Deal finalised for regional publishing groups
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
Review of 2012: Highfield calls the shots in year of upheaval
We take a look back back at the last 12 months in regional journalism
Regional daily editor moves to new director role
New managing director for West Country dailies
Iliffe parent company to retain £9.5m print plant
State of the art facility will not transfer to consortium
Dyson at Large: A paper Montgomery must champion
Our blogger reviews Midlands weekly
Northcliffe and Iliffe execs join Local World top team
Three publishing divisions for newly-merged company
Regional publisher overhauls online network
Papers get new-look websites as bosses seek to boost online traffic
Headcount reduction sees Northcliffe profits rise 54pc
Figures show regional publisher axed 324 staff during year
Northcliffe sold to Montgomery consortium for £52m plus shares
Trinity and Iliffe join new regional press venture
Local World deal: Full texts of company statements
Statements published by Local World, DMGT and Trinity Mirror
Montgomery sets out vision to ‘resuscitate’ industry
We’ve not lost faith in print says new company boss
Local World deal: The full list of newspapers
Full run-down of newspapers and websites transferring to new owner
Northcliffe sell-off could be announced this week say reports
Deal may be completed before company’s annual results on Thursday