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Yorkshire Evening Post

March 02, 2010

Digital editor quits to set up new video venture
Journalist launches PR service after ten years in local newspapers

December 30, 2009

Business editor and columnist loses cancer battle
Journalist chronicled fight with disease in weekly column

December 07, 2009

Plaque unveiled to ex-reporter Mark Knopfler
Sign marks the spot where former YEP man launched Dire Straits

November 30, 2009

Post says sorry to Abramovich over Bates 'threat'
Regional daily pays Russian billionaire 'substantial damages'

September 07, 2009

Printing of city title could move from news HQ
End of FT contract could see Yorkshire Post published elsewhere

June 16, 2009

Publishers launch more hyperlocal websites
YEP and KM Group reach out to local communities

June 11, 2009

Iraq War reporter wins international book prize
Former YEP man's amazing story scoops award

May 07, 2009

Yorkshire strikes scored "some success" says NUJ
Journalists thank public for support

April 01, 2009

Jobs campaign launched during redundancy dispute
Paper aims to keep city working as it axes jobs

March 13, 2009

Union chapels urged to dig deep for Leeds strikers
NUJ leaders in appeal for cash

February 27, 2009

Author Taylor Bradford backs Yorkshire strikers
Message from America as journalists start second walkout

February 25, 2009

Further strikes announced at Yorkshire Post Newspapers
Dispute continues over redundancies in Leeds

February 19, 2009

Union hits out at PA in dispute over job cuts
Agency will continue to supply services despite strike

Sporting body honours long-serving columnist
Former assistant editor recognised for promoting squash

February 13, 2009

Redundancy process to begin at Yorkshire titles
Unions to hold two four-day strikes

February 12, 2009

Leeds journalists vote for strike action
Protest over photographers facing redundancy

January 21, 2009

Yorkshire journalists to vote on strike action
18 editorial jobs set to go at Leeds titles

January 09, 2009

Shannon story inspires reporter's first book
YEP newsman followed missing school girl drama from day one

January 07, 2009

Protesters to greet new boss on first newspaper visit
John Fry to be faced with NUJ demonstrators at Leeds centre

December 16, 2008

Yorkshire subs' jobs "may be outsourced to PA"
Union fears after daily editors attend company presentation

August 18, 2008

Most Haunted at the 'Yorkshire Evening Ghost'
TV presenter takes YEP staff round haunted hotspots for web-TV series

April 15, 2008

Jobs fear as editions are cut at the Yorkshire Evening Post
40+ print workers face the axe as Evening Post operation is moved to out-of-town site

March 05, 2008

Strategic multimedia plan for Johnston Press as it backs the 'resilience of print'
"Highest editorial standards with strong newspaper content" promise as regional news producer sees profits slip

January 24, 2008

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

January 04, 2008

Reporters turn superheroes to raise charity cash
Evening Post staff retain "a shred of dignity" by partially hiding their identities

December 24, 2007

Trainee journalist has 'elf' of a good time on newspaper work experience
Newsroom helper became Santa's little helper as he threw everything into his latest editorial role

October 26, 2007

Family notice initiative to go live across 281 Johnston Press titles
Social networking elements added to BMD listings online as readers interact

October 16, 2007

Shortlist announced for Yorkshire Press Awards
Find out who is in the running for a prize as the county's best journalism talent is honoured

July 12, 2007

Sub-editor's anti-bullying charity celebrates £200,000 legacy
Money was share of £1.1m estate and will boost advice work and web presence

June 20, 2007

Johnston Press signs video deal with PA
Three-year agreement will see news agency supply multimedia packages to group's websites

Media group sees decline in ad revenues slow
Trading update also reveals good news for circulation and contract print revenues

June 19, 2007

Royal recognition for former regionals staff
Ex-Herald Express snapper and writer who began career on YEP are honoured

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

May 01, 2007

City paper reflects on 'darkest day' for Leeds United
Evening Post marks "miserable end to a miserable season"

January 10, 2007

New Leeds city paper to hit the streets on Friday
City Lite to target young, high-spending city professionals

December 18, 2006

Johnston unveils first of its new-look websites
Reader research and focus groups tracked viewers' eyes to find best way forward online

