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Herald Express (Torquay and south Devon)
July 03, 2008
Local press 'Party in the Bay' story grabs worldwide media attention
Eagle-eyed Herald Express reporter spots story on Facebook and generates headlines Down Under
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
December 27, 2007
Early Day Motion is sparked by Herald Express story
Plus: Screenwriting roadshow, ONEManchester - and more regional press news in brief
November 01, 2007
Newspapers turn to digital platform as Lasting Tribute takes off
Million page views marks milestone for national tribute website
October 12, 2007
Digital excellence recognised at local media awards
Online investment from local newspaper groups helps winners strike gold
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
August 07, 2007
Management qualifications for newspaper staff
Fifteen claim their NVQ levels 3 or 4 - find out who passed the test
July 27, 2007
Damages for marine wrongly identified as murder accused in Herald Express
Herald Express makes "unqualified offer of amends" after in-paper apology
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 19, 2007
Royal recognition for former regionals staff
Ex-Herald Express snapper and writer who began career on YEP are honoured
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
June 01, 2007
Python cactus prop put up for auction by Torquay newspaper
Rare survivor of the cult satire show to go under hammer for charity with a reserve of £500
May 25, 2007
Front page 'happy slapper' splash despite reporting restrictions
Paper fails in naming bid but still produces "cracking front page"
May 24, 2007
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
Strong first half of the year for Northcliffe owners DMGT
More than half the £159m operating profit came from outside group's printed titles
January 24, 2007
Westcountry titles put picture archives online
Papers adopt Digital Asset Solutions software as Philip Chisholm rejoins team
December 06, 2006
South Devon daily targets Polish readers with new column
Polish journalist is signed up to help cater for 5,000+ Poles living in paper's circulation area
November 28, 2006
Northcliffe launches training academy
In-house training initiative brings fresh boost to meet new industry challenges
November 23, 2006
Northcliffe operating profits fall
Regional newspaper revenues also drop - but report shows shortfall "being offset by cost reductions"
November 22, 2006
Daily online news now broadcast direct from Devon newsroom
New service gives viewers a taste of the day's newspaper content
September 21, 2006
Herald Express wins right to name mother in child abuse case
Paper's intervention "ensured defendants did not escape with anonymity"
Latest Northcliffe figures confirm tough year
Trading update shows ad revenues are down but group remains on target to make £45m annual saving
September 04, 2006
New editor named for Herald Express
Plymouth Evening Herald deputy succeeds Brendan Hanrahan
August 18, 2006
Editor Hanrahan to leave Herald Express
"Major structure and policy review" results in resignation
July 19, 2006
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Newspaper apologises for attributing quotes to runner, plus more news from the PCC
July 03, 2006
Jesus/devil fight video trio plead guilty after newspaper tip-off
Police praise for evening paper as vandals who filmed their offences are caught
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 16, 2006
FOI Act helps Herald Express reveal £700,000 cost of 'golden handshakes'
Three-year wait for information came to fruition as reporter pushed hard after new training
April 07, 2006
New regional editors for Northcliffe
Editorial directors add extra management layer as restructured company takes shape
April 03, 2006
Five-hour marathon run for Herald Express's Jeff
Seventy-degree heat fails to beat charity runner
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 23, 2006
Reporter Jeff prepares to run for charity in Barcelona
Herald Express man packs his running shoes and suncream for marathon trip
March 15, 2006
£20m savings for Northcliffe in 'tough' trading conditions
Trading report issued - but no news yet on company's reorganisation
March 01, 2006
War of words continues over 'corrupt paper' jibe
Councillor claims his phone has been "red hot" with messages of support after he criticised paper
February 23, 2006
Editor speaks out after 'corrupt paper' jibe
Councillor's comments are dismissed as "demented ravings"
February 17, 2006
'No deal' on Northcliffe - regional newspapers to be retained by DMGT
"Bids did not fully reflect the long term value of the business"
December 23, 2005
Pearcy’s been pierced!
