The winner of the Making a Difference public vote for the best local newspaper campaign will be revealed at the Society of Editors Regional Press Awards tomorrow (Friday) after thousands of votes were cast. Voting closed last night after newspapers,...

Tindle Newspapers has announced the launch of four new titles for London - the Plumstead Mercury, Woolwich Mercury, Catford Mercury and Abbey Wood & Thamesmead Mercury. Karen Sheppard, managing director of the South London Press and joint managing director of...

The Making a Difference initiative public vote to find the best local newspaper campaign from the past year will launch on Monday (11 May). Voting will open on the Local Newspaper Week website at 9.30am and close at 5pm on...

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Sir Ray Tindle has spoken of the resilience of the local press industry and his strong belief that local newspapers “will live forever” despite the challenges posed by the economic downturn in recent years.   Announcing a new bonus scheme...

Television star Deborah Meaden has lent her support to Local Media Works’ Making a Difference campaign by highlighting the ability of local papers to “get things done” and improve life for people in communities. Lending her backing to the campaign,...

Alex Jones, co-host of BBC One’s flagship programme The One Show, has given her backing to this  year’s Making a Difference campaign which highlights the  power of campaigning local newspapers.   Local papers “provide a unique and vital public service....

Local World has launched an interactive election survey which tells readers which parties they are closest to. The web app invites readers to share their views on a range of issues, including tax, immigration, Europe, public spending and the party leaders. They...

Hollywood actor Michael Sheen has written an article for this year’s Local Newspaper Week highlighting the importance of campaigning local newspapers and the difference they can make for their communities. The Welsh actor and director, who is also a noted...