December 01, 2006

Regional press winners celebrate business journalism success
Trophies, certificates and cash prizes snapped up by talented hacks

October 11, 2006

Shortlist announced for Yorkshire Press Awards
Find out who's up for regional journalism prizes at event hosted by TV's Harry Gration

August 15, 2006

Newspaper staff tackled intruders armed with a knife
Judge praises bravery of Post staff as burglar is sentenced

August 04, 2006

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Newspaper apologises for distress, plus more news from press watchdog the PCC

June 27, 2006

Student wins front page FOI scoop during work experience stint
Editor praises wannabe journalist who submitted request out of curiosity

June 22, 2006

Johnston reports 'no discernible improvement' in ad market
Trading statement from regional publisher says advertising revenues have continued to drop

June 20, 2006

Sub's anti-bullying charity receives £50,000 donation
Money will be used to give continued support to parents and children

June 19, 2006

CBE for Bowdler in Queen's Birthday Honours
Ed Curran, former Newspaper Society president and Echo veteran are also among those to receive awards

May 19, 2006

Former editor tells the story of Johnston Press in new book
Takeovers, personalities and key interviews as journalist chases the big story for Life is Local

April 13, 2006

Industrial action ballot at Yorks papers after 'no deal' on pay and hours
Negotiations began in September but no agreement has been made despite ACAS intervention

March 20, 2006

Fairtrade effort by Yorkshire news company
Suggestion from staff changes buying habits at work with new food options

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

March 09, 2006

New Yorkshire Evening Post editor appointed
Johnston Press appoints from within to succeed Neil Hodgkinson

December 21, 2005

Johnston Press regional divisions to merge
Management reshuffle as regional press structure is reviewed

December 19, 2005

Johnston agrees to buy Scotsman in £160m deal
Sale includes Scotsman newspaper, Edinburgh Evening News, Scotland on Sunday and the Edinburgh Herald & Post

December 13, 2005

Johnston expects to report 'year of progress' despite difficult conditions
Trading update says ad revenues have continued to drop but newspaper sales revenues are up

December 02, 2005

YEP editor to succeed Sutton at Cumbrian Newspapers
"New challenge was impossible to turn down"

November 15, 2005

Yorkshire Evening Post named best daily

November 07, 2005

Sir Bernard Ingham to entertain news staff on regional press awards night

October 24, 2005

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Reader complains after photograph of her with 7/7 bomber is published

October 11, 2005

Post sub wins prestigious Pride of Britain Award

August 31, 2005

Johnston half year profits rise to £82m despite advertising challenges
Latest figures for regional publishing group

July 14, 2005

Disbelief and newsroom 'buzz' as hunt for bombers moves to Leeds
Evening Post first with the news thanks to tip-off shortly before first edition deadline

July 01, 2005

YEP wins praise for its coverage of race issues

June 09, 2005

Regional titles shortlisted for Race Awards

May 12, 2005

YEP puts up £5,000 reward to catch thugs who left teenager fighting for life
Editor hopes cash will help find attackers in case which has shocked the city

March 16, 2005

Post journalist Mike dies at 43
Tributes are paid to "a fine journalist and wonderful family man" who has lost his battle with cancer

February 24, 2005

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Editor apologises after mother complains that coverage was too detailed

February 21, 2005

Sports journalists nominated for award

February 03, 2005

Reporting duo's campaign against extremists rewarded

December 17, 2004

Attempt to gag sub's charity raised in Parliament

December 16, 2004

Johnston profits to be 'above expectations'

November 24, 2004

Website poem helps deliver anti-bullying message

November 11, 2004

Mail wins through in 'photo-finish' contest

November 10, 2004

Hat-trick for YEP

November 02, 2004

Yorkshire's best to be named at industry contest

October 25, 2004

Editors speak out on ethnic recruitment
I though there was enough common sense in the world of the regional press not to follow the sheep and indulge in positive discrimination:('Editors speak out on ethnic recruitment).

August 26, 2004

'Excellent' result as Johnston profits hit £77.3m

August 19, 2004

News in brief

June 17, 2004

Johnston performing 'better than expected'

June 14, 2004

MBEs for serving regional newspaper staff

May 19, 2004

Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC

April 07, 2004

Award for sub-editor who makes a 'Big Difference'