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November 03, 2009
Torture investigation takes Paul Foot Award
Yorkshire Post journalist misses out but still picks up £1,000

October 30, 2009
Student lands YP splash on second day of placement
School cake tale brings plaudits for trainee

October 26, 2009
Regional press journalist in line for Foot award
Yorkshire Post exposés earn reporter shortlist place

September 07, 2009
Printing of city title could move from news HQ
End of FT contract could see Yorkshire Post published elsewhere

July 09, 2009
Finance writing award for Post reporter
Second prize in three years for Conal Gregory

May 12, 2009
Post's bid to speed up links to capital
Regional title lobbies for £10bn boost to economy

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 27, 2009
Alex Salmond to speak at Journalists' Charity event
Plus: Bristol NUJ branch hosts back-to-work event, sub-editor contributes to miners' strike book – and more news in brief

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

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 29, 2009
Award-winning journalist launches new career
Former YP deputy editor moves into book publishing

January 21, 2009
Yorkshire journalists to vote on strike action
18 editorial jobs set to go at Leeds titles

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

November 14, 2008
High fives as Mail scoops top Yorkshire prize again
Four awards for Northcliffe daily with Harrogate Advertiser named best weekly

September 09, 2008
Business website goes from strength to strength
Former YP business editor to launch new North-West service

July 16, 2008
Book celebrates Yorkshire journalistic legend
YP deputy editor's evocative tribute to long-serving cricket writer

June 27, 2008
Lords call for tighter controls on press takeovers
Committee voices concern at "consolidation" of newspaper ownership

June 20, 2008
'Leading light' of journalists' union dies aged 68
Ron Knowles spent 16 years in regional press and led first unofficial chapel pay strike

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 09, 2008
Regional press continues to push for information under FOI
See how news stories are being generated through questions to public bodies

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

October 11, 2007
High praise for regional press as shortlist for Paul Foot Award is revealed
Local journalists make up three of final shortlist of seven as judges hail high quality investigative work

September 17, 2007
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Complaint is resolved with in-paper clarification - plus more news from the PCC

July 16, 2007
Yorkshire Post writer is Regional Journalist of the Year
Conal Gregory claims top prize from British Insurance Brokers' Association

July 06, 2007
Reporters swap Yorkshire for California on eye-opening news trip
Journalists enjoy new freedoms of reporting in a US newsroom

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 12, 2007
Regional press snappers in line for Picture Editors' Awards glory
Judges reveal their favourites after more than 8,500 images were received for prestigious event

May 08, 2007
Ex-sports journalist pens book on his 20 years with Brian Clough
More tales from the Trent End after stage play provides inspiration for Post man

April 27, 2007
Yorkshire Post man joins NCTJ photo exams board
Future photographer and photojournalists to benefit from expert's experience

April 03, 2007
The Sun's six trainee subs all get full-time jobs at Wapping
First trainees on sub-editing diploma all secure work after intensive course

March 27, 2007
Commuter Herald wins Free Newspaper of the Year gong
Paper's concept impresses the judges. Plus a win for The Portsmouth News - see the full honour roll here

January 03, 2007
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Weekly answers claims of inaccuracy and intrusion. Plus how more press complaints have been resolved.

December 14, 2006
Ex-Yorkshire Post editor appointed editor-in-chief of Press Association
Tony Watson will succeed Paul Potts in January

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

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 06, 2006
Yorkshire Post editor joins SoE board
Peter Charlton is co-opted as a member of the board of directors

June 22, 2006
Johnston reports 'no discernible improvement' in ad market
Trading statement from regional publisher says advertising revenues have continued to drop

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
Former Post editor Campey joins North West Enquirer
Newest regional paper puts finishing touches to launch team

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

February 28, 2006
Regional snappers hoping to be a picture of success
Host of Picture Editors' Awards nominations for local news staff - see the full shortlist here

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 14, 2005
Successful NCE candidates - Autumn 2005
Read the full list of hard-working reporters who have qualified as seniors

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

November 24, 2005
Newspaper journalists show they are the 'business'

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

August 31, 2005
Johnston half year profits rise to £82m despite advertising challenges
Latest figures for regional publishing group

August 10, 2005
Parliamentary support for Post's fight on dental care shortage
Early day motion proposal backs YP's campaign for dentistry services

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 24, 2005
Picture perfect photographers celebrate at Picture Editors' Awards
Yorkshire Post, The Herald and Oxford Mail are among the winners. See the full list here

March 02, 2005
Regional snappers in frame for photo awards
Host of nominations for local news staff at prestigious Picture Editors' Awards

December 16, 2004
Johnston profits to be 'above expectations'

