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Comprehensive coverage by pre-entry trainees
As firefighters called their first national strike in 25 years on Wednesday night, the trainee journalists at the Editorial Centre covered the story from a Hastings perspective. The young journalists, who produce two weekly newspapers – the Hastings Archer and
Archant looking to grow business and 'strengthen activities in the South East'
Reports that group has bid for Trinity Mirror titles prompt comment on future plans – but not specifics
Regional press news in brief
MPs are backing the Halifax Courier campaign for a full-scale inquiry into the state of care for old and vulnerable people. The campaign follows an article in the paper looking into abuse reported to the local authority, which included sexual,
Reporter evades triple parking ticket fine by exploiting legal loophole
Seven-month fight ends in victory after journalist claimed penalty notices were incorrect
Football not for girls?Reporter Neil finds out the hard way!
Sports desk star striker challenges newsroom colleague to a battle of the sexes
News in brief
Plus NUJ stalwart Sue Orton has died – and other news in brief
Blessing for newspaper headquarters
The patron saint of journalists St Francis of Sales was called upon to help with a blessing of Archant London’s new headquarters. Father Jeffrey Woolnough, a priest from a church in Ilford neighbouring the office, known as Media House, approached
News in brief
Motoring journalist Ross Finlay, (67), has died after suffering a heart attack at the wheel of his car.Ross, from Helensburgh, was a contributor to the Herald’s motoring section and a freelance journalist. Two charities have received a cash Christmas gift
Media group doubles charity cash
Archant media group staff have raised a record-breaking £13,200 for their favourite good causes in the first six months of this year – and the Archant Gold scheme has matched every penny. The scheme matches charity cash raised by Archant
126 newspaper staff set for £2.5m office move
Archant East London & Essex staff have moved offices following the company’s decision to demolish the division’s present headquarters at High Road, Ilford, and replace it with a new £2.5m publishing centre for the 21st century. The new building will
Reporter's run builds charity total by £2,000
A weekly newspaper’s charity is almost £2,000 better off thanks to a marathon effort by Barking and Dagenham Recorder reporter Andrew Golder, who completed the London Marathon – and wrote about it afterwards.The paper is running a joint Building For
News in brief
Under-the-counter copies of the Peterborough Evening Telegraph were the only ones available at a city supermarket after it took exception to an article it published explaining how the shop has stopped collecting donations for troops in Iraq.Store management at Sainsbury’s
Colin's 30 years in news
The editor of the Newham Recorder is celebrating 30 years with the Recorder series of newspapers. Colin Granger, (48), joined the company in 1972 as a trainee reporter and has since worked his way up through the ranks before becoming
Colin's 30 years in news
The editor of the Newham Recorder is celebrating 30 years with the Recorder series of newspapers. Colin Granger, (48), joined the company in 1972 as a trainee reporter and has since worked his way up through the ranks before becoming
News in brief
Generous fund-raisers are continuing to back efforts to boost the Bridgwater Mercury’s Lily’s Fund appeal.The fund, set up to ensure the three victims of a tragic fire are not forgotten, has been steadily growing.Lily’s Fund total now stands at £2,140,