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Weeklies continue to enjoy sales success

Weekly newspapers are continuing to enjoy rises in circulation, with more than half of all weekly titles increasing sales year on year, according to the latest ABC figures for the regional press. Figures released for the first six months of

Dailies reduce bulk sales and discounted copies

The latest regional newspaper circulation figures are being seen as a truer indication of sales with the industry reducing bulk sales and the number of discounted copies. Evening newspaper titles have been proactive in reducing bulk figures, which was partly

Nominees for the EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2007

The full list of nominees for the EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2007, held in association with holdthefrontpage.co.uk. Daily Newspaper of the Year Western Morning News Bristol Evening Post Swindon Advertiser Western Daily Press Weekly Newspaper of the Year

South West Media Awards winners announced

The 2005 winners of the EDF Energy South West Media Awards are: Newspaper Photographer of the Year: Gareth Williams, Express & Echo. “These were impressive pictures of real people in real situations, demonstrating style and technical competence. Gareth’s enthusiasm shines

22 publications in frame for South West media awards

The shortlist of nominees for the EDF Energy South West Media Awards 2005 has been announced. It reveals that more than 20 different publications are in with a chance of scooping a win at the inaugural awards. And – courtesy

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

Echo writer wins top sporting prize

Southern Daily Echo journalist Jeremy Wilson has won a prestigious national prize for his sports writing. The South Coast writer was named Regional Sports Writer of the Year after winning over judges at the British Sports Journalism awards. His series

Paper honoured for its 'responsible' cruelty coverage

The Western Daily Press has won a prestigious award in recognition of its fight to stamp out animal cruelty at home and abroad. The RSPCA has given the Bristol-based newspaper its 2005 regional media award for its campaigns to protect

Sports journalists nominated for award

Regional sports journalists John Gibson, of the Newcastle Chronicle, Danny Hall, of the Western Daily Press, the Liverpool Post’s David Prior, Phil Rostron of the Yorkshire Evening Post, and Jeremy Wilson, from the Southern Echo, are all shortlisted for regional

Evening Post crowned best regional for second year

The Reading Evening Post has been named Regional Newspaper of the Year for the second year running at a competition celebrating excellence in newspaper production. The evening newspaper was one of a host of regional titles recognised at the 2004