Tributes paid to former Telegraph news editor
“Old-style newspaper man” kept newsroom running even after it was bombed
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New chairman for Newspaper Conference
Post & Mail political editor succeeds Kirsty Buchanan
Happy Birthday HoldtheFrontPage
HoldtheFrontPage is five years old today. From being the new kid on the block back in 2000, this website has grown to become a major player in bringing news and job opportunities to journalists in the regional press. During that
Two new faces at the top for Newsquest in the north-west
Two new publishers have been appointed at Newsquest centres in the North West of England. Derek King, (left), is the new publisher at Newsquest (Merseyside) while Nuala O’Rourke takes up the same role at Messenger Newspapers in Cheshire. Both positions
Tributes paid to journalist found dead at cliffs
Tributes have been paid to a former regional press journalist who died after falling from cliffs. The body of Robert House was found at the foot of cliffs in Rhossili last week. Police are not treating his death as suspicious.
Incarcerated MD generates £850 for charity
Publishing boss back at his desk after being “arrested” by police
News in brief
A new industry study has found that newspaper adverts included in multi-media campaigns can double brand commitment. The project, from the Newspaper Marketing Agency, tested 12 ad campaigns to reach its conclusion. It said the high attention span needed to
Paper's poignant event sees islanders stand side by side
The Jersey Evening Post and the island of Jersey have demonstrated their support for the victims of the Asian tsunami disaster in a very visual way. Five thoudand people from the island stood ‘Side by Side’ at the weekend, to
Reporting duo's campaign against extremists rewarded
Two Yorkshire Evening Post reporters have been recognised for their campaigning work against the British National Party. Peter Lazenby and Paul Robinson were honoured by the Yorkshire and Humberside regional Trades Union Congress at its annual general meeting in York.
New P&J offices officially opened by First Minister
The Press and Journal’s new Highland office in Inverness has been officially opened by First Minister Jack McConnell. Staff and invited guests gathered to celebrate the paper’s move to a purpose-built building in the new Stoneyfield business park, where the
City's community paper continues to grow
A West Country free paper has quadrupled in size since hitting the streets of Exeter four years ago. The Heavitree News, which serves the east of the city, set up as a community paper with a circulation of 2,000 in
New venture helps journalist escape the rat race
Reporter-turned-teacher sets up creative holiday scheme in south of France
Former editor leads from the rear
Author and journalist Don Hale planned to start his local 10k race from somewhere near the rear of the field… but did not intend to give the pack a quarter of a mile start! After getting a thorough soaking and
Himalayan trek follows photographer's heart bypass
Former Post snapper bounced back to health to complete 22-day trip after major surgery
Welsh language local weekly to become a supplement
The last Welsh language local weekly newspaper is to cease publication in its current form. Yr Herald will be published for the last time as a stand alone publication on February 25 – but will continue to appear as a
From the fast lane to the bus lane
As part of their latest recruitment drive, Go North East is running open days for people to get behind the wheel of a bendy bus. So how hard can it be to handle? Newcastle Evening Chronicle reporter Adam Jupp found