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Northampton Chronicle and Echo

September 02, 2008

Johnston Press pushes ahead with printing plant closure
More than 70 jobs could be under threat as two mornings move to overnight printing

August 14, 2008

Publisher facing group-wide action over job cuts
Johnston Press NUJ chapels to be consulted over strike action

August 01, 2008

Northants evenings set to move to overnight printing
Printing and distribution jobs likely to go with production switched to Peterborough

July 24, 2008

Chronicle and Echo holds pilot film competition
Northampton daily showcases next generation of Spielbergs in multimedia contest

March 05, 2008

Strategic multimedia plan for Johnston Press as it backs the 'resilience of print'
"Highest editorial standards with strong newspaper content" promise as regional news producer sees profits slip

January 03, 2008

British journalists in the news as cop is shot dead in Bahamas office car park
Incident was a dramatic end to a dramatic year for The Tribune

October 29, 2007

Editor named for Northampton Chronicle & Echo's vacant seat
Weeklies' group editor appointed to Johnston Press title

October 26, 2007

Family notice initiative to go live across 281 Johnston Press titles
Social networking elements added to BMD listings online as readers interact

June 25, 2007

Chronicle & Echo's Edwards moves to Peterborough
Editor is due to begin new role today after more than ten years at Northamptonshire title

June 20, 2007

Johnston Press signs video deal with PA
Three-year agreement will see news agency supply multimedia packages to group's websites

Media group sees decline in ad revenues slow
Trading update also reveals good news for circulation and contract print revenues

March 16, 2007

Probe finds two phones polled half the votes in newspaper's opinion poll
The two phones were owned by the Conservative deputy leader of the council

December 18, 2006

Johnston unveils first of its new-look websites
Reader research and focus groups tracked viewers' eyes to find best way forward online

September 18, 2006

Former UK editor finally wins work permit to stay in Nassau
Controversial editor allowed to stay for 12 months after Labour Dept probe

August 11, 2006

British editor facing expulsion from Bahamas in free speech row
Work permit for former regional press man is deferred, sparking protest threat

July 25, 2006

Ex-pat editor under fire from ministers in press freedom row
Politicians call for journalist to be thrown out of the country for "telling the truth"

June 22, 2006

Johnston reports 'no discernible improvement' in ad market
Trading statement from regional publisher says advertising revenues have continued to drop

June 19, 2006

CBE for Bowdler in Queen's Birthday Honours
Ed Curran, former Newspaper Society president and Echo veteran are also among those to receive awards

May 19, 2006

Former editor tells the story of Johnston Press in new book
Takeovers, personalities and key interviews as journalist chases the big story for Life is Local

January 17, 2006

Former regional press reporter tells of terror of being held hostage in Iraq
Gunmen threatened to behead journalist during week-long ordeal

December 21, 2005

Johnston Press regional divisions to merge
Management reshuffle as regional press structure is reviewed

December 19, 2005

Johnston agrees to buy Scotsman in £160m deal
Sale includes Scotsman newspaper, Edinburgh Evening News, Scotland on Sunday and the Edinburgh Herald & Post

December 15, 2005

'Dream job' as snapper is paid to travel the world for new book
Trip took in Iceland, Sri Lanka and the Seychelles as John captured life in 17 countries

December 13, 2005

Johnston expects to report 'year of progress' despite difficult conditions
Trading update says ad revenues have continued to drop but newspaper sales revenues are up

October 20, 2005

Murder trial book deal for former Westcountry editor
Journalist meets publisher's challenge by penning book in just four months

August 31, 2005

Johnston half year profits rise to £82m despite advertising challenges
Latest figures for regional publishing group

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

December 16, 2004

Johnston profits to be 'above expectations'

November 30, 2004

Bylines around the world after novelist death exclusive

November 23, 2004

Top TV role for ex-regional press reporter