West Briton editor John Pearn was one of several industry experts helping graduates of Falmouth College of Arts’ writing courses to make the transition into the world of work. He joined other publishing experts, as well as practitioners from the
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Journalist in training for world emergency response role
Community editor undergoes field tests to see if she’s the right calibre to volunteer
Weekly's launch gives Cornish town a new Voice
Success of sister title prompts new competitor for Northcliffe weeklies
Political party voices fears over possible Northcliffe sale
Members say they are concerned that the integrity and local content of papers be retained
Changes at the top for Westcountry weeklies
New roles and responsibilities for three editors
Early retirement for long-serving Westcountry editor
Journalist will step down at the end of the year after 30 years with the same company
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Archant South West chief photographer Simon Horn has been awarded the Licentiateship of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain after submitting his work.Simon said: “The portfolio took around three years to put together and contained photographs chosen to demonstrate
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The Cheddar Valley Gazette is getting into the spirit of its 50th anniversary this year by offering an unusual service to readers…It is giving them the chance to find out what was going on on the day they were born,
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The Cornishman’s new sports editor is Matt Dixon.He began his career seven years ago with the Cornish Guardian before moving to the West Briton, where he has been for the past six years, becoming deputy sports editor there in 1999.
£6.5m press deal to bring full colour to the Westcountry
A major development at Northcliffe Newspapers’ press centre in Plymouth will see it treble its colour production capacity. The move follows a £6.5m deal with press manufactuer Goss. When the upgrade is completed later this year the maximum colour capacity
Cornish papers move into £4m development
Cornwall and Devon Media has made its move to purpose built offices at the £4m riverside City Wharf in Truro. The modern offices will provide state-of-the-art accommodation for around 150 staff of the West Briton, the Cornishman and Cornish Guardian,
Editor's retirement move prompts changes to weeklies
A reshuffle of senior staff at sister Northcliffe weeklies in the Westcountry has been prompted by the impending retirement of the West Briton’s John Pearn. John (right) has edited the title since 1996 and is to leave at the end
Carolyn braves the big top heights
West Briton news editor Carolyn Thomas reached new heights when she was packed off to the circus to learn the skill of a trapeze artist. Dressed in a glittering turquoise costume, Carolyn was hoisted high into the roof of the
Award-winning journalist has died
Award-winning regional journalist and broadcaster Jerry Clarke has died at his home in Redruth after suffering a stroke on a trip to America. He was 64. Jerry began his journalism career on the West Briton at Truro before working for