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South Wales Evening Post (Swansea)

December 05, 2008

Assistant editor scoops top NCTJ prize
South Wales news chief honoured for journalism training contribution

November 18, 2008

Evening Post predicts a riot - and films it
Newspaper's post-match video nets 9,000 downloads

November 04, 2008

New projects for editor after three decades in local press
Robert Lloyd begins new chapter after leaving paper he joined as a teenager

September 22, 2008

Newsroom mourns loss of former colleague, 39
Copy control manager died following stroke

September 19, 2008

Daredevil reporter takes to the skies
South Wales newsman in 12,000-foot charity freefall

September 08, 2008

Journalists' union wins recognition at South Wales titles
'Intensive campaign' sees NUJ win vote at Northcliffe newspapers

August 21, 2008

Latest new-look newspaper websites go live
Northcliffe continues rollout of revamped thisis websites

August 15, 2008

Friday Funnies: Helicopter headline raises a smile
....and more press funnies including a pun-tastic headline which failed to amuse one reader!!

July 09, 2008

Helmand hospital beckons for health reporter Liz
South Wales journalist to spend time with military medics in Afghanistan

June 30, 2008

Evening Post sparks city-wide debate over crash coverage
Response to story "reveals power of multimedia approach"

May 01, 2008

Regional newspaper reporters shortlisted for One World award
Herald and Evening Post journalists join broadcast and national newspaper names for reports on the developing world

March 11, 2008

Newspaper wins lengthy battle to see £40,000 council study
Evening Post calls on Information Commissioner to see report – then brands it "unexciting"

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 11, 2008

Northcliffe Media enjoys record January online
56 per cent growth in unique visitors year-on-year brings almost 3m to web network

February 06, 2008

Northcliffe begins to reap rewards of online investment
Regional online revenues grow 90 per cent on previous year

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

November 01, 2007

Newspapers turn to digital platform as Lasting Tribute takes off
Million page views marks milestone for national tribute website

October 24, 2007

Bizarre birthday gift leaves reporter in the lion's den
"Never did I think, one day, I would be literally thrown in to the lions" - reporter

October 11, 2007

Upbeat vibes from Northcliffe at City investor seminar
Media group bosses reveal progress made since sell-offs and acquisitions

September 27, 2007

Northcliffe achieves £45m cost saving target
Trading update also reports that group is continuing to see slowly improving advertising revenues

September 18, 2007

Editor recalls sporting glory days with Clough in new book
Journalist who was in the Right Place Right Time reveals the inside story from his time as sports writer

Regional journalists vie for health writing award and £1,000 prize pot
Journalists from Huddersfield Examiner and South Wales Evening Post make contest shortlist

August 15, 2007

Spooky night at haunted tower: Features editor goes ghost-hunting
Drama unfolds as news team trio braves the unknown

July 09, 2007

National charity honours work of local press
South Wales Evening Post and Derbyshire Times are praised for coverage of animal welfare issues

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 18, 2007

News group targets sports fans with network of new websites
Dedicated football and rugby team websites will aim to capitalise on papers' unique relationship with clubs

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
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Spring 2007 NCE: Newspaper Practice
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
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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

Strong first half of the year for Northcliffe owners DMGT
More than half the £159m operating profit came from outside group's printed titles

May 10, 2007

£1.2m makeover for Welsh newspaper office
Work on 1960s block will transform gateway to city

May 04, 2007

Newspaper's BNP advert causes outrage amongst journalists
Pre-election ad "undermines credibility" of editorial team, say staff

April 16, 2007

'Wrong kind of rubbish' in recycling costs reporter another £350
Journalist loses appeal on ruling over paper that was left in bag of cans and bottles

April 03, 2007

Why we kept Iran prisoners' names secret - editor
Evening Post decided not to reveal the names of local servicemen after speaking to families and MoD

December 20, 2006

Post celebrates sales success with cryptic marketing campaign
Mystery figures appeared around the city before all was revealed in-paper

November 23, 2006

Northcliffe operating profits fall
Regional newspaper revenues also drop - but report shows shortfall "being offset by cost reductions"

October 26, 2006

Health minister turns his back on 90,000-name Evening Post petition
Claims that accepting petition might suggest a lack of impartiality are dismissed as "nonsense"

