An MP is launching a private member’s bill to tighten the responsibility of newspapers when people complain. Labour’s Peter Bradley wants to prevent people from being misrepresented in the press and help improve standards of journalism. His Right of Reply
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Media ethics group MediaWise is to co-sponsor a fringe meeting at the National Union of Journalists’ annual delegate meeting in April, Regulating Journalists, to debate the provocative paper produced by Chris Wheal, who chairs the union’s professional training committee. The
New P&J offices officially opened by First Minister
The Press and Journal’s new Highland office in Inverness has been officially opened by First Minister Jack McConnell. Staff and invited guests gathered to celebrate the paper’s move to a purpose-built building in the new Stoneyfield business park, where the
5,000th news story filed by community wire service
A news service which provides coverage of community groups across the country has sent its 5,000th story – and won praise from the Home Secretary. The Community Newswire has hit the milestone a full four months ahead of target following
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The Press Association has strengthened its news and entertainment coverage in America with two new appointments. Victoria Ward is the new New York correspondent, while current news correspondent Mark Sage will remain in America to become PA Entertainment’s New York
Johnston signs up to PA supplements deal
The Press Association has signed a 12-month deal with Johnston Press to supply a range of feature-led supplements to its daily and weekly newspapers. The supplements cover generic lifestyle topics and are delivered page-ready complete with words, pictures and graphics.
Saturday compact becomes permanent fixture
The compact Press and Journal is to become a permanent fixture on a Saturday. Publishers of the Aberdeen-based daily say that a trial period of the new format has been so well received that a firm decision has now been
Six day a week compact P&J is 'inevitable'
The Press and Journal’s days as a broadsheet newspaper appear to be numbered, according to editor Derek Tucker. The newspaper announced this week that its Saturday edition is to adopt a compact format on a permanent basis, and Derek has
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The Galloway Gazette has been told not to repeat an in-paper advert that suggests Audit Bureau Circulation data shows it to be the area’s fastest-growing newspaper.The title has only one ABC certified figure, so the claim is not supported by
Blair praise for work of PA after office blaze
Tony Blair has praised the role of The Press Association of Ireland after a fire destroyed the agency’s Belfast office last month. In a letter to Ireland editor Deric Henderson, the Prime Minister said he was shocked by the destruction.
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The Newspaper Society has held a meeting with the Sainsbury’s News and Magazines division to discuss how the Society could help the supermarket chain increase its sales of regional and local newspapers.The Society’s Newspaper Sales Action Team is now hoping
New PA position for Post picture editor
Yorkshire Post picture editor Ian Day has been appointed as The Press Association’s new head of sports photos. Ian will take up the position in early November and will be based in alongside PA’s sports desk in Howden. Ian, (33),
'Fantastic' response to community news service
The Community Newswire, launched earlier this year to give charities and voluntary groups a way of telling local journalists their news, has hit its first big milestone by sending out its 1,000th story. The news service is designed to help
P&J announces compact plans
The Press and Journal has announced plans to launch a new compact edition on Saturdays. The Aberdeen-based broadsheet daily hopes to unveil its compact issue on August 7, which will be available for sale each Saturday on a trial basis
Raft of new appointments as agency continues to grow
Former Yorkshire Post editor Tony Watson has been appointed editorial director of The Press Association. In the newly created role the former regional press journalist, who joined the news agency last year as head of business development, will be responsible