award winners

July 04, 2000
North West Newspaper Awards 2000

June 21, 2000
Corrie star launches newspaper campaign

June 07, 2000
Bone marrow donors saved Jamie

May 22, 2000
Campaign to end pub glassings

May 12, 2000
MEN crowned NW Daily of the Year

May 08, 2000
Here come the M.E.N. in blue....

April 05, 2000
UK regional press campaigns

March 31, 2000
Applause as paper gives thieves grief

March 23, 2000
Prescott praises Manchester campaign

March 15, 2000
'Dr Death' reporter wins Crime Scoop of The Decade award

February 15, 2000
Journalists' book war is murder

February 07, 2000
How I broke the story of Dr Death



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