Colin Webb: Innovative editor who left an indelible mark on the Press Association
Colin Webb, who has died aged 74, was a highly effective editor of the Press Association from 1986 to 1995…
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World Press Photo organisers say winning photo – Gaza Burial – is genuine, but was retouched
The organisers of the World Press Photo awards have insisted that the winning picture was not faked. Technology website Extremetech.com…
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Bloomberg top editor issues apology over reporters’ use of private client data
Bloomberg’s top editor has Matthew Winkler has apologised after reporters for the agency used confidential information belonging to subscribers. The…
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BT goes into the news business with 12-strong editorial team
A team of 12 Press Association journalists are set to work on a new website being developed by British Telecom…
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How Splash cashed in on the celebrity boom: No one exports dirt better than the British
Few journalists if any have done as well out of the boom in celebrity-driven news as former redtop staffers Gary…
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Press Association reveals Thatcher death news and ITV News is first to break it on Twitter
ITV News appeared to be the first major national news organisation to reveal Margaret Thatcher’s death to the public after…
ByAssociated Press stylebook bans use of the phrase ‘illegal immigrant’
News agency Associated Press has changed its stylebook to stop journalists describing people as “illegal immigrants”. The new rules say…
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Associated Press sets up Rangoon bureau as Burma opens its doors to international press
Two international news organisations became the first to set up bureaus in Burma this weekend following a relaxing of restrictions…
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