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South Wales Echo (Cardiff)

August 05, 2008

Echo apology after column criticised by Christians
But newspaper's decision to withdraw story provokes further flak - from atheists

June 16, 2008

New name for Media Wales news websites
Trinity Mirror changes name to 'reflect digital ambitions'

May 02, 2008

Regional press publisher tables bid to launch Welsh language website
Trinity Mirror's Media Wales one of five to submit grant applications to Welsh Books Council for public funding

March 13, 2008

South Wales journalist quits after 38 years to set up PR firm
Former Echo man to take on new challenge after leaving politics and business role

February 29, 2008

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 21, 2008

Editor hits back after senior police officer slams suicide coverage
"Misguided attack" by South Wales police chief as press watchdog monitors events

February 14, 2008

South Wales Echo names its editor
Acting editor Mike Hill confirmed in role

February 12, 2008

Multimedia roles created as newsroom moves into digital age
Integrated newsroom heralds new opportunities at south Wales papers

January 16, 2008

Open verdict on journalist found dead at foot of cliffs
Victim of 200ft fall was known to have financial, relationship and work problems

January 11, 2008

Former Echo journalist witness to civil unrest in Kenya
Journalist who now works in politics tells of braving daily threat of violence

January 09, 2008

Regional press continues to push for information under FOI
See how news stories are being generated through questions to public bodies

January 04, 2008

Veteran newspaper reporter and author dies
Former Barry Herald editor went on to work for the Daily Mail and the BBC

Paper's campaign helps secure new billion-pound academy
The South Wales Echo launched a petition and printed coupons to win reader support

November 08, 2007

Sex trafficking pledge after regional press meets ministers
Fears over small ads prompt industry-wide review of guidance for local newspapers

November 06, 2007

Pioneering plans for Wales papers will cost 17 jobs, claims NUJ
Trinity's Media Wales titles will be integrated into one editorial operation

October 18, 2007

Echo editor quits post
Richard Williams to leave Cardiff job after almost three years

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 28, 2007

Mail and Echo publisher to be renamed Media Wales
Cardiff-based company says change will better reflect the breadth of what it does

September 25, 2007

Journalist-turned-minister wins Radio 2 hymn-writing contest
Ex-editor and journalism lecturer uses writing skills to pen prize-winning song

September 19, 2007

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

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

June 14, 2007

Work begins on new headquarters for Western Mail & Echo
£17m office will be home to more than 500 staff from next summer

May 10, 2007

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

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

April 02, 2007

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

February 16, 2007

Stranded bride rescued by press photographer in Valentine's day dash
Snapper becomes knight in shining armour for medieval wedding emergency

January 12, 2007

Echo reader wins Premier League spot after 'Team of the Week' appearances
Painter-decorator basks in the glow of press publicity to become star player

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"

January 05, 2007

Award-winning South Wales Echo cartoonist 'Gren' has died
Tributes are paid to "legend" who enjoyed a 40-year career

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

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

July 05, 2006

Journalism training course review could follow Welsh papers' probe
Public funding could boost skills as Welsh Assembly makes recommendations for local media

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 07, 2006

Echo throws its weight behind academy bid

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

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 22, 2006

Pledge on trains follows fortnight of pressure from the Echo
Welsh trains boss faced tough questioning from readers during forum organised by paper

February 06, 2006

Campaign saves learning centre inside a week

December 15, 2005

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

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 14, 2005

Echo cartoonist celebrates 40 years in the news
News man releases limited edition collection of his work to mark milestone

October 19, 2005

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

August 01, 2005

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Claims of inaccuracy and intrusion are levelled at the regional press

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 11, 2005

Regionals rush to cover London blasts
Breaking news gave local newspapers a chance to shine: See the front pages here

July 05, 2005

Ban 'will not stop journalist from doing his job'
Talks continue between Echo and football club in bid to resolve dispute over news coverage

July 04, 2005

Football club's 'media policy' sparks row over news coverage
Three-month ban for football writer after club attacks "loose cannon" reporter

June 30, 2005

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

May 24, 2005

Echo editors past and present are brought together for first time
South Wales six reminisce about their time in charge and recall their most memorable moments

April 11, 2005

Journalist couple launch PR company
Mason Media will be a "more focused agency" for national and regional media

April 01, 2005

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Paper agrees not to include name in future reports

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 09, 2005

New appointment as Milburn PR venture grows

February 07, 2005

Tributes paid to journalist found dead at cliffs

January 28, 2005

Nursery out of action? Use my lounge!
18 tots invade photographer's home as he covers nursery blaze

January 12, 2005

New Year, new business, for former editor

December 29, 2004

Journalist-turned-minister spreads church message

December 10, 2004

Trinity revenues up on last year