Newspapers
Guardian Weekly switches to compostable wrap
The Guardian will extend its use of compostable wrap to UK copies of Guardian Weekly, its international news magazine, starting with the next edition to be sent out to subscribers.
Liverpool Echo produces special editions for football fans in Madrid
The Liverpool Echo published three special editions for football fans that made the journey to Madrid for Saturday’s Champions League final.
Newbury Weekly News acquired by newspaper veterans
Newbury Weekly News has been acquired by Edward Iliffe, of the Iliffe newspaper dynasty, and publishing magnate Peter Fowler under a new joint venture.
Guardian breaks even after turnaround
Guardian News & Media’s decision to switch to tabloid format and outsource printing has helped the group achieve a small operating profit after years of huge losses.
Local newspapers springing back up in print
Local news is turning back to print to get closer to its readers, with national newspaper consumption seeing a slight increase last month.
PAMCo marks start of second year as sector currency
Print remains “resilient” in the fifth round of results from PAMCo, which mark the first opportunity for year-on-year comparisons on multi-platform readership.
Reach could re-shore Mirror magazines
News publisher Reach is reviewing the production of its supplements that are currently printed on the continent as part of its Brexit risk assessment, in a move that could see the printing of more...
The Guardian moves Weekend magazine printing to Walstead Bicester
The Guardian has moved the production of its Weekend magazine to Walstead Bicester.
Murdoch seeks to merge The Times and Sunday Times
Rupert Murdoch’s London-based newspapers The Times and Sunday Times have asked for government approval to share resources across both titles.
The Guardian opts for compostable wrap
The Guardian is switching from polywrap to compostable wrap for the supplements bag that goes out with its Saturday edition.
i newspaper to run articles from The Economist
The i newspaper will run selected pieces from The Economist every week going forwards, as part of a new deal agreed between the two news titles.
US newspapers hit by cyber attack
Several US newspapers were hit by major printing and delivery disruptions caused by a cyber attack over the weekend.