Evening Chronicle (Newcastle)

December 03, 2008

More MPs join fight against staff pay freeze
EDM opposes pay stall, Evening Chronicle wins green prize – and more news in brief

December 01, 2008

Journalists vote to fight North-East redundancies
Chapel takes step closer to strike action

November 07, 2008

Jobs cull at Trinity Mirror North East
Five district offices and 28 jobs to go in Newcastle and Teesside

October 27, 2008

Revamp for Trinity title as mobile sites go live
New-look Echo in shops today and mobile phones news services launches

October 17, 2008

Reporters raise hundreds after Great North Run
Press hacks across the country completed half-marathon course

Green awards shortlist for regional newspapers
Two locals go into battle with nationals, private inquests plans put on hold – and more news in brief

October 10, 2008

Trinity titles launch 'Wikipedia for the North-East'
"Dragon's Den" contest yields winning idea

October 06, 2008

Former regional press and TV newsman dies
Phil McDonnell was a 'fantastic writer' who spent years in regional news

September 10, 2008

Newspaper's backlash over football club farce
Evening Chronicle calls for owner's exit after week of turmoil

September 08, 2008

Drivers urged to dump cars in newspaper campaign
Chronicle hopes to boost public transport users as part of Go Green initiative

June 30, 2008

Trinity profits slump could mean new round of cost cuts
Group promises to seek "further efficiencies" after gloomy financial forecast

May 27, 2008

Journal named best newspaper for second year running
Newcastle daily makes history as it lands seven prizes at Tom Cordner awards

May 20, 2008

Networking online is the next challenge for Evening Chronicle
Facebook presence follows on from YouTube and blogging channels

March 04, 2008

Trainee hack enjoys Blair interview to kick-start his cuttings file
PA trainee made front page of the Chronicle - and followed up exclusive with inside spread and a local celeb...

February 20, 2008

Newspaper creates dedicated multilingual blog for Polish ex-pats
Polish interpreter to update new dedicated online forum for 5,000-strong community

January 22, 2008

Keegan supplement grows as King Kev fever grips Newcastle
Chronicle goes United-crazy with 48-page pull-out to mark the return of the 'messiah'

January 17, 2008

15,000 print run for Keegan special edition of the Chronicle
Newcastle paper hails the relevance of local newspapers after footy boss's sensational return

October 05, 2007

Former Chronicle editor to field questions at press watchdog meeting
Press Complaints Commission roadshow heads to Oxford

October 04, 2007

Acquisition and new launch is key as Trinity Mirror creates new exec role
Max Alexander is appointed managing director of new ventures and strategy

September 25, 2007

Chronicle's interview with notorious Tyneside hardman gives rare insight
Paper careful not to glorify crime as reader interest prompts approach to villain

September 19, 2007

Multimedia shift prompts Trinity Mirror training move
Editorial training manager will ensure staff have right skills

August 20, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Manslaughter conviction appeal led to new approach to widow: Plus more resolved press complaints

August 02, 2007

Earnings growth at Trinity Mirror but regional newspaper profits are down
Interim figures for the first half of the year are revealed

July 20, 2007

Chronicle smashes £20,000 appeal target in less than 48 hours
Editor says "remarkable" feat shows the power of the press and the caring nature of local people

July 10, 2007

Chronicle photographer given royal seal of approval
"Perfectly framed" pic from royal visit provides front cover for Prince and Duchess's annual review

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 11, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Plus: clarification on taking photos in public places - and more news from the press watchdog

May 15, 2007

The Journal takes North East newspaper crown
Seven trophies for Newcastle paper as best in the business celebrate

May 10, 2007

Ad revenues down, digital revenues up, shareholders told
Trinity Mirror gives AGM trading update for shareholders

April 27, 2007

More than 60 journalists in running for Tom Cordner prizes
North east press awards nominees were chosen from more than 300 entries

April 25, 2007

Newspaper helps MP's teen mag photo strip story become reality
Love dilemma story gives paper a double-page spread with a difference

April 19, 2007

Herald & Post gets new identity as Chronicle strengthens its brand
New name and new distribution area for series forms part of wider strategy

April 05, 2007

Online revolution to transform news group's internet presence
New sites to launch on back of three tried and tested best-practice templates

Probe to put local press coverage of young people under microscope
"Perception young people have is that most coverage about them is negative"

April 02, 2007

Call for shareholders to question Trinity Mirror chief's pay
Pay rise and bonus account for £1.45m pay package

January 24, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Publication of full address causes concern - plus more news from the PCC

