Schools minister David Miliband has come under criticism over his response to a letter from the Leicester Mercury on funding for Leicestershire’s schools. The Mercury outlined the concerns of readers about the education service, calling for fairer funding for the
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Regional editors to speak at conference
Four editors from the regional press will be among the speakers at this year’s Society of Editors Conference. Mike Gilson of The News in Portsmouth, Leicester Mercury editor Nick Carter, Hannah Walker of the South London Press and Terry Manners
Premiership club and local paper are 'official partners'
An evening newspaper has embarked on a unique new partnership with a Premiership football club. The co-operation between the Leicester Mercury and Leicester City means the two companies are now official marketing and regional media partners. Believed to be the
'Trolley Dolly' offer too good to turn down
Britannia airlines hoped to end the myth that cabin crew members are just “trolley dollies” by inviting a reporter along to try their taxing training course. Leicester Mercury reporter Sarah Kerby joined the airline’s new recruits on their five-week intensive
'Trolley Dolly' offer too good to turn down
Britannia airlines hoped to end the myth that cabin crew members are just “trolley dollies” by inviting a reporter along to try their taxing training course. Leicester Mercury reporter Sarah Kerby joined the airline’s new recruits on their five-week intensive
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Ripley and Heanor News reporter Richard Gadsby bid a fond farewell to family, friends and colleagues ahead of his ‘trip of a lifetime’ travelling to trek across Australia.His replacement is Rebecca Hampson, formerly of the Ilkeston Advertiser, who is preparing
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A postal ballot to elect a National Union of Journalists deputy general secretary begins on June 2.Paid-up members are entitled to vote for one of four candidates who include Fraser Addecott, of the Brighton branch, John Fray, (Oxford), Greg Lloyd
Fowler appointed to head The Toronto Sun
Former regional press editor Neil Fowler has been appointed publisher and chief executive officer of The Toronto Sun. He will relocate from South Wales at the end of next month after being headhunted before Christmas. Neil, (47), is a former
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A tiny four-paragraph football report tucked away in the Somerset Standard relayed the tale of a hard-fought cup tie between Norton Hill Rangers and Wookey.The penalty shoot-out was covered thus: “As the first Norton Hill player stepped up to take
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Bristol Observer reporter Sharon Kelly has written a first-person piece for the paper, explaining her feelings since her 20-year-old brother Lee traveled to southern Iraq with 42 Commando Royal Marines.“Every time a newsflash appears telling of soldiers killed or injured
Mercury writers boost property pages
The Leicester Mercury has replaced its Saturday property pages with a bigger and brighter full colour Homes supplement. Fifty-six pages advertise around 2,000 homes for sale in the new-look Mercury supplement, which is designed to offer a comprehensive guide to
It ain't half hot mum!Newsrooms react to war
The regional press is capitalising on the time difference between Iraq and the UK – and to round-the-clock conflict – by bringing up-to-date news from the Gulf that the nationals can’t carry. Many are carrying up to 15 pages of
New deputy editor named at Scottish title
Richard Neville has been appointed as the new deputy editor of the Aberdeen Press and Journal. The former editor of Business-am, which ceased publication last year, he succeeds Kay Drummond, who is now deputy editor of the Leicester Mercury. Richard
Veteran journalist dies at 69
Veteran journalist Lawrie Simpkin, who worked at the Leicester Mercury for 28 years, has died. He was 69 and had battled against cancer. Lawrie joined the Mercury as its chief soccer writer, and when he retired 28 years later he
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The Gloucester Citizen has decided to stop using the word ‘bed-blocking’ because it considers the term out-dated and insulting to patients who, through no fault of their own, are stuck in hospital while social services and the NHS organise their
FC takeover supported by Mercury
The Leicester Mercury is backing a consortium, headed by Gary Lineker, that’s planning to rescue Leicester City Football Club from financial ruin. The club have been revealed to be as much as £74m in debt. There will shortly be a