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Oxford Mail

November 24, 2008

Web hits keep rising on Bel Tel
Belfast Telegraph hits 4m mark, Emma-Kate quits to become full-time triathlete – and more news in brief

October 22, 2008

Newsman's fond farewell after 44 years with same paper
Oxford Mail pays tribute to assistant editor who 'cared deeply about every word'

September 10, 2008

Mail investigation exposes "secret police"
Editor hits out at force's "no communications policy"

August 06, 2008

Reporter takes on the pros in Belgium triathlon
Oxford Mail triathlete Emma-Kate Lidbury sets half-marathon best

June 11, 2008

World championship silver as Emma-Kate misses out on top prize by a whisker
Oxford Mail triathlete finishes second after posting one of the fastest times for the event

May 15, 2008

Euro triathlon gold glory for Mail reporter
Emma-Kate cracks two personal best times as she romps to victory in Lisbon

May 08, 2008

Former Mail and Times reporter dies aged 86
Molly White was a fan of horses, flying and writing

April 17, 2008

Reporter records podium spot in triathlon season opener
Oxford Mail hack endures the cold in preparation for World Champs

April 07, 2008

PO closure campaign gets 7,000 signatures from Mail readers
Human interest stories boost power of newspaper campaign as petition is delivered to Downing Street

February 07, 2008

Cold return to UK as reporter bids for triathlon glory
Journalist gears up for World Champs after switching to part-time reporting

November 30, 2007

Emma-Kate swaps the Mail for the trail as she pounds across Oz
Leave from work gives reporter the chance to compete with the world's best

November 12, 2007

Regional press news in brief
Work provided a "unique insight" - plus: journalist runs marathon on honeymoon, and more in brief

Mail campaign doubles rapist's jail term
Newspaper pressed case until Attorney General addressed the Court of Appeal

November 09, 2007

Newsquest titles face industrial action from journalists on pensions issue
Eighty-five per cent of survey respondents called for a formal vote on industrial action

November 05, 2007

Are you Standing Up For Journalism today?
Hundreds of editorial staff plan to make their voices heard in protest at cuts to staffing and resources

September 04, 2007

Bronze for journalist at World Triathlon Championships
Emma-Kate was the fastest Brit to finish in her race as she "held on for dear life"

August 17, 2007

Match of the Wacaday!
Mail claims major transfer coup as legendary broadcaster Timmy Mallett joins its reporting team

July 31, 2007

News in brief
Plus: Award for Western Mail farming editor, Northern Echo reports sales success - and more news in brief

July 25, 2007

Water level rise puts Oxford Mail HQ in jeopardy
But paper will be published as staff are told: keep away from flood-hit base

July 03, 2007

Union pushes for national talks as Newsquest drops 'pension bombshell'
£65m pension fund deficit claim could cost staff more than £40 a month to put right

May 24, 2007

Prizes awarded for best NCE performances
Four journalists have been singled out for awards on the back of how they fared

Spring 2007 NCE:News Report
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here

Spring 2007 NCE: Newspaper Practice
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here

Spring 2007 NCE:News Interview
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here

50% pass journalism NCE exams- full list of successful candidates
"Excellent individual answers on many papers," say the examiners - see if you know anyone who passed

Spring 2007 NCE:Logbooks
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here

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

April 10, 2007

Reporter scoops top award after sharing experiences of epilepsy
Personal account is praised for exploding some of the myths and stigma that surround condition

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 02, 2007

Court sides with Mail after being told it can't reimpose teen's ID ban
Paper wins "protracted battle" with magistrates to name a teenage yob

January 26, 2007

Granville promoted to deputy editor at Oxford Mail
Raft of key appointments are made as Andy Chatfield makes training move

November 21, 2006

Mail's online service reaches out to young people as tragic story breaks
Tributes page proves popular with traditionally hard to reach audience

October 23, 2006

Newsquest sees video content produced across the group
September saw video clips viewed more than 45,000 times

September 20, 2006

Reporter quits newsroom for new start in Uganda
Journalist will mix voluntary work with newsgathering in civil war-hit region

September 11, 2006

Baby boom hits Oxford Mail
Oxford males and females produce a clutch of new arrivals

September 06, 2006

Mail journalist scores top 10 finish at World Triathlon Championships
Reporter battled through the pain barrier after travelling to Switzerland as part of GB team

July 17, 2006

Editorial team effort pays off for Mail after RAF jet crash
Reporters, photographers and subs volunteer to help out as major story breaks

July 10, 2006

Funeral of Jim McClure - a 'timeless genius'
Mourners packed church to remember former Oxford Mail editor

June 26, 2006

Alert assistant editor helps put escaped prisoner back behind bars
Use of archived photo led reader to recognise escapee - after police refused to release mugshot

June 21, 2006

Mail helps readers show their support with 'U' bands
Paper and football club team up for charity wristband initiative as club prepares for promotion fight

June 20, 2006

Former Oxford Mail editor Jim McClure dies
Newsman had continued to suffer health problems after taking early retirement

June 16, 2006

Reporter to represent Great Britain in Triathlon World Championships
Journalist wins place in squad only 12 months after competing in her first race

June 15, 2006

Plans for inquest reporting restriction powers prompt industry concerns
Editors warn proposals could be abused and would restrict public's right to know

June 12, 2006

'Trading of information' examined in new book
Leaks, whistle-blowing and spin all come under the spotlight in journalist's study

June 05, 2006

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

May 30, 2006

International award win for Mail's Yuri
Two top awards for regional press photographer

May 25, 2006

Mail reporter aims for GB place after triathlon success
Emma-Kate does the business as more than 3,000 swim, cycle and run their way to a medal

May 08, 2006

U's lose league battle despite press support
Mail turned stands into a sea of yellow as it gave club its full backing

March 28, 2006

Mail marks United takeover with yellow special
Eight-page souvenir wraparound is printed in team's kit colour

March 21, 2006

Legal win for paper as confused court staff learn about contempt
Mail names sex offender after two-month battle "on shifting sands"

February 28, 2006

Regional snappers hoping to be a picture of success
Host of Picture Editors' Awards nominations for local news staff - see the full shortlist here

Mail wins praise over cash machines probe
MP applauds lead taken "exposing unfairness" over charging

February 22, 2006

City's nightspots take action on drugs after Mail exposé
Testing kits to be given to pubs and clubs as paper finds evidence of widespread cocaine use

December 28, 2005

District office closure proposals are met with protests
Publisher says move would help provide a better service for readers

December 14, 2005

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

December 13, 2005

Media Lawyer founding editor Welsh to step down
Ex-newspaper editor says he is ready for a holiday - but is not planning to retire

October 05, 2005

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Woman claimed article was inaccurate and full of lurid detail - plus more PCC news

September 30, 2005

New group news editor appointed for Oxford titles
Jason Collie will head up content operation for Mail and its sister weeklies

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

March 02, 2005

Regional snappers in frame for photo awards
Host of nominations for local news staff at prestigious Picture Editors' Awards

December 14, 2004

47 per cent pass their journalism exams

September 28, 2004

New digital media boss joins Newsquest

September 10, 2004

Newsquest first as it drops bulk sales

August 24, 2004

Press denied entry to meeting that wasn't public or private

August 23, 2004

Press probe reveals 'sorry mess' of postal delivery