A football reporter was forced to report from the stands after his newspaper was banned from the press box. The row erupted between Watford FC and the Watford Observer over its coverage of ticketing for a concert by former club
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Former Echo man 'told to leave Iraq'
A former regional press reporter who quit to make his mark as a freelance foreign correspondent has been forced to leave Iraq after spending the build-up – and first few days of the Gulf War – in Baghdad. Phil Sands,
Today the Chron – tomorrow Baghdad…
A regional press man who left his local paper to realise an ambition of working abroad is to make his first assignment… to Baghdad. Twenty-five-year-old Phil Sands was due to fly out to Iraq this week to cover the build
New logo to mark Observer's anniversary year
Staff at The Watford Observer have joined in celebrations to mark the title’s 140th birthday. As part of the birthday celebrations, the paper published a four-page spread looking back at the history of one of Watford’s oldest businesses, established by
New start as paper makes its move
A new chapter has begun for The Watford Observer and its associated titles, following a move to new premises. The newspaper had occupied its old site since 1961, but has transferred to a new purpose-built building – Observer House –
All hands on deck for Observer staff
Blood, sweat and tears flowed in equal measure when a team of inexperienced oarsmen and women from the Watford Observer took part in the Rickmansworth Dragon Boat Regatta. Reporters Joanne Davis, Jo Stephenson, Phil Sands, and Richard Evans; sports reporter
July to December ABCs: What the editors said: Weekly
Circulation hit at every daily in Britain in the second half of last year – but figures are better for weeklies
Overhaul at the Observer
The Watford Observer has undergone a complete overhaul in a bid to meet the needs of its existing readers while attracting a wider audience, with a particular focus on women over 30. The transformation, which was unveiled on Friday, includes
Lancashire Telegraph named Daily Newspaper of the Year
Oxford Times and Sussex Leader are also among the winners as editorial efforts are recognised
Weekly newspapers line up for annual industry awards
Journalists from weekly newspapers around the country are to gather in Warwickshire for the Weekly Newspaper Awards. The Forest of Arden Marriott hotel will host the Newspaper Society event on Thursday. The judges will reward both advertising and editorial successes
The Citizen picks up Regional Newspaper of the Year prize
The Citizen in Gloucester has been named Regional Newspaper of the Year at the 2005 Newspaper Awards. The title picked up the award during a ceremony at the London Hilton on Park Lane last night, at the competition dedicated to
Regional titles in running for prizes at Newspaper Awards
Regional newspapers have once again scooped a host of nominations for the Newspaper Awards. Now in its ninth year, the competition is dedicated to newspaper production, and will see regional newspapers go head to head with their national counterparts in
Editorial success saluted at Newsquest awards
The Argus, Brighton, has been named Daily Newspaper of the Year in the annual Newsquest editorial awards. Simon Bradshaw, editorof The Argus, receives theDaily Newspaperof the Year award from Paul Davidson, Newsquest’s chairman and chief executive The judge described the
Online papers could be in line for prizes
Several regional newspapers are set to compete against the national press in the web-based categories of the 2004 Newspaper Awards. Following last week’s announcement of the print nominees, the shortlists for the final two categories of Best Daily Newspaper on
News Shopper sweeps the board
Proving yet again its ability to win award after award, the News Shopper swept the board at this year’s Newsquest (London) annual prize-giving. The Petts Wood-based series of free newspapers picked up another shelf of top awards including Free Newspaper
Argus and Star top awards list
The Evening Star, Ipswich and The Argus in Brighton are among those celebrating after picking up awards at the last of this year’s BT Media Award regional finals. A host of journalists, photographers and broadcasters from the South East and