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Paul Linford

England

Publisher at HoldtheFrontPage

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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  • 3 days ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | Paul Linford

    A long-standing chief reporter has landed a new daily business editor role – taking on a new byline in the process. Beverly Rademacher, pictured, has spent just over 25 years at the Stourbridge News where she worked under her previous name, Bev Holder. Now Beverley is moving to a new role as business editor of the Express and Star, where she will be using her married name.

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

    Three hyperlocal journalists are among the ten longlisted entries for one of the most prestigious prizes in journalism. Private Eye has announced the list of contenders for the 2025 Paul Foot Award for Investigative and Campaigning Journalism, which aims to highlight stories exposing corruption, governmental errors and miscarriages of justice. Among those on the list are two Mill Media journalists, Abi Whistance of the Liverpool Post and Jack Dulhanty and the team from the Manchester Mill.

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

    A pioneering local news chief has set out his thoughts on the future of journalism, arguing that it needs to connect with audiences at an emotional level rather than relying on ‘fact-gathering.’ Joshi Herrmann, left, says purely factual reporting can result in a “bloodless” product that people “don’t want to pay for.” Joshi, who set up the Manchester Mill before expanding to five other cities, set out his thoughts on “how journalism can become loved (and sustainable) again” in a piece on...

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

    A former local news chief who also launched a monthly golfing magazine has sold the title to new owners. Danny Lockwood, publisher of The Press in Dewsbury until its closure during the Covid pandemic, launched Yorkshire Golfer magazine together with Mark Flanagan in 2008. Danny took sole ownership in 2013 but has now sold the title to Northumberland-based Offstone Publishing, which owns Northern Golfer magazine.

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

    Regional journalists and publishers have received a host of nominations for a set of national podcasting awards. The shortlists for the Publisher Podcast Awards have been unveiled with the ceremony to take place in London in June. Contenders include Nicola Adam, editor-in-chief (North) at National World, whose self-hosted literary podcast Booky is shortlisted for best cultural podcast, best entertainment podcast and best hobbies and special interest podcast.

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Paul Linford
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.

The Royal Family
The Royal Family @RoyalFamily

"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.

Paul Linford
Paul Linford @paulhtfp
14 Mar 25

Very odd #ThreeLions squad from Tuchel. Talented young players like Wharton, Branthwaite and Gibbs-White excluded in favour of has-beens and out-of-form players such as Walker, Henderson and Eze. Not so much a fresh start as a backward step.

Paul Linford
Paul Linford @paulhtfp
11 Feb 25

RT @journalism_news: On HTFP today: HoldtheFrontPage @journalism_news is 25 years old this month. Now help us get to 30! https://t.co/q4rr…