Our weekly round-up of what’s been making the news on HoldtheFrontPage this week
Birmingham Mail
What we have written about Birmingham Mail
Sunday newspaper goes 24/7 with new online operation
Mercury aims to offer breaking news along with army of bloggers on new-look website
Paper aims to drive home Post Office closure message
Birmingham Mail plans to deliver reader petition to PM on campaign bus
Evening Post and The Sentinel lead the pack for Midlands media awards
“Rich pool of journalistic talent” reaps rewards at Birmingham Press Club event
The sailor was treated and the boat recovered…
Intriguing headlines – and the truth behind the editors’ phone conference
Child protection expert supports local newspaper campaigns to combat abuse
Dame Mary Marsh, of the NSPCC writes for Local Newspaper Week
Seven-figure investment sets Trinity Mirror Midlands titles on new design path
Birmingham Post was today using new package for the first time
Mail ripped out front page to carry Shannon news in special late edition
1,500 extra copies printed after go-ahead to bring news of child’s discovery
Newspaper editor fights on after letter to striking binmen reveals home address
Mail editor vows not to be intimidated after claims he is in cahoots with council
Birmingham Mail launches it own website to extend newspaper's brand
Launch is the latest stage of a major overhaul of the websites of Trinity Mirror’s regional titles
Copy sent via txt msg helps newspaper beat deadline
Witness account of Pakistan unrest filed to Midlands paper first via e-mail and then on SMS
Municipal editor 'Ding-Dong' David Bell retires – but won't be falling silent
Councillors will still be on their guard as veteran of 35 years continues as a columnist
Mail editor in face-to-face TV debate on city's hottest political issue
Politics Show slot as Steve Dyson and MP John Hemming lock horns
Post & Mail to relocate to Fort Dunlop factory
Out of town move will open door for “new ways of working demanded by digital revolution”
News in brief
Media convergence, regulation and privacy to be discussed – plus more regional press news in brief
Winners and losers reflect on ABC figures
Why some newspapers are claiming an increase in readership despite sales decline