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Express and Star (Wolverhampton)

January 15, 2010

Daily launches new edition in rival's heartland
Battle brews for circulation and ad revenue in Second City

January 12, 2010

New look for Midlands daily's website
Express and Star relaunches digital arm with more to follow

December 15, 2009

Local newspaper veteran dies aged 81
Gilbert Jarvis worked his way up to MD at Midlands publisher

October 15, 2009

Revamp for Midlands weeklies and websites
Two regional publishers unveil relaunch plans

October 12, 2009

Long-serving former council reporter dies aged 66
Express and Star stalwart spent 30 years with paper

October 06, 2009

Regional press group to carry ITN video clips
Player to be embedded on newspaper websites

August 04, 2009

Reunion raises cash in memory of former reporter
Friends gather for tribute to ex-E&S hack

July 28, 2009

Ex-Trinity Mirror boss in Midlands comeback
Steve Brown to take over Express & Star parent company

July 22, 2009

Tribute evening to much-loved press reporter
Friends of Andy Donkersley gather for reunion

June 08, 2009

MP accuses newspaper of 'gutter journalism'
Politician hits back over expenses scandal story

May 07, 2009

Top-selling regional daily to go part-free
E&S to give away midweek edition

April 06, 2009

Former E&S news editor dies aged 64
Steve Cornell was active NUJ member and champion bridge exponent

March 13, 2009

Musical ex-lobby journalist dies aged 59
Tributes to talented musician and 'superb journalist'

March 06, 2009

Jobs saved at Shropshire titles claims union
Plan for compulsory redundancies scrapped

February 13, 2009

New date set for World Newspaper Congress
Plus: MNA offers ads by-the-hour, NUJ tackles parliament – and more news in brief

January 26, 2009

Former Express & Star deputy editor dies aged 86
Bill Jolly was a "powerful figure" in Midlands journalism

January 15, 2009

Up to 70 jobs to go at West Midlands dailies
Voluntary redundancy scheme fails to get enough takers

December 17, 2008

Powerful press photos give glimpse into past
Exhibition looks back at West Mids picture archive

December 02, 2008

It's a photographic family affair at the footy
Dad joins two sons on soccer assignment

November 12, 2008

Stalwart Midlands press reporter dies aged 52
Andy Donkersley spent 20 years with Express and Star

October 27, 2008

Major restructure could see 135 jobs lost
West Midlands dailies and weeklies seek £3m savings

October 03, 2008

Midlands papers plan fresh range of mobile content
Platform could offer job alerts and music downloads

September 09, 2008

Paper lays on West Midlands welcome for Gordon and co
Express and Star marks historic Cabinet meeting with special edition

August 14, 2008

Midlands dailies to offer breaking news on the move
Express and Star and Shropshire Star launch mobile phone sites

August 11, 2008

Express and Star helps reassure stricken resort
Weston blaze generates sales boost, East London titles merge, and other news in brief.

June 30, 2008

Regional newspaper's web hits top four million
expressandstar.com sees rise of more than 60pc in traffic

May 19, 2008

Chronicle series of newspapers to pull out of district offices
Editorial staff on Express and Star's sister titles will join up at head office

April 24, 2008

Former press photographers develop new life in the sun
Midlands couple will pass on their press experience to holiday-makers in southern Italy

March 18, 2008

Journalist camps out at shop test its homeliness
Express and Star hack pitches up at Asda and meets some interesting characters along the way

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 06, 2008

Lifetime achievement award presented to Scottish journalist
Plus: Newsquest's 62m page impressions online, staff changes at New Nation and more news in brief

January 29, 2008

New football magazine looking for financial support
Sports freelancer's new project is off the ground but needs a boost

January 24, 2008

Westminster journalists gear up for annual meet
New chairman of The Newspaper Conference is set to take up his post

January 09, 2008

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

December 28, 2007

Readers react to Express & Star's same-day Bhutto edition
"We continue to benefit from being an authentic evening newspaper" - deputy editor

November 12, 2007

Interactive online death notices for Midlands newspaper company
Midland News Association titles join 550 already using legacy.com

October 16, 2007

Last call for Express & Star reunion
Good turnout expected as former reporting team track down old colleagues

October 08, 2007

Freelance's book shares top tips for journalists thinking of going it alone
Former Express & Star journalist who set up her own business draws on her own experiences

September 05, 2007

Former Express & Star journalists sought for reunion
Have you ever worked for the Wolverhampton-based daily? Then read on...

