Paul Linford

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Publisher of journalism website https://t.co/T9Mtcf0fdO and former Westminster political hack. Rejoiner and Centrist Dad. All views my own.

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The National editor hits out at David Lammy 'clickbait' claims

1 week ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | Paul Linford

A daily newspaper editor has hit back at claims by foreign secretary David Lammy that a story it published about arms sales to Israel was “clickbait.”The National first reported earlier this month that in the last quarter of 2024, the Labour Government licensed more exports of military equipment to Israel than the Tories did for all of 2020-2023 combined.
MEN maintains lead in monthly online traffic charts

1 week ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | Paul Linford

The Manchester Evening News has retained its position as the UK’s leading regional online newsbrand after topping the monthly chart for both audience and page views. According to the latest IPSOS figures, the flagship Reach title posted a 16.9pc increase in monthly unique users in April 2025 compared to the same month in 2024 with its audience now standing at 9.4m. The MEN also generated 49.8m page views during the same period, a small decrease of 2.5pc on the figure for April 2024.
New environmental categories introduced for Media Freedom Awards

1 week ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | Paul Linford

Two new categories have been introduced into this year’s Media Freedom Awards with the aim of highlighting excellence in environmental journalism. Entries open for the annual Society of Editors-run contest on 9 June, with 23 categories up for grabs. They include two Ecotricity Impact Awards for Environmental Journalism, one covering national titles and the other regional newsbrands.
Sussex Life marks diamond anniversary with prize giveaway

1 week ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | Paul Linford

A county-wide magazine is celebrating its 60th birthday this month with a souvenir issue and a 60-prize giveaway. Sussex Life was originally launched in May 1965 priced two shillings and sixpence – the equivalent of 13p today – and featured articles on why Chichester Cathedral was collapsing and an infestation of death watch beetle in East Grinstead.
South London Press closes after 160 years with loss of six jobs

1 week ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | Paul Linford

An iconic London weekly newspaper title has abruptly shut down after 160 years of covering the capital. The South London Press has ceased publication with the loss of six jobs, four of them editorial roles. The sudden closure comes just days after two of the biggest sports stories on its patch for years – Crystal Palace’s victory in the FA Cup Final and Charlton Athletic’s promotion to the EFL Championship.
Former editor publishes biography of Victorian cricketing giant

1 week ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | Paul Linford

A former newspaper editor has penned what is believed to be the first ever biography of a now-forgotten Victorian cricketing giant. Ted Peate became the first cricketer to make the Honours Board at Lord’s when his figures of 6-85 helped England beat Australia in 1884. He was also described by WG Grace as the “finest bowler he ever faced” – yet is now forgotten and lies in an unmarked grave at the side of the runway of Leeds-Bradford airport.
The Scotsman will have a new owner from next week

2 weeks ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Paul Linford

The takeover – which valued the group at £65million – will take effect on Tuesday 27 May after being given approval by the High Court in London yesterday. It will mean historic regional newsbrands such as The Yorkshire Post, The Scotsman and Portsmouth daily The News will have their fourth owner in the space of just over five years.
Crime reporter wins hat-trick of prizes at Scottish Press Awards

2 weeks ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | Paul Linford

A crime reporter is celebrating a hat-trick of prizes after the Scottish Press Awards were handed out at a ceremony in Glasgow. Bryan Rutherford, crime and investigations reporter for the Press and Journal, was named journalist of the year, regional journalist of the year and specialist journalist of the year at the 46th edition of the annual awards.
Basingstoke Gazette forces council to disclose food hygiene reports

2 weeks ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | Paul Linford

A weekly newspaper has successfully challenged a council’s refusal to release the outcomes of food hygiene inspections. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council had refused to disclose low-scoring food hygiene inspection reports, claiming they were exempt because they were being withheld as part of an investigation that could lead to enforcement action.
Political journalist Patrick O'Flynn dies aged 59

2 weeks ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | Paul Linford

A respected former political journalist who went on to become a member of the European Parliament has died aged 59. Patrick O’Flynn, pictured, first entered the parliamentary lobby as political editor of the Birmingham Post – then a daily morning title – in the 1990s. He went on to become political editor of the Daily Express before entering politics himself, serving as an MEP for his native East of England from 2014 until 2019.

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3 May 25

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Paul Linford @paulhtfp

27 Mar 25

I was very honoured to have been part of this event last night, particularly as HTFP celebrates its 25th anniversary year. More importantly, it's great to see the King highlighting the 'unique and vital' role of the regional media.

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"I have long believed that regional media, in all its forms, has a unique and vital role to play in society, perhaps even more so in these uncertain times." From Moray to Morecambe, Birmingham to Berkhamsted, regional media was celebrated at Buckingham Palace last night.