The Government is seeking views on the planned purchase of 29 paid-for and 16 free weekly London newspapers by Newsquest from Independent News & Media. The £60m sale would have to be approved by the Secretary of State for Trade
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£60m Newsquest purchase to boost its London publishing
Newsquest is ready to buy 29 paid-for and 16 free weekly newspapers in a deal with Independent News & Media, which is trying to raise money to pay off its debts. Any sale would be subject to approval by the
Weekly newspapers line up for annual industry awards
Journalists from weekly newspapers around the country are to gather in Warwickshire for the Weekly Newspaper Awards. The Forest of Arden Marriott hotel will host the Newspaper Society event on Thursday. The judges will reward both advertising and editorial successes
Achievements of the past year are celebrated at group awards
Staff from Archant have celebrated the achievements of the past year at the group’s annual awards. More than 800 staff from titles across England and Scotland gathered for the event at Audley End stately home in Essex, which was hosted
London papers rewarded for coverage on refugee and asylum issues
The Highbury and Islington Express and the Wembley Observer have been honoured at the Mayor of London’s first ever local press awards. The regional newspapers were among the winners at the event held to recognise balanced and accurate coverage of