August 08, 2007

Transplant journalist backs 'presumed consent' proposal on organ donation
Double lung transplant man calls for reverse of current UK laws

July 19, 2007

News in brief
Lucy Adams lifts top award, plus: Boris visits his old newspaper, and more news in brief

June 07, 2007

News group's in-house journalism training is opened up to the public
Accredited course back and looking for trainee reporters

April 26, 2007

Double lung transplant journalist fighting back after organ rejection
Deterioration has begun to subside but news man's lungs are operating at just 27 per cent capacity

March 28, 2007

News staff bid for more time to consider pension changes
Union members say eight-week consultation is not long enough

February 15, 2007

More than 50 staff apply for voluntary redundancy at Express & Star
Hope that compulsory job losses can be avoided following 30-day consultation

January 17, 2007

New health worry for double lung transplant journalist
Blow for Midlands writer just days after returning to work

January 12, 2007

More jobs set to go at Express & Star
Call for voluntary redundancy due to "difficult trading conditions"

October 26, 2006

Newlywed press photographers set for Italian business adventure
Couple plan to escape life of daily deadlines to launch digital photographic holidays company

October 05, 2006

E&S gets rare footage of pre-match team talk ahead of FA Cup game
Fly-on-the-wall film followed team from pre-match meal to final whistle as part of video news initiative

August 24, 2006

News and PR company captures former Sky man
Martin Lowe has also worked for the Birmingham Mail, Express & Star and ITV

August 18, 2006

Sister titles prepare to revamp web offerings
New online look for Midland News Association's portals

Apology as football manager misquote turns players into 'nonentities'
Manager misheard in post-match press conference upset at back page story

August 17, 2006

Video news brings readers the headlines in a flash
Assistant editor faces the camera to give a taster of the day's papers

July 17, 2006

Early morning call-out as kids' coach smash drama unfolds
Newsroom swings into action as foreign crash alert reaches Express & Star

June 16, 2006

Express and Star brings World Cup to life with interactive website
Stand-alone service includes video bulletin interviews with football stars

June 08, 2006

Compulsory redundancies avoided at Midland News Association
Volunteers step forward as staff cuts take shape

Double lung transplant journalist misses out on 'Big Brother' crown
Reporter who underwent life-saving op lived in a glass house during reality contest

May 18, 2006

Double lung transplant journalist set for 'Big Brother' contest
Reporter will have his every move watched as he lives in a glass house six months after life-saving op

May 15, 2006

Express & Star group staff wait for news on job cuts
Around 100 apply for voluntary redundancy as firm looks to cut around 70

April 12, 2006

Jobs threat at Express & Star group - up to 70 may go
Voluntary redundancy scheme launched as company bids to cut overheads

March 16, 2006

How supplements, new products and web innovation boosts local press
Regional publishers are extending their brands to meet thirst for news on demand

February 16, 2006

New Leicester City boss is former regional press journalist
Football manager still prefers asking the questions to answering them...

January 16, 2006

Journalists catch banned driver at the wheel minutes after he left court
Prison sentence for man snapped by Express & Star staff

December 14, 2005

Double lung transplant for regional press journalist
"I feel like I have been born again", says writer who was struck down with pneumonia

November 09, 2005

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Newspapers take action as claims of inaccuracy are levelled against them

August 12, 2005

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Plus claims of inaccuracy and intrusion. Read the latest news from the PCC

June 23, 2005

Sales success follows new approach from Express & Star
Substantial six-figure investment sees a new look and more resources give Stafford edition a boost

May 23, 2005

High Court injunction granted over paper's care home coverage
Company claims publication of addresses could put vulnerable children at risk

April 22, 2005

News man Parker set to leave Express & Star
Industry stalwart plans to maintain busy media role despite retirement

April 13, 2005

Regional titles in running for prizes at Newspaper Awards

March 21, 2005

Ex-Sentinel snapper sets up his own business
Award-winning lensman used to work at the Express & Star, Derby Telegraph and Coventry Telegraph

March 09, 2005

Cancer claims life of former assistant editor Lynda

January 05, 2005

Tidal wave aid initiatives from local press