A controversial car parking scheme has been given an overwhelming thumbs-down by the people of Scarborough. The Evening News gave residents the chance to have their say on new restrictions that have come into force. More than 4,100 readers cast
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Fighting injustice and pulling in cash Regional newspapers across the UK are demonstrating their campaigning zeal on issues ranging from the state of playground swings to the allocation of Government cash. One of the most vigorous campaigns has been waged
Never a day off sick
Journalist Mick Jefferson, Scarborough born-and-bred, has notched up half a century working for the town’s Evening News. For 42 years he worked his way up from trainee reporter to acting editor – without even ONE day off sick. For the
'Excellent' result as Johnston profits hit £77.3m
A boost in advertising revenue growth has helped Johnston Press record half-year pre-tax profits of £77.3m – an increase of 16 per cent. The company’s focus on “managing an efficient business” is also being hailed a factor. The regional newspaper
Record profits for Johnston
Turnover and operating profit at Johnston Press both increased by more than 40 per cent last year, to £428.4m and £129.5m respectively, the group has announced. The figures were revealed in the preliminary results for the year ending December 31,
Half of all regional titles see sales increase
Half of all regional press titles saw sales increase between July and December last year, according to the latest ABC figures. And the number of weeklies showing circulation growth has increased for the fourth consecutive year. Figures also show that
Judging line-up revealed for EDF Energy South West Media Awards
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Sir Bernard Ingham to entertain news staff on regional press awards night
Journalists from across Yorkshire will be fighting it out for the prizes at the Yorkshire Press Awards later this week. News staff from across the county will gather at the Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa in Leeds on Thursday, when
Hat-trick for YEP
The Yorkshire Evening Post has been named Daily Newspaper of the Year for the third year in a row. The Leeds-based newspaper chalked up the hat-trick of wins at the annual Johnston Press awards, after winning praise from judges because
Top award for the News
The Scarborough Evening News has scooped the top award in the Oscars of the charity world with its New May Lodge Appeal. The appeal, which has raised £250,000 for a new resource and respite centre for children with learning disabilities,