Dyson at Large: A few questions for Chris Oakley
Former Birmingham Mail editor puts former company boss on spot
Opinion
HoldtheFrontPage publishes two columns – the regular Law Column and Dyson at Large.
The fortnightly Law Column is written by media law specialists Foot Anstey and is designed to encourage debate on all aspects of the law as it affects working journalists. It appears every other Tuesday.
Former regional daily editor Steve Dyson’s monthly Dyson at Large blog established itself as a must-read throughout the local press industry for more than 10 years. Our full archive containing hundreds of his reviews, comments and debates are available here.
Other guest blogs may also appear on this page from time to time.
Dyson at Large: Why weeklies are beating big city dailies
HTFP blogger reviews ‘robust’ West Midlands weekly
Law Column: Keep an eye on anonymous comments
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry.
Dyson at Large: Dead hedgehogs and page three lingerie
It’s not all sheep farming in Mid-Wales weekly
The Law Column: A political reporter’s brush with the law
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
Dyson at Large: Shortage of news in Tindle weekly
South London flagship comes under the microscope
Dyson at Large: The Euro Millions headline quiz
HTFP blogger sets £10 challenge
Dyson at Large: The Queen and Kate sell local papers
HTFP blogger reviews Midlands daily
The Law Column: RIP the PCC – What next?
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry.
Was axed editor being too hard on himself?
Richard Harris may believe himself to have been a useless editor, but he is no mean book publicist as he proved last week. The former Carlisle News and Star boss spoke to HTFP last week about his recently-published autobiography The
Dyson at Large: Time to kill features for local news
HTFP blogger reviews West Country daily
Law Column: Case gives guidance on journalistic defences
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
Dyson at Large: Running wraps round paid-for papers
South London weekly gets the once over
Law column: Court decisions go in favour of press
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry
A Goode man and true
Every so often we publish a story on HoldtheFrontPage – usually a retirement story or an obituary – which reveals the depth of affection in which some journalists are held by their former colleagues. Such an example is Alan Goode,
The Law Column: ‘No win No fee’ agreements back on agenda
Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry.