British photographer Giles Duley injured in Afghanistan (Media Guardian)
Photographer undergoes multiple amputations after stepping on bomb while accompanying US soldiers on patrol...

Convince or persuade: is there really a difference? | Mind your language (Media Guardian)
There comes a time when you have to accept that some usages are dying or dead.

Richard Desmond's Channel 5 to air reality show set in lesbian bar (Media Guardian)
Broadcaster's chief taking 'hands on' role as it revamps schedule with updated branding, news refresh and launch of OK!

Ex-editor sued over web venture (Media Guardian)
Steve Sampson...

Phone hacker Glenn Mulcaire fined £1000 for drink-driving (Media Guardian)
The private investigator who unearthed mobile phone details for the News of the World represents himself as he pleads guilty...

Will regional newspapers still exist in 10 years time? (The Drum)
Earlier this week DMGT chief executive Martin Morgan told investors: "As far as local papers are concerned we've been quite clear that we are...

Spin-off boosts The Independent's circulation figures (New Statesman)
Combined figures for the Independent and i announced by Audit Bureau of Circulations today....

Eric Pickles imposes curbs on council PR spending (Media Guardian)
Communities secretary has banned councils from publishing their own newspapers more than four times a year...

Want to know the news? Never on a Sunday (Media Guardian)
I mentioned in my earlier posting...

The taming of Jade Goody | Libby Brooks (Media Guardian)
As a tragic heroine of our time, the late Big Brother star is the perfect subject for a play at Shakespeare's Globe theatre...