The Ely Standard has been supporting the Disasters Emergency Committee’s fundraising appeal for countries in southern Africa facing famine with its Give Your Lunch to Africa Day.Readers and businesses were encouraged to donate the cost of their lunch for one
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New London editor for Telegraph
The Belfast Telegraph has appointed a new London Editor. Brian Walker will represent the Telegraph in London and report on Westminster and major issues in Britain. Commenting on the new appointment, Edmund Curran, editor of the Belfast Telegraph, said: “He
New director at Newsquest
Ian Clarke has been appointed as the new commercial director of Newsquest (North East). The 39-year-old is currently circulation director of the Wolverhampton Express and Star and will take up the new post in April. Mr Clarke began his career
News in brief
The Irish News is inviting readers to suggest the new emblem for the newly-named Police Service of Northern Ireland.It ran the feature after being approached by the policing board to help out and members of a police working committee will
Regional news role in ABC figures
Representatives from the regional press are among the candidates for places on the Council of the Audit Bureau of Circulations. The ABC was founded to provide an independent verification of circulation and data figures to allow buying and selling of
Belfast paper hits London
The Belfast Telegraph is branching out to a new readership and will now be available in London everyday. Ulster’s largest-selling daily paper will be printed in London and distributed throughout the city and surrounding areas. Readers can now buy their
NVQ chance for journalists
A new national qualification for the newspaper industry is to be launched at the Society of Editors conference tomorrow. The collection of NVQ Level 4 qualifications will cover writing, sub-editing, graphics and press photography. The qualifications are based on performance
Jowell lined up as key speaker
Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, is to address the Society of Editors’ annual conference later this month. She will speak at the final working session on October 23 after the society’s AGM. She is one
Class act for Telegraph
More than 500 schools in Northern Ireland are using the Belfast Telegraph as an innovative learning resource as the new school year begins. The Newspapers in Education initiative, founded last year, invites primary schools to join a programmes where more
Telegraph writer moving to Whitehall
Desmond McCartan, the Belfast Telegraph’s Westminster correspondent, is set to take up a senior role in the Whitehall press office. He is leaving the paper after 33 years to become chief press officer at the Privy Council Office with responsibility
Davidson leaves Northcliffe
Alec Davidson has resigned as managing director of Northcliffe Newspapers with immediate effect. He has been replaced by Kevin Beatty, from Associated Newspapers. He has a strong background in the provincial press and has been heading up Associated’s new media
New member needed
The Society of Editors is looking for a new board member to replace Neil Fowler, who will shortly complete his term on the board. Mr Fowler, editor of the Western Mail, will retire as immediate past president at the AGM
Telegraph's Tony dies
The funeral of former Belfast Telegraph worker Thomas Carroll has taken place. The father-of-five, known as Tony, died on Wednesday, aged 82, after an illness. He had worked for the Telegraph in various roles for six decades. His first job
Top class initiative
Latest figures show that more than 100,000 schoolchildren have used the Belfast Telegraph as a learning resource this year – showing the growing popularity of the Newspapers In Education initiative. The longest running scheme is The Reading Passport, which has
Legendary editor lured for conference
The legendary editor of the Washington Post who presided over the Watergate investigation that brought down President Nixon is to deliver the Society of Editors lecture at the annual conference in October. Ben Bradlee, and the investigation that was filmed
Splash attracts Govt cash
The principal of a primary school in Dungannon has praised the Belfast Telegraph for its role in securing a new school building. It was an article in the paper in November 1999, that drew attention to “disgraceful” conditions at the