Reporter shares her body piercing experience with readers
December 14, 2005
Successful NCE candidates - Autumn 2005
Read the full list of hard-working reporters who have qualified as seniors
December 01, 2005
Former Herald Express sub wins his Suez veteran medal
Journalist who served in Egypt during the 1950s gets recognition from the Queen
November 30, 2005
Bids invited for Northcliffe Newspapers
DMGT considering selling off its regional titles
August 25, 2005
Newspaper helps solve more than 100 crimes
Rogues gallery achieves "fantastic rate of clearing up crimes which would otherwise have gone undetected"
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 02, 2005
Editor's 'grow up' message to councillors
War of words continues as members are accused of wasting taxpayer's time with a personal attack
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 20, 2005
22 publications in frame for South West media awards
April 13, 2005
Herald Express launches appeal to mark 80th anniversary
Paper looks back at its history - and forward to help readers of the future
March 22, 2005
Northcliffe 'continuing to perform well'
Trading update shows circulation and advertising revenues are ahead of last year
March 14, 2005
News staff gather to celebrate year's successes
December 14, 2004
47 per cent pass their journalism exams
December 02, 2004
Northcliffe profits top £100m
November 17, 2004
'Call of faith' features editor embarks on Christian journey
August 27, 2004
Base sale growth main feature in latest ABCs
August 03, 2004
Online this is relaunch project complete
July 13, 2004
Echo pioneers new 'media and the law' course
July 07, 2004
Paper cleared of wrongdoing over front page 'rant'
June 04, 2004
Profits rise at Northcliffe as circulation decline slows
May 28, 2004
Regional staff set for D-Day anniversary trip
March 22, 2004
Northcliffe 'performing well'- trading update
March 18, 2004
"The editor's comments are beyond the pale"
March 15, 2004
Torbay paper calls for 36 councillors to quit
January 28, 2004
£6.5m press deal to bring full colour to the Westcountry
December 11, 2003
Article 'not racist', says industry watchdog
December 04, 2003
Parental fears could halt festive pictures
August 15, 2003
Ad-Mag now part of NPG:MD promoted to group No2
July 16, 2003
Dare devil snapper celebrates birthday in style
February 11, 2003
News in brief
January 27, 2003
News in brief
January 18, 2003
News in brief
November 30, 2002
Viv captures drama of war
November 06, 2002
Journalist John turns judge for the day
November 01, 2002
News in brief
October 22, 2002
Cancer claims former editor
October 04, 2002
News in brief
October 01, 2002
Paul gets naked in the newsroom!
September 13, 2002
Industry honour for regional publisher
September 07, 2002
News in brief
August 10, 2002
8,800 support paper's by-pass plea
August 07, 2002
"Goodwill harvest" launched by Herald
July 11, 2002
News in brief
April 17, 2002
News man "Mr Colchester" dies, aged 89
April 08, 2002
'Dole capital' targets change
February 04, 2002
New MD looks to the future
January 28, 2002
News in brief
Herald plays it safe
December 13, 2001
Movers and shakers in the Westcountry
November 26, 2001
New MD at Westcountry Publications
November 16, 2001
Media Ball raises £7,000
November 15, 2001
News in brief
October 13, 2001
Yippee! - I've passed!
What it feels like to get through those crucial NCTJ exams
October 10, 2001
Counter Attack victim of its own success
October 05, 2001
News in brief
October 03, 2001
New section is The Business
August 01, 2001
National newspaper takes up Herald Express campaign
July 26, 2001
From trainee reporters to editors
July 13, 2001
Readers given chance to shape the law
July 07, 2001
Torquay paper gives dogthe push
July 03, 2001
Phone poll demolishes idea
June 30, 2001
Herald helps find missing girl
June 26, 2001
Counter Attack gets off to a flying start
June 18, 2001
Political writer has died at 73
May 21, 2001
Mexican nightmare sparks paper appeal
May 09, 2001
Gulls' victory predicted
April 19, 2001
SOS update
March 01, 2001
Children to hear about drug deaths
February 26, 2001
Councillors pledge to play fair
February 16, 2001
Herald Express helps put a rapist behind bars
February 14, 2001
Easy access is on the agenda
February 12, 2001
Drugs Don't Work
January 15, 2001
Showbiz writer celebrates
January 10, 2001
Torquay writer given community award
January 09, 2001
Bride rumbled by wedding page snap
December 22, 2000
By-pass campaign suffers setback
December 16, 2000
Paper seeks winter wonderland
December 08, 2000
Response to article "crashes" village website
November 28, 2000
Pub chain boost for Herald Express campaign
November 16, 2000
Hung up over mobiles
November 14, 2000
Pension concession 'not enough': Herald Express
October 16, 2000
Plea for surveys on car ban controversy
October 14, 2000
Jeff becomes a trainee pensioner
October 13, 2000
Farewell to Mike
October 05, 2000
Tony answers the Herald Express
September 28, 2000
Herald Express backs new Goss bid
August 26, 2000
Rock 'n' roll years
August 09, 2000
Campaign boost in south west
July 27, 2000
Happy birthday, dear Herald
July 17, 2000
"Well done!" says Jack
July 11, 2000
Grey power
July 07, 2000
Missing author remembered in anniversary celebrations
July 01, 2000
Justice for our pensioners
June 23, 2000
The drugs don't work
June 22, 2000
Foster family found for boy
June 12, 2000
Northcliffe profits reach £38m
May 25, 2000
Readers invited to shape the NHS
May 19, 2000
West of England award winners
May 10, 2000
Columnist writes 'the hardest story of all'
April 01, 2000
Goss supported by Herald Express
March 27, 2000
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