January 09, 2007

Newspapers will remain a powerful medium - Trinity Mirror boss Sly Bailey
"To focus solely on threats as opposed to opportunities would be a huge mistake"

December 15, 2006

NUJ 'condemns' Trinity Mirror after regional titles are put up for sale
Claims news group has decided to "cut and run", creating uncertainty amongst staff

December 14, 2006

Trinity Mirror puts regional newspapers up for sale
Group says it plans to sell titles in the Midlands, London and the South East

October 02, 2006

Report on teens' airport security breach was in public interest - paper
Claims naming and picturing youths made heroes out of them are rebuffed

September 14, 2006

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Apology and follow-up resolve mix-up - plus more news from the PCC

August 30, 2006

Untold story of riots revealed after Chronicle's FOI probe
Revelations uncovered by trawl through official papers on troubled estate

August 22, 2006

Top Tory Hurd gives Chronicle snapper's work the thumbs-up
Light-hearted rant from assistant editor results in a call from Lord Hurd's office

August 14, 2006

Trinity Mirror appoints head of multimedia for regionals division
Derby Telegraph's Michael Hill will lead integration of group's print and online operations

August 08, 2006

Fans vent their spleen in Blog on the Tyne
New web feature helps paper interact with United supporters from across the world

Press watchdog rap after source is revealed
Accidental identification in forwarded e-mail results in apology from Chronicle

August 07, 2006

Reporter goes undercover with customs to expose car fuel crooks
Chronicle red diesel probe showed how the taxman is cheated

July 28, 2006

'All-round' Echo scoops Newspaper of the Year prize
Praise for Merseyside paper as Chester Chronicle and Bangor and Anglesey Mail also pick up prizes

June 29, 2006

Ad revenues for Trinity Mirror regionals expected to fall 9.7 per cent
Trading update says no improvement is expected for the rest of the year

June 14, 2006

Reporter goes undercover to give insight into Scientology
Journalist was told he was depressed, anxious and irresponsible

May 19, 2006

Shearer special brings 22,000 sales surge for Chronicle
Fans roar their approval of special edition to mark former England legend's testimonial match

May 05, 2006

Ad revenues continue to drop at Trinity Mirror
Group's regional division saw advertising revenues drop by 10.4 per cent in first four months of 2006

May 02, 2006

'Never again' say regional press marathon runners
Journalists left the comfort of the newsroom to pound the streets of London - with mixed results

March 21, 2006

Journalism degree students get low-down on editors' Code of Practice
"When you've got it wrong, put it right," advises former editor

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 02, 2006

More acquisitions and growth for Trinity Mirror regionals
Improved operating profit and margins for regionals as group makes annual cost-saving of £40m

February 13, 2006

Chronicle pays tribute to true sporting legend
Paper publishes 48-page special to mark Shearer's historic 201st goal

February 09, 2006

Trinity's Benson gears up for marathon - 17 years after his last big race
Regionals man is running more than 40 miles a week in preparation for latest challenge

December 22, 2005

Press appeal success grants 'an extra three months of life'
Chronicle begged NHS to make north-east developed life-extending drug available to patients

December 15, 2005

Cost savings to counter revenue drop at Trinity Mirror
Advertising revenues continue to fall, says group

December 06, 2005

Former North East journalist loses cancer battle
Peter Gillanders had worked for the Evening Chronicle and Journal

December 01, 2005

Jobs set to go in Newcastle and Cardiff following cost review
Newspaper staff are told editorial posts are among the proposed cuts

November 21, 2005

Jaws or Flipper? Readers ferret out some animal advice for the Chronicle
Tail of woe as fish and fowl trip newspaper's writers

November 17, 2005

Staff urged to come up with proposals to help safeguard future of company
Chief executive's offer to under threat staff

November 04, 2005

Success for killer driver campaigns as law change is planned
Regional papers' call for tougher sentences gets results

October 19, 2005

New jobs threat at Trinity Mirror papers
Tough trading conditions leave company searching for ways to save money

September 09, 2005

30,000 sales boost follows Michael Owen transfer
"We couldn't print the paper fast enough" - editor

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

July 28, 2005

Trinity 'enjoying benefits from Stabilise Revitalise Grow strategy'
Group operating profits up to £128.3m with £78.8m for regionals - interim results

July 19, 2005

Reporters get naked in the name of art
North East journalists shed their clothes to bring readers the 'nudes'

June 30, 2005

Trinity Mirror predict further growth
Regional advertising and circulation revenues expected to rise

