News

13May
2015

Local Press Publishers Launch Newspaper Titles

Tindle Newspapers has announced the launch of four new titles for London - the Plumstead Mercury, Woolwich Mercury, Catford Mercury and Abbey Wood & Thamesmead Mercury - while Newsquest has announced the launch of the paid-for Wilmslow Guard...

06May
2015

Making a Difference Vote Goes Live on Monday

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 Wednesday, with t...

29Apr
2015

Sir Ray Tindle: Local Papers Will Live Forever

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 n...

29Apr
2015

Deborah Meaden Supports Making a Difference

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 he...

17Apr
2015

Alex Jones Backs Making a Difference

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 p...