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'Missed opportunities' to prevent journalist's death, inquest finds ...
2 days ago · Mental health professionals missed opportunities to prevent the death of a much-loved former regional daily journalist, an inquest has concluded. A three-day hearing took place last week into the death of former Liverpool Echo staffer and Hillsborough campaigner Dan Kay, who was found dead on train ...
Publishing chief tells readers to ‘do one’ over paywall abuse
1 day ago · A regional publishing chief has told readers who have abused his journalists over paywalls to “do one”. Chief operating officer Ian Carter has hit out after Iliffe Media journalists received abuse following the company’s decision to expand its digital subscription model.. In a wide-ranging blog about the decision, Ian also revealed the move has led …
Plymouth news site The Beagle launches in naval city - Journalism …
1 day ago · A new hyperlocal news service inspired by its patch’s naval traditions has gone live. The Beagle is a Substack-based newsletter-led news service for Plymouth, taking its name from HMS Beagle which set sail from the city on a voage of discovery in the 19th century.. The site is based on Plymouth Hoe and will focus on news for the nearby Hoe and waterside communities.
Journalism news from HoldtheFrontPage
5 days ago · Journalist’s mental health declined after rescue dog was put down, inquest hears. Ex-regional daily writer was found dead on train tracks. Last updated on 06 November 2024.
Front Page News from HoldtheFrontPage
Oct 29, 2024 · As its name suggests, HoldtheFrontPage is in part a showcase for some of the great front pages which are regularly published in local and regional newspapers. Many of them will be in response to a big news event on their patch while others will mark a special anniversary, or a redesign. This page includes all front pages and supplement covers ...
About HoldtheFrontPage
6 days ago · HoldtheFrontPage is based in Derbyshire, UK, and managed by a three-person team led by Publisher Paul Linford, left, together with journalist David Sharman and sales executive Gary Mogridge. All three have extensive experience in the regional press industry. Paul has worked in regional journalism and related sectors for more than 35 years ...
Ex-news ed: Is it enough to say ‘approached for comment?’
Feb 6, 2024 · Bob Haywood, pictured, says he is concerned about reporters using “perfunctory” emails to obtain balancing comments on stories, arguing that “even rogues deserve right of reply.”. Bob, a former news editor of the Sunday Mercury in Birmingham, worked in journalism for 40 years and was twice named BT Midland Journalist of the Year.
Editors give tips on how to land dream job - HoldtheFrontPage
Feb 12, 2024 · NCTJ holds first student council since pandemic. Editors gave their tips on how to land the dream job as would-be journalists took part in the NCTJ’s first in-person student council since the Covid pandemic.
Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar's Hold The Front Page to air on …
Jan 3, 2023 · A new series in which two comedians tour a regional publisher’s newsrooms is set to air tomorrow. Hold The Front Page, which sees Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe undertake work experience at six National World offices, will be broadcast on Sky Max.. Newsrooms to feature in the programme include The Scotsman, Yorkshire Post, West Sussex Gazette, Blackpool Gazette, Northamptonshire Telegraph ...