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New assistant editor at the Echo

Journalist has worked at newspapers in the UK and abroad and will now help strengthen North East title

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Reporter “has his eyes fried” as he undergoes laser eye surgery

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Union pay campaign targets publisher’s annual conference

Gazette pressure sees controversial report go public

A controversial report into pollution at a beauty spot is being made available to the public for the first time, thanks to a vigorous campaign by the Shields Gazette. Earlier this month the newspaper published extracts from a leaked copy

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On the third anniversary of the murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan, the NUJ has expressed “grave concern” at the lack of progress in the police investigation. NUJ president Jim Corrigall has urged the police service of Northern Ireland to guarantee

Staff celebrate as nationals follow Gazette's lead

Shields Gazette staff are celebrating after leading the way for the UK nationals no less than three times in one week. The local South Tyneside daily was first with major exclusives which were then followed up by national newspapers, radio