Update on the latest ABC circulation figures
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Group transforms 17 newspapers in major redesign
High visual impact of weeklies will grab the attention of readers and attract young people
Boosting circulation and attracting new readers
Editors tell how they take on crowded marketplaces
Latest circulation figures highlight strong performers
New figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations show a number of successes among regional titles. Smaller daily titles have performed particularly well, and while some larger titles have been affected by the reduction in bulk sales, a number of
Base sale growth main feature in latest ABCs
Latest circulation figures show that almost all regional newspapers are “actively purchased”, with figures no longer taking into account bulk drops and free copies. The Audit Bureau Circulations data for January to June this year shows that 80 per cent
New weekly ready for launch in Bromley
A new free title – the KM Bromley Extra – is being launched this month. The Kent Messenger Group title will reach 100,000 homes in the borough of Bromley from August 17, following a 16-page ‘trailer’ version next week. Editor
40m adults a week read local newspapers: Latest ABCs
Local newspaper readership has grown to 40m adults every week, according to new figures issued by the Audit Bureau of Circulations. The latest figures for July-December 2003 show the fastest-growing UK regional paid-for weekly is the Mansfield CHAD, adding 28.4
'Crucial role for a fair media'- Howard
Conservative leader and Kent MP Michael Howard has told journalists that the Hutton report must not deflect the media from calling politicians to account and investigating stories of public interest. Speaking at the Shepherd Neame Kent Journalist Of The Year
A dozen new free papers launched by Tindle
One of the biggest launches seen in the UK regional press industry will bring a series of 12 monthly community newspapers created by Tindle Newspapers. The company says they will be full of very local parish-pump news, features, photographs and
Secrecy beefs up role of the press
Increased secrecy in the UK’s local government system means the role of newspapers and the media is more important than ever before, the Society of Editors annual conference heard. Paul Francis, political correspondent for the Kent Messenger Group, told the
Increased sales for half of all regional press titles
The regional press now sells and distributes 70m newspapers every week, to an audience of around 40m people, according to the latest ABC figures. Almost half (48 per cent) of all regional newspapers under ABC membership have increased sales between
Weeklies perform well on circulation
The latest ABC figures show that half of all regional press titles under its membership have increased circulation over the past year, the weeklies showing the strongest progress. Top performers among the weeklies were the St Albans Observer Series (+42.19
Judging panel chosen for EDF Energy East of England Media Awards
Award-winning editors and industry experts will cast their eye over entries on decision day
Bournemouth treble as Echo lifts Newspaper of the Year title
Winners of the EDF Energy London and South of England Awards are revealed
Shortlist for EDF Energy London and South of England Journalism Awards is revealed
More than 25 newspapers and broadcasters are in with a chance of taking home a prize
Police honour for KM's Ron Green
Managing editor is recognised for his role in devising scheme for youngsters who make a difference