Regional daily advertising boss dies aged 82
Barrie Williams
What we have written about Barrie Williams
Former editors join forces to write pilot’s biography
Journalists worked together at regional daily 25 years ago
‘I was sacked because I was not up to the job’ – former editor speaks out
Book chronicles 44 year career in newspapers
Former editor back in print with book double
New publications inspired by figures he met during career
Reporter who took Queen down a mine retires
Travel and book writing beckon for ‘old-school professional’
Cops' spend on PR is £40m a year
Plus: Barrie Williams returns to Nottingham, news on media law conference and more in brief
Local newspapers face extinction: Ex-editor speaks out on the way forward
A break up of ownership and a move back to local ownership could extend life expectancy – claim
Former Northcliffe editor lifts the lid on controversial departure
New book reveals behind-the-scenes story of ups and downs in regional press journalism
West of England award winners
Daily Newspaper of the Year:Winner: Western Morning NewsHighly Commended: Evening Post, Bristol and Western Daily Press The Plymouth-based Western Morning News won the coveted Daily Newspaper of the Year category for the first time after being a runner up three
West of England winners revealed
The Plymouth-based Western Morning News has won the coveted 1999 BT West of England Daily Newspaper of the Year category for the first time after being a runner-up three times in the previous four years. Barrie Williams, editor of the
Training boost as qualifications group re-forms
The Newspaper Qualifications Council has been re-launched with Wolverhampton Express & Star managing director Keith Parker as chairman. The Council aims to actively support training and qualifications to high professional standards in all sectors of the regional newspaper industry. It
Striking use of images
One example of a dramatic front page picture from the Western Morning News – this one concerning the plight of Dartmoor ponies Open any edition of the Western Morning News, and you can’t fail to be impressed by the striking
Tribute to a larger-than-life character
Former picture editor of the Nottingham Evening Post, Bill Greenhough, has died suddenly, aged 49. He was found at his home in Draycott, Derbyshire, by friends on Tuesday morning. Police say there are no suspicious circumstances. Bill, best-known in the
Funeral date announced
The funeral of Bill Greenhough, former picture editor of the Nottingham Evening Post, will take place on Monday July 23. It will be held at Bramcote Crematorium, Nottingham, at 3pm. Bill died suddenly at his home in Draycott, Derbyshire, last
Northcliffe announces new editors for Plymouth titles
Final pieces of senior staff jigsaw are put in place following Barrie Williams’ retirement
New editor chosen for Derby Evening Telegraph
Successor to Mike Norton is named – plus more senior appointments at Northcliffe