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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
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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
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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