September 21, 2006

Latest Northcliffe figures confirm tough year
Trading update shows ad revenues are down but group remains on target to make £45m annual saving

August 23, 2006

Post's Health Warning fight wins support of 40,000
Readers make their feelings clear as campaign to save hospital services gathers pace

July 24, 2006

Drink-drive 'name and shame' praised by police
"No apologies" from Post as it reveals full details of drink-drive menace

July 19, 2006

Popular former Post editor has died, aged 76
Tributes paid to man who was an inspiration for a generation

July 12, 2006

Crash dash for journalism trainers during new office reception
NCTJ guests help crash victims during group's big day

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 05, 2006

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

May 31, 2006

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Latest news from the PCC shows how editors are putting wrongs right

May 25, 2006

850 leave Northcliffe as cost-saving moves kick in
Business report shows progress of £45m reduction plan - and half-yearly results

May 04, 2006

DMGT merges its digital businesses
Northcliffe Electronic Publishing and Associated New Ventures to become AN Digital

Editor Feeney joins Press Complaints Commission
South Wales journalist's appointment follows the retirement of Ed Curran

April 07, 2006

New regional editors for Northcliffe
Editorial directors add extra management layer as restructured company takes shape

March 27, 2006

Northcliffe to merge with Associated Newspapers
New company to use economies of scale to cut costs and boost online business

Northcliffe to sell Aberdeen newspapers for £105m
DC Thomson to buy Scottish business

March 22, 2006

Plans for £1m news office revamp given go-ahead
Evening Post facelift will include recladding the front of the building in glass and aluminium

March 15, 2006

£20m savings for Northcliffe in 'tough' trading conditions
Trading report issued - but no news yet on company's reorganisation

March 13, 2006

Editors' posts cut in South Wales reshuffle
Evening Post deputy to take on new joint role at sister weeklies

February 17, 2006

Editor-in-chief role for Feeney as editorial changes are announced
Company considers moving more staff to Swansea and appointing a joint editor for weekly titles

'No deal' on Northcliffe - regional newspapers to be retained by DMGT
"Bids did not fully reflect the long term value of the business"

November 30, 2005

Bids invited for Northcliffe Newspapers
DMGT considering selling off its regional titles

November 10, 2005

Ultimate body valet as reporter tries colonic irrigation
Evening Post writer attempts to find a short cut to a flatter stomach

October 26, 2005

60ft mast climb as daredevil press man seeks best photo
Lensman gets a bird's eye view and grabs front page shot after scaling ship's rigging

October 12, 2005

Protest planned after press closure
Politicians to join journalists and printers for demonstration

September 22, 2005

Reporter recalls 'most terrifying few minutes' of her life
Journalist felt her heart might burst after suffering a severe allergic reaction

September 12, 2005

Politicians lobby MD on press closure proposal
Party leaders warn that moving production from Swansea would be a "retrograde step"

September 08, 2005

Northcliffe considers Swansea press closure
Jobs under threat as proposals are put forward to move production to other printing centres

August 15, 2005

Northcliffe the focus of national day of protest
Plans to make £20m-a-year savings for next two years prompt outcry from union members

August 09, 2005

All dressed up and nowhere to go
Reporters get their glad rags on after boss sends them out bargain hunting

June 29, 2005

Cost reduction programme launched at Northcliffe
£20m savings a year sought in two-year project to focus on policies and processes

May 27, 2005

Northcliffe operating profit up £100,000
Advertising revenues rise but regional publisher sees a drop in revenue from recruitment and motors

May 26, 2005

Swansea title gives readers the chance to shape look of newspaper
Revamped Evening Post looks for an eye-catching symbol for its masthead to finish off its new look

March 22, 2005

Northcliffe 'continuing to perform well'
Trading update shows circulation and advertising revenues are ahead of last year

February 07, 2005

Tributes paid to journalist found dead at cliffs

January 24, 2005

Lensman focuses on retirement after 45 years
Post veteran joined paper as a designer before turning hobby into a career

