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·Aug 20

Editor speaks of contempt for hospital bosses in wake of Lucy Letby trial

A website editor has told readers how he holds almost as much contempt for hospital bosses as he does for baby killing nurse Lucy Letby. The Cheshire nurse was found guilty on Friday of murdering seven babies on a neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital, and of trying…

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Editor speaks of contempt for hospital bosses in wake of Lucy Letby trial
Editor speaks of contempt for hospital bosses in wake of Lucy Letby trial
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·Aug 20

Local papers mark the passing — and the impact — of Sir Michael Parkinson

Local newspapers where chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson began his career remembered the star after news of his death was announced. The Barnsley Chronicle described Sir Michael as the Cudworth-born chat show king in a front-page wipe out. He also began his career on the Chronicle, the paper told…

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Local papers mark the passing — and the impact — of Sir Michael Parkinson
Local papers mark the passing — and the impact — of Sir Michael Parkinson
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·Jul 23

New football club owners turn to YEP to speak to fans

The new owners of Leeds United Football Club turned to the Yorkshire Evening Post to set out their plans to fans. In an open letter to fans, published via the Leeds daily on Wednesday, new chairman Paraag Marathe said he expected to see significant transfer activity over the summer. The…

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New Leeds United owners turn to YEP to speak to fans
New Leeds United owners turn to YEP to speak to fans
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·Jul 22

The local news investigation which inspired a new life-saving law — in less than 12 months

A newsroom’s campaign for better social housing regulations has been passed into law. The Manchester Evening News launched its Awaab’s Law campaign after revealing how toddler Awaab died following prolonged exposure to mould a social housing-owned flat in Rochdale in December 2020. Awaab’s parents had been repeatedly ignored by the…

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The local news investigation which inspired a new life-saving law — in less than 12 months
The local news investigation which inspired a new life-saving law — in less than 12 months
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·Jul 22

North West newsrooms launch foodbank money-raising drive

Newsrooms across the North West of England have launched campaigns to raise money for foodbanks over the summer. The Bolton News, Lancashire Telegraph, Wirral Globe, Oldham Times, Warrington Guardian and St Helens Star are among the Newsquest titles to have launched the No Hungry Kids This Summer campaign. Each aims…

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North West newsrooms launch foodbank money-raising drive
North West newsrooms launch foodbank money-raising drive
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·Jul 20

Democracy reporter’s FOI reveals serious concerns over asylum seeker barge plan

A local democracy reporter’s freedom of information investigation revealed the Home Office failed to inform a local authority of plans to house a barge for asylum seekers in its area. Ruby Gregory, who covers East London councils including Newham, also discovered the long list of concerns the council had about…

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Democracy reporter’s FOI reveals serious concerns over asylum seeker barge plan
Democracy reporter’s FOI reveals serious concerns over asylum seeker barge plan
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·Jul 17

“If the BBC doesn’t think again, it will force local newspapers to close”

Newspapers and websites around the country united to warn of the threat posed to local news by the BBC’s plans to ramp up its online coverage. Editors of titles which are members of the News Media Association cleared space in print and online to tell readers that the BBC’s controversial…

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“If the BBC doesn’t think again, it will force local newspapers to close”
“If the BBC doesn’t think again, it will force local newspapers to close”
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·Jul 17

Tributes paid following death of weekly newspaper editor

Tributes have been paid to former Wellington Weekly News editor Chris Alder after he died on June 7, 2023, at 71 years of age. Chris was born in Winchester and later moved with his family to New Maldon in 1959 — where his life revolved around Scouts and St James’…

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Tributes paid following death of weekly newspaper editor
Tributes paid following death of weekly newspaper editor
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·Jul 17

TT newsletter proves a hit with race fans on Isle of Man

A daily email newsletter on the Isle of Man TT from the local Tindle editorial team proved a hit with fans of the world famous annual motorcycle racing festival. Held every June, the TT sees competitors from all over the world race against the clock on public roads over a…

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TT newsletter proves a hit with race fans on Isle of Man
TT newsletter proves a hit with race fans on Isle of Man
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·Jul 15

Local journalists shortlisted at first newsletter awards

While sending news to readers via email is hardly new, there’s no doubt that the newsletter has only really become a focus of many newsrooms in the last two or three years. Whether to support subscriptions or help publishers build more reliable sources of audience as Facebook and other referrers…

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Local journalists shortlisted at first newsletter awards
Local journalists shortlisted at first newsletter awards
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