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June 2008 News
Do it yourself?
Busy Britons are increasingly relying on hired help. Rather doing simple chores like ironing, cooking and walking the dog, people would rather reach for the phone and ‘get someone in’. Is there nothing we can’t get done for us these
Johnston bid rumours "without substance" says Bowdler
Chief executive denies speculation on Malaysian takeover
"Tizer" celebrates birthday with gala dinner
Berwick title marks bicetenary by honouring local people
New editor for North London weekly
Liverpool fan David steps up from content role.
Burton print jobs set to be axed
Production of evening paper could be outsourced to local rival
New research to boost role of local press
NS-commissioned website will enable advertisers to tailor message to local communities
Journalism training body gives thumbs up to five UK centres
NCTJ panel accredits fast-track and MA courses
'Leading light' of journalists' union dies aged 68
Ron Knowles spent 16 years in regional press and led first unofficial chapel pay strike
Working from home
More companies are said to be waking up to the benefits of letting staff work from home and other remote locations and they rarely need to set foot in the office. Is this good for work-life balance but bad for
Misleading press photo in boozy teens story
Henley Standard apologises over pic, missing girl abduction claim clarified – and more resolved cases from the PCC
Newspaper corrects girlfriend assault sentence mix-up
Male nurse complains over inaccurate court report, Boris Johnson photo apology – and more cases from the PCC
Career choices
TV shows such as Hell’s Kitchen and Spooks can influence what careers young people want. What careers do young people in your area aspire to? What attracts them? Do they follow in their parents’ footsteps or are there other influences?
Kids who learn at home
Every week day by around 9am, most children are sitting at their desks in classrooms ready to start the daily routine of school life. It sounds like many a child’s dream to be allowed to stay home from school every
Pampered pets
Pampered pooches can relax in a heated pool and a therapist is on hand to massage aching bodies at an exclusive poodle parlour in Wales. The main idea behind the hydrotherapy spa is to treat dogs recovering from injuries or
More school trips?
Outdoor learning, including school trips and visits, are taking off as the spring turns into summer. Some 7m pupil visits take place every year which means that thousands of pupils are going on visits every week. From a geography field