First in a series of pieces looking back at the past 12 months in regional journalism
National World
What we have written about National World
JPIMedia owner ‘actively engaged’ in acquisition plans
Company aims to “broaden its content base beyond news”
Iliffe director and acquisitions expert joins JPIMedia owner’s board
Executive has overseen newspaper acquisitions in recent years
JPIMedia owner reveals ‘scene is set’ for further acquisitions
Investment vehicle reiterates desire for more purchases
Publisher reveals millions of pounds saved by localisation drive
Company also set to expand subscription offering
Montgomery reveals further acquisition plans after JPIMedia takeover
Company also set to announce “further launches”
JPIMedia CEO becomes sixth senior executive to leave business
Company not expected to seek direct replacement
New owner vows to localise JPIMedia and shun ‘clickbait’
Plan announced to decentralise publisher
JPIMedia unveils National World as new owner
£10.2m takeover of publisher announced
Rival offers tabled ahead of deadline for JPIMedia bids
Two interested parties said to have made firm proposals
Report claims new Archant owner among contenders to buy JPIMedia
National newspaper says investment firm “circling” publisher
Ex-Local World boss believed to be among Archant bidders
Regional publisher continuing to hold investment talks
Montgomery ‘invited for talks’ as JPIMedia battle takes fresh turn
Newsquest reported to have pulled out of race
Potential JPIMedia bidder admits interest in national broadsheet
Ex-regional press chief touted as buyer for regional titles
Ex-Local World boss launches new company amid JPIMedia bid rumours
New venture pledges to “jettison legacy systems and archaic industrial practices”