Mick Ferris is to become the new editor of the Hackney Gazette. Currently deputy editor of North West London Newspapers, he is due to take over at the Gazette next month. Originally from Wolverhampton, Mick, (46), has had a varied
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Launch for two new London titles
Two new titles have been added to the Times/Chronicle series produced by North West London Newspapers. Following the successful launch of the Hammersmith Times, Kensington Times and Harrow & Sudbury Chronicle at the start of 2002, the group has introduced
Transfer of eight titles refused: 13 given go-ahead
The sale of 13 London weekly newspapers to Newsquest has been approved by the Competition Commission. But eight other Independent News & Media titles were refused permission to sell up because of fears over a loss of competition in advertising
Northcliffe query over London weeklies
Northcliffe Newspapers could be about to table a rival bid for 27 weekly papers around London. The company has asked for Government advice on whether it could buy the titles from Independent News & Media. They are the newspapers that
Views sought in £60m newspapers purchase
The Government is seeking views on the planned purchase of 29 paid-for and 16 free weekly London newspapers by Newsquest from Independent News & Media. The £60m sale would have to be approved by the Secretary of State for Trade
Lord Mayor's award for Times series editor Tim Cole
Journalist’s commitment to the next generation of reporters is honoured