The funeral of Bristol Evening Post journalist David Harrison will take place on Thursday.Features writer David died last week aged 59 after a long battle with heart problems. Donations to E Ward, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, are requested instead of flowers.
Scotland on Sunday
What we have written about Scotland on Sunday
Editors named at sister papers
New editors have been appointed at two Scottish newspapers. Ian Stewart has been officially named as the new editor of the Edinburgh Evening News after ten months as acting editor. Prior to that he had been deputy editor of the
New editor for Scotsman
Iain Martin is to succeed Rebecca Hardy as editor of The Scotsman. He will take up the role on January 2, and at 30 years old will be the youngest editor in the paper’s history. Iain began his newspaper career
Reynolds prepares for editorship
From the USA to Europe and Chester to Carlisle, it has been a long journey for the Lancashire Evening Post’s new editor, Simon Reynolds. He was a late-comer to the hectic world of reporting, waiting until his mid-20s to take
New post for SoS editor
John McGurk, the editor of Scotland on Sunday, has been appointed editorial director of The Scotsman Publications. He will take up his new position in January and his replacement will be named in the new year. Mr McGurk, 47, was
Life IS local ABC figures show
For the third consecutive year more than half of all regional newspaper titles have sold more copies, with 61% of weekly titles enjoying a year-on-year increase. Newspaper Society marketing director, Chris Stanley, said: “As media choice continues to grow and
Herald's new editor appointed
Mark Douglas Home, the new editor of the Glasgow Herald is being welcomed as a “real catch” by the company. He is currently editor of Sunday Times Scotland and will join current Herald editor Harry Reid for an extended hand-over
Awards hopefuls line up for prestigious BT final
The cream of the regional media will be saluted on Thursday as the prestigious BT national awards for excellence are handed out. A quality field of entrants, already crowned regional winners in nine heats across the country, has been chosen
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
Private letter of apology from editors helps resolve complaint. Plus more from the PCC
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC
The majority of complaints made to the Press Complaints Commission, which raise a possible breach of the Code of Practice, are resolved directly between the Commission’s staff, editors and complainants. These are either settled to the express satisfaction of the
Complaints against five newspapers
Latest resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC. This story 13.6.2003 The majority of complaints made to the Press Complaints Commission, which raise a possible breach of the Code of Practice, are resolved directly between the Commission’s staff, editors and
Design overhaul for Evening News
New masthead, new page design, new features and new layouts
Base sale growth main feature in latest ABCs
Latest circulation figures show that almost all regional newspapers are “actively purchased”, with figures no longer taking into account bulk drops and free copies. The Audit Bureau Circulations data for January to June this year shows that 80 per cent
Herald writer does the double at sports awards
Two top national awards make their way to regional press man’s desk
Scottish Press Awards shortlist announced
See who has made the cut in 18 categories ahead of next month’s final
Regional writing success recognised at education reporting awards
Former classmates are singled out for outstanding reporting