The photographic talents of regional press snappers from across the country have been recognised at a national awards ceremony and exhibition. More than £30,000 of prizes was handed out to the winners and runners-up at Northcliffe Newspapers’ The Everyday photography
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Purple-bearded photographer goes public
Wacky snapper Roy Ealden has revealed his new look to the world… He’s turned his beard purple for charity – and is set to wear the new-style goatee until the end of the month. The Lincolnshire Echo chief photographer carried
100 press photos in new exhibition
An exhibition with a difference is currently on display – featuring images taken by the entire Lincolnshire Echo photographic department. The nine-strong team spent a year preparing for the event before it opened this week. A Year of Lincolnshire features
Echo snapper's charity transformation
Bearded photographer Roy Ealden is about to drastically change his appearance – by dyeing his facial hair purple for charity. The Lincolnshire Echo chief photographer has chosen to transform his whiskers with the striking shade in aid of the charity
Ex-regional press snappers on the trail of Jacko
Ex-regional press photographers have told how they were among the press scrum to capture images of one of the biggest breaking entertainment news stories in the world. The searching of Michael Jackson’s home Neverland and his surrendering in Santa Barbara,
Photographer and historian Peter gets his MBE
Former press photographer Peter Washbourn has received his MBE from the Queen. He worked as a Lincolnshire Echo photographer for 40 years and received the honour insignia – a silver cross medal with a rose pink and pearl grey ribbon.
Afghan trip images on display
A collection of images taken by a Lincolnshire Echo photographer, on a recent visit to Afghanistan, have gone on display. Veronique de Viguerie travelled to the Asian country together with reporter Ben Rooth for an in-depth six-part series for the
Regional snappers are a picture of success
The winners of the 2003 Picture Editors’ Awards are: Fujifilm Photographer of the Year Jeff Mitchell, Reuters Getty Images Regional Photographer of the YearIan Rutherford, The Scotsman Fujifilm Photographer of the Year (Local Newspapers)Simon Finlay, Eastern Daily Press Nikon Photo
Student snappers line up for awards
Nominations have been announced for a new category in the Picture Editors’ Awards. Students were invited to enter for the first time this year in a category sponsored by the Corporation of London. The four nominations comprise Ben Birchall, who
Maloney drums up MPs' support for Imps
Photographer Mike Maloney has taken the Lincolnshire Echo’s fight to Save City to the very top. He has secured the backing of both MPs and members of the House of Lords for the campaign to secure the future of cash-strapped
Fresh challenge for Stuart
Photographer Stuart Wilde is enjoying a fresh challenge in a new role as picture editor of the Lincolnshire Echo. In the newly-created post, Stuart, who was previously chief photographer at the Derby Evening Telegraph, will oversee the work of the
A life with the stars for Frazer
Celeb-snapper Frazer Harrison is changing sides. After 18 months bumping into the rich and famous around Los Angeles for World Entertainment News Network, he’s switching sides to Getty Images – and still chasing up the best celebrity pictures, paparazzi work,
Ben shows off his talent
Lincolnshire Echo photographer Ben Birchall is currently displaying some of his work at an exhibition in Hampshire. Three of Ben’s photographs, which show his perspective of “the workplace”, are on show as part of an exhibition entitled Quite Refined, at
Roy becomes a Whizz Kid
Kids at a Lincolnshire primary school know all about the world of photo-journalism following a visit from a local paper’s chief photographer. Roy Ealden, who works for the Lincolnshire Echo, was a special guest at Leslie Manser school’s after-school club
Papers close Saturday sports editions in online move
Dedicated sports websites replace long-established titles amid falling sales
Regional press news in brief
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