Tony Hancock's sidekick Hugh Lloyd has died

He was 85. Find out more and leave a tribute or memory here: http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/tribute/lloyd/2855105  

Pay tribute to heart surgery pioneer Dr Michael DeBakey

Heart surgeon Michael Ellis DeBakey, died on July 11, 2008. During his career, he operated on more than 50,000 patients. Pay tribute at lastingtribute.co.uk: http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/tribute/debakey/2854265

'McCanns are the real soap' - journalism and Madeleine McCann

The media world and the world's media are still enthralled by another soap - Kate and Gerry McCann and the saga of their missing daughter Madeleine. There are only three facts in this story. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/news/080218mccann.shtml

Second Life launch for 'Tribute Island' to remember the dead

http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/news/2007/11nov/071115world.shtml The project is all about people who have inspired us, entertained us, selflessly protected us, and who have filled our lives with sound and...

Toilet crab attack fear revealed by Richmond & Twickenham Times

The line "reminding people to keep toilet lids closed in case they climb up the U-bend" made us sit up and take note. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/funny/2007/07july/070725crab.shtml

Local newspaper reporter found dead

A journalist has been found dead at home. Deputy sports editor Rajbir Johal, (34), was found by his wife Harjit after she returned from a weekend away. Police were called to their London home on Monday, at around 4.50pm, and have confirmed the death as...

Kent media company appointed official Tour de France partner

The Kent Messenger Group has been appointed official media partner of the first stage of Le Tour de France, which comes to the county this summer. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/news/2007/04apr/070403kmg.shtml  

Why we kept Iran prisoners' names secret - editor

The South Wales Evening Post kept the names of two local servicemen held captive in Iran secret after speaking to their families and the Ministry of Defence - only publishing the details once they had appeared in the national press....

Herald newsroom becomes focus for news on Iran crisis

Broadcast and international media have focused on the Plymouth Herald newsroom during the past week, as the plight of the crew of HMS Cornwall intensifies. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/news/2007/04apr/070403iran.shtml  

Newspaper's deputy editor dies, aged 44

Teesdale Mercury deputy editor Naomi Bunting has died after a short illness. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/news/2007/03mar/070315bunt.shtml

Online support helps convicted police officer to keep his job

A groundswell of public opinion after the conviction of a policeman for assault has resulted in him keeping his job. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/news/2007/03mar/070315police.shtml

Animated talking head delivers latest news

A computer-generated animated presenter is delivering news to the people of Norfolk with the launch of the Eastern Daily Press’s "Brian".  http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/news/2007/03mar/070315brian.shtml

How to get journalism work experience

Slave labour? A pain in the neck? Our guide on how to get a journalism work placement. We all know how work experience is generally seen as a must for people wanting to get into journalism more than ever before. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/day/howtodoit/workex.shtml...

Journalist wins book deal after chance meeting with psychic medium

Weekly newspaper reporter Janet Lee will see her first book hit the shelves later this year following a chance meeting with a local medium. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/news/2007/03mar/070306med.shtml

Journalism students face retakes as shorthand exam papers are lost

A batch of NCTJ shorthand exam papers could be destroyed by the Royal Mail after going missing in the post. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/training/070306lost.shtml
 

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