June 22, 2005

Rookie reporter successfully challenges S39 order
Trainee recites legal argument from memory to overturn naming ban on only second trip to court

June 07, 2005

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Editors offer apologies and amend newspaper archives in response to complaints

May 24, 2005

Local newspapers enjoy their turn in the spotlight
Newspapers make their own headlines as they celebrate all that is good about the industry

May 17, 2005

Chronicle crowned Newspaper of the Year for the fourth time

May 12, 2005

Newspapers' education team picks up family learning prize

May 10, 2005

Death sparks hard-hitting anti-drugs campaign from Chronicle
Graphic front page is used in bid to get others to break the habit

May 06, 2005

'Cool and confident' Journal picks up Newspaper of the Year prize

April 27, 2005

North-East journalists line up for annual awards

March 30, 2005

President's Prize for Graf

March 03, 2005

Profits hike for Trinity's regional newspapers
New figures show division made £150.6m in 2004

March 02, 2005

Union members to hit streets in Trinity Mirror pay protest
Regional staff will leaflet towns and meet MPs as group announces latest trading figures

February 21, 2005

Sports journalists nominated for award

February 14, 2005

Journalist Jane packs a punch

February 02, 2005

From the fast lane to the bus lane

December 13, 2004

Hollywood darlings impressed by the Chronicle

December 10, 2004

Trinity revenues up on last year

November 29, 2004

Chronicle gets a bit more Styles

November 25, 2004

Chronicle acts after 300 ship workers are given notice

November 09, 2004

Trinity Mirror regionals get new MD

November 04, 2004

Reporter's brush with the law gives her a taste of 'porridge'

November 01, 2004

Future journalists hear from former editor

October 11, 2004

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC

October 01, 2004

Blair gets a 'bloody nose' from Chronicle readers

September 21, 2004

Campaign success as Chron hits the BIG time

September 14, 2004

NUJ targets pay at Trinity Mirror

September 02, 2004

Sir Bobby sacking stops presses

August 31, 2004

New business venture for former Trinity Mirror man

Signed photo of reporter sells for £20.50 !

August 25, 2004

For sale: One signed photo of a reporter

August 20, 2004

News in brief

August 18, 2004

News in brief

August 02, 2004

Chronicle girl samples life as a war correspondent

July 22, 2004

Regionals man to leave Trinity Mirror

July 05, 2004

Chronicle libel case is settled

June 30, 2004

Reporter Jane goes 'Hopping' mad

June 25, 2004

Revenues growth expected at Trinity Mirror

June 24, 2004

North East publisher picks up business gong

May 18, 2004

Gazette scoops six in North East Press Awards

April 29, 2004

£2.6m press investment to bring full colour

Talented North East news staff to compete for prizes

April 28, 2004

Duo win awards for photos and features

April 13, 2004

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC

April 07, 2004

Special school saved from closure thanks to Chronicle

April 06, 2004

Armstrong leaves newspapers for training mission

March 18, 2004

Regional titles set to compete at Newspaper Awards

March 12, 2004

Move to halt lawyers' cash grab praised by minister

March 04, 2004

Strong showing for regionals in sports awards contest

February 27, 2004

Trinity profits up: Bigger savings planned

December 05, 2003

Chronicle demands a halt to call centre closure plans

October 29, 2003

Basil's brush with journalism

September 04, 2003

Working from a different pitch

August 13, 2003

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC

August 06, 2003

A life in newspapers relived in new book

July 17, 2003

Reporter gets a leg-waxing for Sunshine Fund

July 16, 2003

Chronicle wins right to name rapist

July 11, 2003

Chronicle and partners are doing the business

July 01, 2003

Chronicle delegation to meet Blunkett over killer drivers

June 27, 2003

"No improvement" on ad revenues at Trinity Mirror

June 13, 2003

Chronicle rejects 'robbing scouser' ad

June 11, 2003

Culture beat goes on as rivals lick their wounds

May 20, 2003

Northern Echo is named Newspaper of the Year

May 14, 2003

Papers claim victory in killer drivers battle

May 12, 2003

Death of Chronicle veteran

May 08, 2003

Newspaper group aiming to get closer to its readers

Paper's campaign for justice is praised in Parliament

April 15, 2003

Newspapers link up to push for life sentences

March 24, 2003

Group focuses on photo talent

March 15, 2003

New look for Chron supplement

March 07, 2003

30,000 back paper's joyriding proposal

March 06, 2003

Regional staff make sports journalism shortlist

February 28, 2003

Operating profits up 4.4 per cent for group's regional titles

February 18, 2003

News in brief

February 10, 2003

News in brief

February 07, 2003

News in brief

Chronicle says: Jail killer joyriders for life

January 25, 2003

A business a day from the Chronicle

January 18, 2003

High praise for newsroom education scheme

January 07, 2003

No regrets for either side...

