Great stories and dogged journalism have resulted in The Argus, Brighton, notching up impressive sales in the past two weeks. The manslaughter conviction of notorious Sussex property tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten boosted that evening’s overall sale to 816 copies above last
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Editors look ahead to October date
More top names from national and regional newspapers have joined the list of speakers at the York conference of the Society of Editors in October. Tim Bowdler, president of the Newspaper Society, will give the Society of Editors Lecture at
Editors will reveal how to "Win them back"
Speakers from around the regional press are lining up to share their thoughts at this year’s Society of Editors annual conference in York. Editors Simon Bradshaw, from The Argus, David Gledhill, of the Bath Chronicle, and Paul Horrocks, of the
Editors must stand trial
Legal arguments to dismiss the case against two Sussex newspaper editors accused of breaching a high court order have been rejected – and the pair must return for trial on March 5. Evening Argus editor Simon Bradshaw, and West Sussex
Editors prosecuted over s39 order
Page 1 of 2 Two newspaper editors from the regional press have appeared in court accused of breaking a Section 39 order concerning the identification of a child. The rare prosecution could set a precedent for journalists reporting court cases
Stars turn out for Argus Appeal launch
Page 1 of 2 A party to mark the official launch of the Argus Appeal 2002 has raised a staggering £38,000. A host of celebrities including former EastEnders actresses Michelle Collins (Cindy Beale) and Carol Harrison (Louise Raymond), TV personality
Two sides to the story
Chief constables around the country are to be reminded about applying police/media guidelines thanks to a key meeting between police and the Society of Editors. The guidelines, which – among other issues – give advice on when details surrounding crimes
New-look Argus unveiled
Page 1 of 2 The Argus in Brighton has been restyled to give it a sleeker and cleaner look that makes it easier to read. The new look includes new fonts for both text, news headlines and features, as well
Parliament could step in on Section 39 rules
An early day motion has been tabled in Parliament after two editors were convicted of breaking a Section 39 court order. Worthing MP Peter Bottomley is asking for a revision of the current law to allow responsible editors to publish
Editors convicted in S39 case
Page 1 of 2 Two Sussex newspaper editors have been convicted in a case which could set a precedent for journalists reporting court cases involving children. Evening Argus editor Simon Bradshaw, and West Sussex County Times editorial director David Briffett,
New Media is "a breath of fresh air for newspapers"
Page 1 of 2 News on demand is the future, says Brighton Evening Argus editor Simon Bradshaw. Writing for the Newspaper Society’s latest New Media update, Mr Bradshaw says newspapers like his are uniquely placed to capitalize on the developments
Five new members for editors' committee
Andrew Smith, editor of the Sunderland Echo and Simon Bradshaw, editor of the Brighton Evening Argus, are among five new members to join the Society of Editors’ Parliamentary and Legal Committee. Also joining are Sue Ryan, managing editor of The
Stars turn out for Argus
The editor-in-chief at the Brighton Evening Argus promised to roll up his sleeves and clean a few cars – to raise money for the paper’s charity fund. He made the promise at a glittering bash to celebrate the re-launch of
Argus calls for public inquiry
The Brighton Evening Argus is running a vigorous campaign for a public inquiry into the town’s child cruelty scandal. Three babies died and four other children lived in squalor while in the care of a 26-year-old Brighton woman and her
Court order "too vague"
A “vague” court order has been blamed for the conviction of two Sussex newspaper editors who appeared in court accused of contravening a Section 39 anonymity order. Two editors, Simon Bradshaw of The Argus and David Briffet, formerly of the
Sussex S39 case:"An occupational hazard"
Page 1 of 2 The editors convicted of breaking a ban on identifying a child expelled from school are considering an appeal. Simon Bradshaw, of the Evening Argus, and David Briffett, of the West Sussex County Times, were each fined