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Johnston Press
- Head Office: 108 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS
- Website: www.johnstonpress.co.uk
Johnston Press was one of the biggest publishers in the UK regional press with 300 weekly newspapers and 18 daily titles.
Growing from a small base in Scotland it expanded rapidly during the 1990s amd 2000s buying up a series of daily titles including The Scotsman, The Yorkshire Post, the Sunderland Echo and The News, Portsmouth.
Its portfolio eventually grew to around 200 regional and local newspapers and associated websites.
The company went into administration in 2018 but swiftly re-emerged as a new business, JPIMedia, which continued the old JP’s publishing activities.
More information can be found on the company’s website at www.johnstonpress.co.uk.
What we have written about Johnston Press
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The stories that have been making the news on HoldtheFrontPage this week
Lords call for tighter controls on press takeovers
Committee voices concern at “consolidation” of newspaper ownership
Digital boss who built "Today" network bows out
John steps down from Johnston’s online role after 12 years
Johnston's raises £170m from new shares
Leading regional press publisher shores up its finances
Johnston bid rumours "without substance" says Bowdler
Chief executive denies speculation on Malaysian takeover
"Tizer" celebrates birthday with gala dinner
Berwick title marks bicetenary by honouring local people
Jobs threat at Johnston Press titles
Thirty-four jobs affected in reorganisation of Midlands titles
Editorial director stands down from weekly newspapers group
“Pursuit of new challenges” behind decision to leave
'Local content the key to digital age' – Tim Bowdler
Businesses need to be realigned around their local community
Conciliation service called in as weekly newspaper heads for second dispute in two years
National Union of Journalists rejects pay offer
The News marks Pompey victory with massive print and online coverage
Special supplements and 40 pages of photos and stories celebrate FA Cup success
Blue déjà vu for News readers
Portsmouth’s daily marks Pompey’s return to Wembley with a very blue look and fund-raising mission
Johnston Press to sell shares to manage £700m debt
Latest management statement shows decline in print advertising but digital revenues continue to blossom