December 31, 2002

Premiership footballer confronts reporter

December 16, 2002

Imposter represents Chronicle on radio phone-in

December 13, 2002

Titles show "encouraging signs" of ad growth

December 11, 2002

New chief executive named at Trinity Mirror

December 04, 2002

News in brief

November 30, 2002

Chronicle joins jobs fight

November 26, 2002

Souvenir issue celebrates Newcastle's last-gasp win

November 23, 2002

Enterprise theme for new publication

November 20, 2002

News in brief

November 14, 2002

Chips are down in fire strike

November 05, 2002

Health kick gets high-level backing

November 04, 2002

A million readers every week

October 30, 2002

Heroic Huw is a life-saver

October 28, 2002

Newsroom IT push goes public

October 19, 2002

Riot suspects demand half a page

September 25, 2002

Graf steps down at Trinity Mirror

September 19, 2002

New kid on the block

September 09, 2002

Chronicle helping boy to walk tall

August 16, 2002

Union halts Newcastle action

August 12, 2002

Police put Rachel through her paces

Cleared nursery nurses agree libel settlement with Chronicle

August 10, 2002

Boosting your text appeal

August 08, 2002

Two-day strike will go ahead

August 07, 2002

Headlines & deadlines in Newcastle

August 02, 2002

More strike dates agreed

August 01, 2002

Second strike due today

Trinity "on target" for £32m cost saving

July 25, 2002

More than 100 journalists due to strike today

July 20, 2002

Strike planned after failed talks

Racing to raise £30,000

June 28, 2002

Regional circulation "showing signs of improvement"

June 19, 2002

Planned strike is called off: Sides agree to talk

June 17, 2002

News in brief

June 12, 2002

Stage show dream comes true for sports writer

May 21, 2002

Chronicle named 'North East Newspaper of the Year'

May 16, 2002

Ha'way - the lad's come home!

May 13, 2002

Newsroom replica opens

April 23, 2002

News in brief

April 20, 2002

Regionals scoop top industry awards

April 18, 2002

News in brief

April 16, 2002

Gazette editor moves to Chronicle

April 08, 2002

Shell petition attracts 1,000

March 14, 2002

Northern BT Media Awards shortlist announced

March 11, 2002

Papers play big part in crime inquiries

March 06, 2002

Rookie reporter turns amateur sleuth after hold-up

March 01, 2002

Circulation up and costs down for Trinity Mirror regionals

February 27, 2002

News in brief

February 19, 2002

Cheeky reader gets one over on Chronicle

January 22, 2002

News in brief

January 21, 2002

Chronicle is sued over 'abuse' reports

January 15, 2002

PM joins Chronicle culture club

January 14, 2002

Year of campaigns for Chronicle

January 08, 2002

11,000 back airgun fight

December 31, 2001

Chronicle is targeting change

December 20, 2001

It wasn't voodoo hoodoo that saved United

December 19, 2001

Exhibition shows stresses and strains of managerial life

December 07, 2001

News in brief

November 27, 2001

A sight for sore eyes

November 26, 2001

News in brief

November 09, 2001

Chronicle "on solid ground" despite judge's Order

October 01, 2001

Cabbie case causes Chronicle quest

Chronicle helps "drug rape" warning get through

September 25, 2001

Chron'll Fix It success

September 06, 2001

Man suspended from job after Chronicle investigation

July 28, 2001

Job cuts confirmed

July 06, 2001

Regional press award winners celebrate

June 25, 2001

Transport horror revealed

May 25, 2001

Fare cheats named and shamed

May 16, 2001

The Journal is North East Newspaper of the Year

May 04, 2001

Sad death of a former journalist

March 29, 2001

Hadrian triumph over rivals in Chronicle comp

February 20, 2001

Celebs bring sunshine to Tyneside

February 09, 2001

Tyneside changes capturedon film

Chronicle celebrates region's top schools

January 26, 2001

Mega-victory in Micra fight

January 17, 2001

New editorial chief for Trinity Mirror's regional press

January 16, 2001

Chronicle wants to Keep the Micra in Britain

January 02, 2001

Panto stars help Sunshine Fund

December 22, 2000

Pubs join Chronicle's "softie" scheme

November 30, 2000

Dalmatian suns