Trinity Mirror’s chief executive described digital development as the publisher’s “absolute priority” today as it launches a new national newspaper app.

Speaking at a media briefing this morning, Simon Fox said there are no "immediate plans" to close any more regional newspapers, with 18 having gone in the last six months.

He said that two stand-alone online titles – in Reading and Belfast – were "doing very well", adding: "So far, we're quite optimistic."