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Swindon Advertiser

June 17, 2008

New editor to focus on key local issues
Neville steps up at Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News

June 06, 2008

Prize-winners' photographs from the EDF Energy South West Media Awards
See all the winners from the the glittering ceremony at the Steam railway museum, in Swindon

May 21, 2008

Jobs to go as Newsquest confirms India outsource move
Twenty-seven pre-press roles will disappear at Wiltshire and Sussex sites

May 15, 2008

Journalist goes undercover in kerb crawl probe
Advertiser crime reporter experiences Swindon's seedier side in special investigation

May 01, 2008

Newsquest outsourcing to India could cost jobs across the UK
Union fears nationwide roll-out as consultation gets under way over 30 pre-press jobs

April 08, 2008

Trio of journalism awards for Echo reporter
Jon Austin scoops his third of the year at Newsquest's company celebration while Northern echo wins top prize

March 26, 2008

How to challenge a Contempt of Court Act postponement order
Reporters should challenge orders which can hold up reporting of trials for months

March 05, 2008

Keeping things local is key to newspaper success
Advertiser chief says there's no secret formula to finding what works

March 03, 2008

Advertiser wins fight to lift 'unlawful' reporting restrictions on hammer assault verdicts
Jury's guilty call nearly went unheard after Contempt of Court ruling

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%+

January 21, 2008

Regional newspaper editor heads up new sports training programme
Training council launches new certificate for would-be sports reporters

January 07, 2008

Editor completes year-long 80-race running challenge
Jogging journalist completes daunting race mission - and plans a book on his challenge

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

October 15, 2007

Editor still ap-peeling in a banana race for 80-run challenge
No slip-ups in Bananaman Chase as keen runner nears finish line of year-long fundraiser

September 17, 2007

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Complaint is resolved with in-paper clarification - plus more news from the PCC

August 31, 2007

Winners and losers reflect on ABC figures
Why some newspapers are claiming an increase in readership despite sales decline

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

June 13, 2007

New editor appointed for Portsmouth News
Appointment will see Advertiser man Mark Waldron return to his roots

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 30, 2007

Shortlist revealed for EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2007
Evening Post, Western Daily Press and Express & Echo lead the field for 2007 awards nominations

February 28, 2007

Journalist delivers own baby as wife goes into labour at home
Deputy sports editor finds a knack for midwifery to deliver baby Geordan

February 13, 2007

Advertiser's coverage snowballs after it is snowed under with reader pics
Paper fills 16-page supplement with readers' snow pictures - after first planning four pages of coverage

February 05, 2007

'Ridiculous' Section 39 order overturned thanks to Advertiser
Bid to ban naming of victim already pictured in the press is tackled in court by crime reporter

November 17, 2006

Paper launches £250,000 fundraising bid for new hospice at home service
Advertiser adds its weight to new push for 24-hour nursing care for people in their own homes

November 08, 2006

Advertiser says 'show must go on' as new campaign is launched
Town theatre closure prompts initiative to highlight grassroots talent

October 25, 2006

Advertiser news team completes half-marathon
Reporter Matt leads racing pack which also included editor, news editor, deputy news editor and a sub

October 23, 2006

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

August 08, 2006

'Keep Your Kit On', Advertiser tells readers
Readers urged to stay sun safe as figures show high skin cancer rate for men in the town

August 03, 2006

Editor Mark set to tackle half-marathon under watchful eye of readers
In-paper diary helps editor channel money into cancer support

July 25, 2006

Speedway campaign stalls but Advertiser refuses to give up hope
Strong backing from readers could not reverse decision by stadium owners

July 21, 2006

Advertiser honoured for Games coverage
Award "first" for print media news of nationwide company sports event

May 30, 2006

New look for the Swindon Advertiser
New mastheads, new fonts, new sections and more colour for the Wiltshire daily

March 03, 2006

Round-up of year-on-year picture for regional dailies
Snapshot of the regional press across the country

January 03, 2006

Media intervention helps keep killer driver behind bars
Pressure from the press supports bereaved mum as convict prepares to exit jail

December 14, 2005

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

November 01, 2005

Eye-opening visit to Pakistan quake zone
Aftershocks worry for regional press journalist visiting disaster-hit country

August 01, 2005

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

July 12, 2005

Name change for the Evening Advertiser
Campaign push and edition changes prompt new identity for Wiltshire title

July 11, 2005

Swindon and proud of it attracts sniping from rivals
Much-maligned town shrugs off attack from columnist

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

May 20, 2005

22 publications in frame for South West media awards

May 16, 2005

Young readers offered chance to be reporter for a day
Celebrations begin for Local Newspaper Week

May 12, 2005

The Citizen picks up Regional Newspaper of the Year prize

March 16, 2005

Appeal target upped by £400,000 as Advertiser enjoys fast response
Editor praises "incredibly generous readers" as £600,000 is raised for cancer appeal

March 08, 2005

Death of former Echo journalist

November 05, 2004

Advertiser gets a facelift

October 05, 2004

Reporter talks man out of jumping to his death

September 28, 2004

New digital media boss joins Newsquest

September 24, 2004

Banning order could have led to legal action, says paper

September 10, 2004

Newsquest first as it drops bulk sales