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Start-up newspaper publisher Extra Newspapers has celebrated the launch of its first hyper-local newspapers.

Today (29 March) is the last press day for Economist production director Sharon Simpson, who retires on 31 March after a 20-year career at the publisher.

Start-up newspaper publisher Extra Newspapers has announced the locations of its first three hyper-local newspapers.

Telegraph Media Group (TMG) has reported a 7.5% dip in its year-on-year pre-tax profits despite a small rise in turnover.

New publishing company Green World Media is to launch its first title at the end of next month.

The <strong>Metro</strong> newspaper will break new ground for this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games by publishing weekend editions.

Publisher Archant has reported an increase in profit, despite seeing a dip in turnover in the second half of 2011.

Newspaper printer West Ferry Printers has appointed Palm Recycling as the preferred supplier of recycling solutions to its new Luton print site.

James Murdoch has stepped down as executive chairman of News International, leaving News Corporation's UK subsidiary as the only one in the world not to report directly to a Murdoch.

News International has confirmed that The Sun on Sunday will launch this weekend.