New structure introduced at regional publisher
Local World
- Head Office: PO Box 10177, 50 St George Street, Leicester LE1 8ED
- Website: http://www.local-world.co.uk/
Local World was formed in January 2013 from a merger of regional media companies Northcliffe Media and Iliffe News and Media.
It was owned by a consortium of shareholders including Northcliffe parent company DMGT, Iliffe owner the Yattendon Trust, and fellow publishing group Trinity Mirror.
The company’s combined portfolio stretched from Humberside to the South West and included more than 100 local and regional newspapers and 150 websites.
In 2015, minority shareholder Trinity Mirror bought out the remaining shares in the company to take full control. The group is now part of Reach plc.
What we have written about Local World
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Regional magazine editor retires after 23 years
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Experiment ends after seven months
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Content manager roles to be created at title
Freelance publishers axed from Local World sites
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Two journalists join publisher’s transformation team
Sport and entertainment coverage to be developed
New publisher named for weekly newspaper series
Previous post-holder leaves regional publisher
New editor named as secondment made permanent
Acting editor steps up to top job at weekly