A journalist who helped save a man’s life during an ill-fated hot air balloon expedition is to receive an award for bravery. Susie Weldon, culture editor at the Western Daily Press, travelled with adventurer David Hempleman-Adams as he attempted to
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Essex journalists honoured
Top journalists from around Essex have been honoured at the inaugural Shepherd Neame awards. Among the winners, from both print and broadcast journalism, was Roddy Ashworth from the East Anglian Daily Times who was named Essex Newspaper Reporter of the
Herald writer wins international award
A Plymouth Evening Herald columnist has won an international book prize. Wendy Bray won the biography section at the Christian Book Awards 2002 for her book In the Palm of God’s Hand, which shares her experiences of coping with a
News staff from around UK honoured at Midlands event
The very best of Newsquest’s talent from across the UK has been recognised at the company’s annual awards event. The presentations took place at the company’s conference in Stratford-upon-Avon, where chairman Jim Brown handed the awards to the winners. The
Find out what the BT Awards judges said…
National winners of the coveted BT UK Regional Media Awards have celebrated their success with a victory lunch at the top of London’s BT Tower. Many of the winners traveled from Scotland to take their seats at the presentation, with
Hale's fight rewarded with OBE
Former Matlock Mercury editor Don Hale has been awarded the OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. It was recognition for his fight to free convicted murderer Stephen Downing from prison after 27 years. The award is the latest in a
2002 Newspaper Awards
The winners of The 2002 Newspaper Awards, which saw regional papers taking on the nationals, have been announced. Several regional newspapers took awards home, including the Yorkshire Post, which was named Regional Newspaper of the Year, the Kent Messenger which
MBE surprise for journalist Peter
Regional journalist Peter Harvey is being rewarded for more than 50 years in the industry with an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Peter, (67), is a columnist for the Sheffield Star and a well-known local historian. Peter Harvey He
Scottish Press Award winners
Page 1 of 2 The winners of the prestigious Scottish Press Awards have been announced. The winners of 18 categories were revealed at a ceremony held by the Scottish Daily Newspaper Society in Glasgow. Among those who scooped awards were
National winners announced
The national winners of this year’s BT Regional Media Awards have been announced. The 14 winners were chosen from 86 newspapers, journalists, broadcasters and photographers who all won awards during seven regional heats. All those who scooped national accolades will
Top photographers rewarded
The winners of the Picture Editors’ Awards 2002 have been announced. Top photographers from around the regional press competed with agency snappers and staffers from the nationals for the prizes, which were presented by Prime Minister Tony Blair. The winners
Top student journalists honoured
The cream of Scottish student journalism has been honoured by The Herald. The winners of the paper’s Scottish Student Press Awards were revealed during an awards lunch at the CCA in Glasgow, chosen from a record number of entries. Herald
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
Chronicle named 'North East Newspaper of the Year'
The Evening Chronicle in Newcastle has been named North East Newspaper of the Year at this year’s Tom Cordner North East Press Awards. The paper’s Steve Kennedy was North East Journalist of the Year, and Rob Kennedy Young Journalist of
Awards scheme launched
A new awards scheme, designed to recognise the achievements of journalists and photographers in the West Midlands, has been launched by the Birmingham Press Club. The West Midlands Media Awards 2002 are open to all forms of media, from newspapers
Student award finalists chosen
The finalists in the Glasgow Herald’s Scottish Student Press Awards 2002, have been announced. The winners will be revealed during an awards lunch at the CCA in Glasgow on Tuesday, May 28. This year there was a record number of