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New managing directors have been appointed at two of Johnston Press’s newspaper companies. Nick Mills is now managing director at the Yorkshire Weekly Newspaper Group, and was previously managing director of Wilfred Edmunds Ltd. In his new role Nick will
A Warrington comedian and compere who wrote a column for the Warrington Guardian for more than 10 years has died aged 71.Peter Robinson, who appeared on stage all over the world, wrote entertainment news for the paper as Peter Douglas.
An Aberdeen man has reunited a 60s pop group after reading an appeal on the Press and Journal website while working in Angola. The Invaders – who used to perform alongside groups including the Fortunes – were led by Mu
As the “silly season” gets into full swing, readers of four Lincolnshire weekly papers are being kept up-to-date with the latest sightings of the infamous Wolds panther. They are leading the search for hard evidence of the local “beast” that
Newsquest’s American parent company Gannett has said its second-quarter profits success has been helped by the UK subsidary’s operations.Stronger advertising revenue at Newsquest, which publishes more than 300 titles, including 17 dailies, and atotal weekly circulation/ distribution of 10.8m copies,
As Preston recorded its hottest temperatures since the 1960s, thousands were out sunbathing and working on their tans. But in the sun lies a potentially deadly danger, as 21-year-old Lancashire Evening Post reporter Stef Beaumont found out. She tells her
A Russian journalist has been getting a unique insight into the UK regional press, with a visit to publishing company Archant. Elena Yushkova, (39), who works at the Russian North Newspaper, has been shadowing the work of journalists and advertising
Top ranking Royal Marine officers have presented a long-awaited symbol of courage and bravery to a war veteran, thanks to the Droitwich Spa Advertiser. Ex-Marine William Sparks, (83), has received a coveted white beret to honour his services during the
A two-part fact-based film drama about the Stephen Downing case has just started pre-production to film in September for BBC One. The film explores the story surrounding the murder of Wendy Sewell in 1973 and the controversy around Stephen Downing,
For a two-hour slot every Friday, the editor of the Ayrshire Leader, along with two of his reporters, is telling the public about their news and views on Ayr Community and Christian Radio.Editor Scott Blair and reporters John Dewar and
A former regional press journalist, turned journalism lecturer, has died aged 43. Nick Maybury, who previously worked for the Sheffield Star, Northampton Chronicle & Echo, and Aberdeen Evening Express, had been suffering from cancer. He had also worked at the
Tamworth Herald sports editor Rob Tanner joined over 360 runners for the Gate Gallop at Anker Valley. Rob took part in the seven-mile all-terrain course to raise money for the Road to Recovery fund, set up for Tamworth FC midfielder
Bob Stockton, a former editorial director of Ackrill Newspapers in Yorkshire, has died aged 91. He began his journalism career as a reporter on the short-lived Harrogate Journal. On leaving the paper he and a business partner set up a
Schools minister David Miliband has come under criticism over his response to a letter from the Leicester Mercury on funding for Leicestershire’s schools. The Mercury outlined the concerns of readers about the education service, calling for fairer funding for the
A rogue trader exposed by the Manchester Evening News has had his jail term cut from nine months to five weeks – in a move the newspaper described as a “dismal decision”. Trading standards bosses, who launched the prosecution on
The Government’s “low key” plans to mark the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy have met opposition from East Anglian MPs and The East Anglian Daily Times. Working together to launch the ‘Remember our Heroes’ campaign they have