January 20, 2005

Press snappers target lazy parents

January 07, 2005

Modern apperance lifts Evening Post

December 14, 2004

47 per cent pass their journalism exams

December 02, 2004

Northcliffe profits top £100m

November 15, 2004

Paper accused of 'moral blackmail' in campaign

September 16, 2004

End of year trading shows Northcliffe 'performing well'

September 15, 2004

Praise for Post's £1m fund as cancer centre opens

August 05, 2004

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC

August 04, 2004

Who killed Phil? Post steps in to help solve murder mystery

August 03, 2004

Online this is relaunch project complete

July 20, 2004

Partnership gives Post picture archives new lease of life

July 19, 2004

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC

June 23, 2004

Journalism exams record 55 per cent pass rate

May 20, 2004

Post's Steve joins press photography exams team

March 22, 2004

Northcliffe 'performing well'- trading update

March 10, 2004

The sincerest form of flattery?

December 16, 2003

43 per cent pass rate for Autumn NCE

September 23, 2003

Named and shamed after Post's intervention

September 09, 2003

£1m success doubles original target

August 27, 2003

Reporter turns litter lout to test public opinion

August 21, 2003

Death of former Post chief

July 21, 2003

Budding photographer wins memorial contest

July 01, 2003

NCE success for 55 per cent of candidates

June 11, 2003

Evening Post leads plea for safer marina

May 23, 2003

Sorted! Post's pressure on the council pays off

May 21, 2003

Municipal honour as reporter becomes mayoress

May 01, 2003

Editor to retire after 20 years

April 30, 2003

Evening Post names teenage drug dealer

March 19, 2003

'Encouraging' for Northcliffe

February 21, 2003

Editor's public interest pledge in row over leaked report

January 23, 2003

New Harry memorial is thanks to the Post

January 11, 2003

Fireworks plea wins "overwhelming" response

November 18, 2002

News in brief

November 14, 2002

Chips are down in fire strike

October 21, 2002

Health minister summons reporter for "exclusive"

October 16, 2002

Retiring editor says farewell

October 09, 2002

News in brief

October 08, 2002

New Star editor named

September 30, 2002

Journalist turns author for social history book

September 25, 2002

Northcliffe's "modest revenue growth" as DMGT reorganises

September 21, 2002

Editor hands over record petition

September 19, 2002

Star editor on the move

September 13, 2002

News in brief

September 11, 2002

News in brief

September 07, 2002

News in brief

September 05, 2002

Paper rapped for inaccurate axeman story

August 31, 2002

Increased sales for half of all regional press titles

August 23, 2002

Evening Post editor named

August 17, 2002

Former reporter dies 23 years after tragic injury

August 14, 2002

News in brief

August 10, 2002

Editorship for Peter

July 27, 2002

Minister snubs Evening Post fight

July 26, 2002

News in brief

July 19, 2002

Petition supporters 'could fill Millennium Stadium'

July 18, 2002

Health reporter's hospital stay hits the headlines

July 16, 2002

Printing success for Post

July 11, 2002

Hundreds of mourners turn out for Michael

July 08, 2002

Politicians back Evening Post objection

July 04, 2002

Swift work after murder verdict boosts sales

May 31, 2002

Reporter nets exclusive as 30-year silence is broken

May 18, 2002

Death of former Welsh journalist

April 25, 2002

Retirement decisions prompt hunt for two new editors

April 15, 2002

Celebrating our 40,000th edition

April 10, 2002

'Articles contained inaccuracies'

April 04, 2002

Supplements, special editions and photo archives

March 21, 2002

Welsh nominations announced

February 26, 2002

News editor is 'stalked'

February 22, 2002

News in brief

February 06, 2002

Tackling a weighty issue

February 04, 2002

Writer suffers iron bar attack

December 06, 2001

£20,000 raised in two weeks

November 30, 2001

Post -v- council row heats up
Having just read Post v Council hots up - a pretty one-sided account if I ever read one, I thought I'd attach my statement - perhaps you'd like to tell me which part you think is "rambling".

November 14, 2001

Papers open steel cash fund

November 08, 2001

Readers raise £550,000

November 06, 2001

Hear'Say star pic problem solved

November 02, 2001

Evening Post gives its side of the story

October 29, 2001

Evening Post banned from naming youth

October 23, 2001

Death of Jim Smith