Weekly also makes move from broadsheet to tabloid
Covid-19
Regional newspapers and websites have been in the forefront of covering the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, getting vital information out to people in their areas and tackling ‘fake news’ about the outbreak that has appeared on social media – at the same time as having to deal with the inevitable loss in advertising revenues as a result of the economic lockdown, leading to staff furloughs and temporary pay cuts in some publishing groups.
Throughout the crisis HoldtheFrontPage has been closely following the industry’s response to the outbreak, both in terms of how the regional media has covered the story, and in terms of its impact on the sector. You can find all our stories here.
What we have written about Covid-19
PA journalists face pay cut as agency tackles coronavirus impact
Changes will affect those earning more than £20,000
More than 100 newspapers salute ‘health heroes’ on front pages
Coordinated campaign launched by regional publisher
Publisher shelves five free weeklies due to coronavirus
One of UK’s biggest frees among affected publications
Sports journalists bid temporary farewell as coronavirus hits coverage
Plus: Newspaper runs “rainbow special” and our daily round-up of coronavirus-related news
‘Larger than life’ daily staffer dies aged 89 after coronavirus diagnosis
Tributes paid to newspaper’s former head of copy
Editor defends journalists against coronavirus ‘fake news’ jibes
Readers urged to hold back from criticism of journalists
Ex-journalist credits self-isolation for widow’s decision to marry him
Plus: Editors issue private justice meeting warning and our daily round-up of coronavirus-related news
Reach plc to furlough a fifth of all staff and cut pay by 10pc
Company becomes the latest to adopt government job retention scheme
Journalist slams police after being told murder scene visit ‘not essential’
“Ridiculous” claim made while reporter was covering grim find
Daily takes to stage for front page inspiration after festival cancelled
Plus: Hyperlocal runs emergency coronavirus edition and our daily round-up of coronavirus-related news
Around 150 journalists across local press now on paid leave as Archant joins furlough scheme
Publisher says “small number” of employees affected
‘First-rate’ journalist dies aged 76 after coronavirus battle
Retired reporter and columnist was diagnosed more than two weeks ago
Three sister weeklies suspend publication due to coronavirus
Company vows titles “will be back”
Local democracy reporter pens obituary for former MP father
COVID-19 means only journalist and husband will attend funeral
Sixty JPIMedia journalists to be furloughed as others face temporary pay cut
Lowest paid workers to be protected in temporary pay reduction scheme