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Top TV role for ex-regional press reporter
A former local newspaper reporter has taken up a top job with ITV West. Liz Hannam, (40), began her journalistic career as a district reporter at the North Devon Journal before moving to the Western Morning News and later the
Night on the town with a difference for reporter Emma
Barnstaple town centre might not sound like a place in need of special patrols for anti-social behaviour. But it has a designated neighbourhood team, and reporter Emma Pearcy spent a night with them to find out how Section 30 powers
Role of media and industry's future to go under spotlight
A host of top names from the national and regional press and broadcasting are set to get together to discuss the future of the news industry and debate the role of the media. Privacy, the revamped newspaper and magazine code
Journal appoints new deputy editor
Richard Best is the new deputy editor of the North Devon Journal. In a varied career he has work on local newspapers in the UK and edited a glossy leisure magazine in Dubai before becoming a senior editor at the
News in brief
The Cheddar Valley Gazette is getting into the spirit of its 50th anniversary this year by offering an unusual service to readers…It is giving them the chance to find out what was going on on the day they were born,
Journal investigation finds lack of customer care
An investigation by the weekly North Devon Journal has revealed a disheartening lack of customer care amongst some of the areas businesses and local authorities. In today’s service-driven, technology-influenced world, organisations often stress the importance of customer care. So the
Cornish papers move into £4m development
Cornwall and Devon Media has made its move to purpose built offices at the £4m riverside City Wharf in Truro. The modern offices will provide state-of-the-art accommodation for around 150 staff of the West Briton, the Cornishman and Cornish Guardian,
"Wow…! THIS is travelling"
When North Devon Journal reporter Andrea Charters was invited to take to the skies in a microlight, her immediate response was: “There is no way…” Soaring through the air in a “jumped-up hairdryer” was something Andrea thought was only for
Catherine's 'dance' with wolves
Life as a reporter can often take you to strange and sometimes dangerous places – as Catherine Courtenay found when she had to conduct an interview surrounded by wolves. The North Devon Journal reporter was sent to meet international wolf
"Wow…! THIS is travelling"
When North Devon Journal reporter Andrea Charters was invited to take to the skies in a microlight, her immediate response was: “There is NO WAY…” Soaring through the air in a “jumped-up hairdryer” was something Andrea thought was only for
Promotion for Mary-Ann
Mary-Ann Bloomfield has been appointed editor of the Mid Devon Gazette series – a promotion that rewards her hard work at the paper in the past five years – and paves the way for future developments. Managing editor Andy Cooper
Sporting chance for Chris
North Devon Journal sports reporter Chris Rogers is celebrating after being selected as one of six finalists for The Daily Telegraph’s national Young Sports Writer Competition. Chris, (23), was delighted to find out he had won a ticket to The
News in brief
The Newham recorder has been honoured for its tireless work for the community.Awards were given to particular supporters of Community Links at the organisation’s 25th anniversary, which included the Newham, Docklands and City Recorder. Some 5,000 glass negatives taken by
Journal closes office to improve product
The North Devon Journal has been making changes to the way it collects information for news and advertising to win cost savings and improvements in service. Its district office in Bideford is to close, with business being transferred to the
News in brief
Staff at the Carmarthen Journal have taken up the Welsh learning challenge as part of Welsh Learning Week which aims to encourage people to take up the language.Journal employees received a visit from S4C’s TV tutor Nia Parry who is