Bob Geldof looks to form regional news consortium
Bob Geldof has announced plans to set up an independent news consortium to bid for the rights to provide local…
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Updated: Google supports regional newspaper mergers
Google has come out in support of major consolidation in the regional newspaper industry through the relaxation of media merger…
ByEthical debate sparked by BNP ads in Newsquest weeklies
With the European elections fast approaching a perennial ethical issue has cropped up again for local media – whether or…
ByJohnston Press extends pay freeze until 2010
Johnston Press has extended a pay freeze on all of its UK employees until 2010. Press Gazette reported a six-month…
ByFrank Branston questions suicide reporting in Bedford
Former proprietor of Bedfordshire on Sunday Frank Branston has taken his old paper to task over its reporting of the…
ByYorkshire journalists thank public for support
Johnston Press journalists handed out thankyou leaflets in Leeds today to thank members of the public for their support during…
ByWarren Buffet will not invest in newspapers at any price
The richest man in the world, Warren Buffet, has said that he wouldn’t invest in most newspaper groups today at…
ByBarrow daily to print in Carlisle
Some 37 jobs are at risk after CN Group announced plans to close its print plant in Barrow and instead…
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