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Daily record editor Peter Cox and journalist Bob Shields are to run this year’s New York Marathon.On November 3 the pair will set off from New York’s Staten Island and attempt to cross the finishing line of the city’s marathon

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An exclusive interview with the top Government adviser on mobile phone mast safety by the Exeter Express and Echo is to be presented to a meeting of the national pressure group, the Federation of the Electronics Industry.As part of the

Paul gets put through his paces

A former Bath Chronicle journalist is finding the world of public relations a real challenge – just as tough as his old career in newspapers. Paul Mullins joined Bristol-based agency Strategy PR in April after eight years in journalism, including

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A poll on the Bournemouth Daily Echo’s website revealed that 77 per cent of voters believe the paper should be allowed to publish pictures of convicted paedophiles.The poll was conducted after Dorset police prevented the Echo from printing a picture

Editors look ahead to October date

More top names from national and regional newspapers have joined the list of speakers at the York conference of the Society of Editors in October. Tim Bowdler, president of the Newspaper Society, will give the Society of Editors Lecture at

Chronicle Ale boost for anniversary celebration

The Bath Chronicle is celebrating 125 years as a daily paper by throwing a party for staff – and giving readers the chance to enjoy a pint of a special anniversary beer. The paper also produced a 48-page supplement reflecting

Editors will reveal how to "Win them back"

Speakers from around the regional press are lining up to share their thoughts at this year’s Society of Editors annual conference in York. Editors Simon Bradshaw, from The Argus, David Gledhill, of the Bath Chronicle, and Paul Horrocks, of the

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A special tribute to a unique overhead electric railway has been produced by staff at the Liverpool Echo.The publication The Dockers’ Umbrella takes a look at a time when the docks were the economic hub to the country and is

Surprising results for Chronicle test

An experiment by the Bath Chronicle to test the efficiency of the postal service has had surprisingly good results. Following complaints of a poor delivery service in the Bath area, the Chronicle decided to test it for itself. The paper

Former Chronicle MD dies on holiday

David Edgley, who was managing director of the Bath Chronicle for 15 years, has died suddenly. David, who was 69, was on holiday in Madeira when he suffered a heart attack while sunbathing. He had suffered a number of previous

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The Western Morning News is laying the blame of euro-confusion firmly at the door of the Government.And to back up its point the paper is conducting its own referendum on the issue, with the chance for readers to fill in

Chronicle website hitsnew highs

The Bath Chronicle’s website Thisisbath has recorded its highest weekly total of page impressions since it was launched three years ago. Last week it achieved a record 88,758 page impressions – 16,000 higher than the previous record total achieved in

Death of Chronicle community correspondent

Joyce Candy, a community correspondent for the Bath Chronicle, has died after a three-year battle with cancer. Mrs Candy, who was 77, joined the Chronicle in 1993 as one of its first community correspondents. She was also a former editor

Media curb hits west papers

Page 1 of 2 A rugby club has shocked the local press by declaring its players a no-go area for journalists. The Bristol Evening Post has picked up a memo from Bristol Rugby Club which confirms that all the club

Literary first for Bath's Jessica

A former Chronicle writer has turned her attention to fantasy as she launches her first book on the road to literary success. Jessica Rydill’s new novel Children of the Shaman is influenced by the work of Tolkein and hopes her

New member needed

The Society of Editors is looking for a new board member to replace Neil Fowler, who will shortly complete his term on the board. Mr Fowler, editor of the Western Mail, will retire as immediate past president at the AGM