Resolved complaints dealt with by the PCC in January and February 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
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Sales boost hope as paper launches weekday revolution
The Scotsman is making a bid to attract new readers with the launch of a new weekday compact edition next week. The 187-year-old title has decided to drop its current broadsheet format and revert to its original ‘tabloid’ size after
'Compact' Scotsman set for launch
A new-look Saturday Scotsman is being launched tomorrow in a new, compact version. The weekday broadsheet version will remain in its current form. The publishers believe the recent introduction of compact editions by two London-based broadsheets has whetted readers’ appetites
Scottish Press Awards shortlist announced
See who has made the cut in 18 categories ahead of next month’s final
Scotsman.com picks up digital media gong
See all the online winners from last night’s Newspaper Society event in Leeds
Regional titles in running for prizes at Newspaper Awards
Regional newspapers have once again scooped a host of nominations for the Newspaper Awards. Now in its ninth year, the competition is dedicated to newspaper production, and will see regional newspapers go head to head with their national counterparts in
Scottish Press Awards shortlist announced
The Scottish Daily Newspaper Society has announced the shortlist of nominees for the annual Scottish Press Awards. Now in its 26th year, the event this year received a record number of entries, with more than 400 submitted. Among those vying
Journalist Bill scoops lifetime achievement award
A new addition has been added to this year’s Highland and Islands Media Awards roll of honour. Bill Lucas has been announced as the winner of the Barron Trophy, which recognises lifetime achievement in journalism. Bill began his career at
The Herald wins top prize in Scottish awards
The Scottish Daily Newspaper Society has announced the winners of this year’s Scottish Press Awards. The winners of the 19 categories were revealed at a ceremony and dinner in Glasgow, with The Herald being named Newspaper of the Year. A
Scottish press scoop top honours
The Sunday Herald has been named Scottish Newspaper Of The Year at an event which saw the paper pick up a total of seven awards. The Glasgow-based title was the big winner of the night at the Scottish Newspaper of
Press awards judges pick 68 nominees from 400 entries
The Scottish Daily Newspaper Society has revealed the shortlist of nominees for this year’s Scottish Press Awards. Almost 400 entries were received for the contest, which comes to a climax on May 27 in Glasgow. As well as the nominated
Local press among Scots winners at major awards
Local newspapers including The Falkirk Herald and Edinburgh Evening News were among the winners at the Scottish Press Awards 2003. The event, at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel, saw the Scottish media turn out in force to see deputy first minister Jim
Nominations announced for Scottish Press Awards
The Edinburgh Evening News, Scotsman, Falkirk Herald and The Herald and Evening Times in Glasgow could be among the winners at the Scottish Press Awards later this month. Journalists and photographers from the titles, together with those from a number
Highlands and Islands media winners named
Talented local reporters have been recognised with prizes in this year’s Highlands and Islands Media Awards. Thurso-based Corrina Thomson has been named as Reporter of the Year – the second year in succession that a journalist from North of Scotland
Reward for Commonwealth Games coverage
Coverage of the Commonwealth Games won The Scotsman a series of press awards. The newspaper was awarded the prize for Best Coverage, in the Bank of Scotland Commonwealth Games Press Awards. It was rewarded for its comprehensive reporting, analysis and
Fringe award shortlist revealed
The shortlist of journalists for this year’s Allen Wright Award, for writing about the Edinburgh Fringe, has been announced. The winner will be revealed tonight at an exclusive invitation-only party. The shortlist of nominees comprises: Dan Bye, Stephan Phelan and