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…
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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…
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Former Mansfield Chad staff launch ‘good news local paper’ for town
A group of former Mansfield Chad newspaper staff have launched a “good news local paper” for the Nottinghamshire town. The…
By 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…
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Wigan newspaper office to be become Holiday Inn with journalists based on ground floor
The Wigan Observer and Wigan Evening Post newspaper office is to be transformed into a Holiday Inn Express in a…
By 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…
ByJohnston Press to save £1m a year as The Scotsman moves office
Johnston Press will save £1m a year by relocating The Scotsman from Barclay House on Holyrood Road in Edinburgh to…
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NUJ welcomes sale of Johnston Press Irish titles: ‘With proper investment these newspapers can be secured’
Johnston Press has exited the Irish newspaper market with the sale of its 14 Ireland titles, including the Limerick Leader…
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