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Ashley Highfield: ‘Regional press not like The Guardian where people stop buying print and consume online’

Johnston Press chief executive Ashley Highfield believes the decline of print may be “levelling off”. Highfield (pictured) said that digital…

By William Turvill

Johnston Press shake-up sees Yorkshire and North East managing directors take charge of Scottish titles in combined roles

Johnston Press’s managing directors for Northern Ireland and Scotland are to leave as part of a shake-up that will see…

By William Turvill

After five years of ‘working for the banks’, Johnston Press cuts interest costs promises journalism investment

Johnston Press has cut the cost of servicing its debt by £20m a year and will be using part of…

By William Turvill

Johnston Press shareholders approve £360m deal to ease debt burden and sell TV ads for Sky

The shareholders of Johnston Press have voted in favour of the company’s proposed £360m refinancing package. The plan, unveiled earlier…

By William Turvill

Ashley Highfield calls on BBC to close ‘under-performing local websites’ and work with regional press

Johnston Press chief executive Ashley Highfield has called on the BBC to close down "under-performing local websites" and work with…

By William Turvill

Johnston Press unveils refinancing package to raise £360m and £5m investment from Sky

Johnston Press has unveiled a new refinancing package which it is hoped will raise up to £360m. The regional publisher…

By William Turvill

Johnston Press announces deal to defer £300 million debt repayment

Johnston Press has announced a deal to defer repaying its £300 million debt after resetting its financial covenants. The deal…

By Darren Boyle

Regional press chiefs Tindle, Highfield and Auckland explain why local journalism is far from dead

Newspaper legend Sir Ray Tindle last night predicted local newspapers will bounce back from this latest recession. Speaking at a…

By Darren Boyle

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