The success of the regional press will be pulled into focus at a conference and exhibition next month. The Newspaper Society Newspaper Sales and Promotions Conference & Exhibition 2001 will take place in Blackpool on March 12-13. The event will
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White Paper response
Page 1 of 2 Press views on the Communications White Paper have been submitted to the Government by The Newspaper Society. The latest response was prompted by the publication of the White Paper in December and asked for clarification on
"Shouting, screaming and the sound of machine gun fire permeated the crisp air…"
“Shouting, screaming and the sound of machine gun fire permeated the crisp air…” Dave Colville, a sub-editor on The News, Portsmouth, witnessed the start of the Falklands War at close quarters – as editor/owner of The Falklands Times from 1977-82.
Occupation and interrogation
What can make the dago quicker? Dave Colville, a sub-editor on The News, Portsmouth, witnessed the start of the Falklands War at close quarters – as editor/owner of The Falklands Times from 1977-82. Here, in the third of four articles,
David Colville's final Falklands War episode
I’m lucky to be here Dave Colville, a sub-editor on The News, Portsmouth, witnessed the Falklands War at close quarters – as editor/owner of The Falklands Times from 1977-82. Here, in the last of his four articles, he recalls the
"Stay inside…the Argies are coming!"
Stay indoors … the Argies are coming! Dave Colville, a sub-editor on The News, Portsmouth, witnessed the start of the Falklands War at close quarters – as editor/owner of The Falklands Times from 1977-82. Here, in the first of four
Future online is bright
Page 1 of 2 Regional newspapers are in a prime position to become the dominant news and information providers of the electronic publishing age – but they need to develop, innovate and move fast if they are to stay ahead
First online awards from the Newspaper Society
HoldtheFrontPage is among the nominees for The Newspaper Society’s New MediaAwards. The awards are to be presented after the society’s New Media Conference 2000on Tuesday. The awards are new this year and recognise the contribution that digitalpublishing is now making
Echo helps charities get online
Charities and non-profit-making organisations are being offered the chance to set up websites for free thanks to the Northern Echo. The Newsquest-owned newspaper has launched CommuniGate which can be accessed through www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk Groups can create up to ten news and
Focus on the digital revolution
More than 100 editors from Britain’s biggest regional newspaper publisher have been told that new media and the printed press can flourish side by side. Ian Aiken, Digital Media Managing Director for the Newsquest group, said the challenge to Newsquest
Free artwork delivery system launched
Free artwork delivery system launched by HoldTheFrontPage staff The Newspaper Society has launched an internet-based digital artwork transmission system – free to agencies – following £1 million of investment from its members. The industry-owned system called AdF@st is the first
New media conference announced
New Media conference announced by HoldTheFrontPage staff The Newspaper Society is finalising details of speakers for its one-day new media conference. The event is taking place at the St Johns Swallow, in Solihull, on November 7, and this year –
New Media Workshop dates
The Newspaper Society is to hold three new media workshops next year – on February 21, September 5 and November 7. The organisers are still canvassing on which topics should be covered and will respond according to the demand. Recent
"Lighter approach" to newspaper mergers
The Newspaper Society has given a cautious welcome to the Government’s Communications white paper which sets out a “lighter touch approach” for future newspaper mergers. “We are pleased that the Government has listened to the Newspaper Society’s case for reform
Newsquest joins the fold
Newsquest Media Group plc is to join the Newspaper Society as a full member from January 1, 2001. The decision was welcomed by Newspaper Society president Alec Davidson. He said: “This comes at a time when the industry is going
Press Fund boost
The Newspaper Press Fund charity for media workers and their families has received a financial boost from Kent newspaper chief Edwin Boorman. Mr Boorman, chairman of Kent Messenger Group Newspapers and NewspaperSociety vice president, bought the top item – a