November 29, 2004
Plain English award for the Post

November 22, 2004
Post editor awarded honorary doctorate

November 16, 2004
Chess-playing Yorkshire journalist has died

November 11, 2004
Mail wins through in 'photo-finish' contest

November 02, 2004
Yorkshire's best to be named at industry contest

October 27, 2004
'Awkward moral authority to be encouraged' - Ingham

October 07, 2004
New Yorkshire Post editor is named

September 23, 2004
Rachael Campey resigns as editor of Yorkshire Post

September 22, 2004
Cloughie's ghost-writer recalls the glory years

August 26, 2004
'Excellent' result as Johnston profits hit £77.3m

August 24, 2004
New sportsdesk position for Post picture editor

August 18, 2004
News in brief

July 09, 2004
Staff raise a glass to Post's success

July 07, 2004
Raft of new appointments as agency continues to grow

July 02, 2004
Post's sports editor steps down after 30 years

July 01, 2004
Celebrations as Yorkshire title turns 250

June 23, 2004
Journalism exams record 55 per cent pass rate

June 17, 2004
Johnston performing 'better than expected'

June 03, 2004
Business editor scores Schwarzenegger scoop

May 28, 2004
Regional staff set for D-Day anniversary trip

March 18, 2004
Johnston Press signals intent as revenue and profits rise

Regional titles set to compete at Newspaper Awards

March 09, 2004
Writer at centre of dispute is appointed magazine editor

February 25, 2004
'Issues remain' after staff meet with editor

February 19, 2004
Regional press in the running for top awards

February 18, 2004
Two sides to meet in Yorkshire Post dispute

November 28, 2003
Hull Daily Mail is crowned best daily in Yorkshire

November 27, 2003
Top honour for Yorkshire Post writer

November 10, 2003
MPs' tribute to late sports writer

October 31, 2003
Sudden death of Yorkshire Post journalist

August 14, 2003
Yorkshire Post chooses its new deputy editor

June 19, 2003
Johnston presses ahead

May 23, 2003
Half way there for Post

April 04, 2003
New Courier editor to work for 'even greater success'

April 03, 2003
New Yorkshire Post editor named

March 26, 2003
Gazette named Regional Newspaper of the Year

March 06, 2003
Regional staff make sports journalism shortlist

February 26, 2003
Candidates line up for editorial awards

January 31, 2003
Papers respond to claims of inaccuracy and breaches of privacy

January 17, 2003
PA role for former Yorkshire Post editor

January 16, 2003
Newspaper Conference elects new chairman

January 13, 2003
Newspaper and staff reach pay agreement

December 12, 2002
Profits should be "top of the range" - Johnston

November 29, 2002
Yorkshire journalists get their rewards

November 27, 2002
Yorkshire Post editor to step down

November 22, 2002
Prize-winning journalists do the business

September 13, 2002
News in brief

August 29, 2002
Increased profits for Johnston

July 09, 2002
Regionals across the UK scoop press awards

June 27, 2002
'Refugee' award for Yorkshire journalist

June 25, 2002
Protest photographer's work on display

May 23, 2002
2002 Newspaper Awards

May 03, 2002
Post scoops award for third year in a row

April 17, 2002
Protest photographer walks free from US court

April 10, 2002
Celebrations as journalists scoop annual awards

April 09, 2002
Riot coverage scoops national award

April 08, 2002
2002 Newspaper Awards

March 27, 2002
Wakefield pay dispute is resolved

March 21, 2002
Strike action set to hit after union vote

March 14, 2002
Northern BT Media Awards shortlist announced

March 13, 2002
"Rare opportunity to acquire quality titles"

March 12, 2002
Johnston plans to buy RIM in £560m deal

March 11, 2002
Picture awards nominations announced

February 28, 2002
Terrorist attacks 'brought out strengths of regional press'

February 27, 2002
Profits up at regional newspaper group

February 20, 2002
News in brief

February 19, 2002
Papers line up for national award

January 22, 2002
Photographer could still be jailed

January 11, 2002
Felony charges against photographer are dropped

December 24, 2001
Christmas will be spent preparing to face trial

December 12, 2001
Post aims to Make it Clear

December 01, 2001
Visitors double after relaunch

November 29, 2001
Yorkshire Press Awards

November 24, 2001
NCE photography success

November 09, 2001
Regional news role in ABC figures

October 10, 2001
News in brief

September 21, 2001
News in brief

September 20, 2001
Petition for photographer's release

September 05, 2001
Esther to speak at Post's literary luncheon

August 01, 2001
RIM to further cut costs

July 20, 2001
News in brief

July 02, 2001
New post for finance chief

June 21, 2001
Holdthefrontpage scoops electronic publishing accolade

May 17, 2001
YP appeal tops £100,000 mark

May 12, 2001
Farmers Fund tops £137,000

May 11, 2001
Key vote is crunch decision for theatre

May 09, 2001
Celebrity toilet seats up for grabs

May 08, 2001
Refurb is thanks to YP appeal

March 22, 2001
Leeds venue fears

March 19, 2001
Heartfelt concert

March 05, 2001
Reporter re-opens 20-year murder mystery

March 01, 2001
Post launches schoolsports website

February 22, 2001
Post launches campaign in attempt to save theatre

February 05, 2001
Would-be sports reporters put through their paces

September 08, 2000
Death of veteran broadcaster

July 19, 2000
Curtain's for new title ...Parkin space at YP

July 10, 2000
Press Gazette award winners

April 14, 2000
Yorkshire Post named North East Daily Newspaper of the Year

April 07, 2000
Post's coverage was unrivalled

March 21, 2000
Honour for talented Yorkshire trio



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