Newspaper news from 12 March 2009
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Paper 'sloppy' over Peaches Geldof article (The Independent)
The press watchdog said today the Daily Star newspaper was guilty of "sloppy journalism" over an article which claimed Peaches Geldof rec...
The press watchdog said today the Daily Star newspaper was guilty of "sloppy journalism" over an article which claimed Peaches Geldof rec...
No more car scuffs: The plastic that repairs itself in the sun within half an hour (Daily Mail)
Motorists may never have to worry about scratching their paintwork again. Scientists claim to have invented a 'self-healing' coating that repairs scuffs or blemishes.
Motorists may never have to worry about scratching their paintwork again. Scientists claim to have invented a 'self-healing' coating that repairs scuffs or blemishes.
Shortlist Media may launch women's title (Media Guardian)
Shortlist Media, publisher of free weekly men's title Shortlist, is considering a number of launch ideas, including a women's magazine.
Shortlist Media, publisher of free weekly men's title Shortlist, is considering a number of launch ideas, including a women's magazine.
Zoe Griffin resigns from Sunday Mirror (Media Guardian)
Sunday Mirror showbusiness columnist Zoe Griffin resigned this week from the tabloid newpaper.
Sunday Mirror showbusiness columnist Zoe Griffin resigned this week from the tabloid newpaper.
Forbes megarich list reveals few fortunes broken by the crisis (Daily Telegraph)
For the most part the megarich stay that way. The latest list of billionaires from Forbes magazine shows the market crash has caused many deep paper cuts but broken few fortunes.
For the most part the megarich stay that way. The latest list of billionaires from Forbes magazine shows the market crash has caused many deep paper cuts but broken few fortunes.
FT Group chairman's pay down by 14% (Media Guardian)
The Financial Times Group chairman and chief executive, Rona Fairhead, saw her take-home pay fall by 14% to just over £1m last year.
The Financial Times Group chairman and chief executive, Rona Fairhead, saw her take-home pay fall by 14% to just over £1m last year.
Alexander Lebedev considers floating Evening Standard in London (Daily Telegraph)
Alexander Lebedev the new majority owner of the Evening Standard is considering floating the newspaper on the stock exchange.
Alexander Lebedev the new majority owner of the Evening Standard is considering floating the newspaper on the stock exchange.
Evening Standard may be floated, Lebedev reveals during Gorbachev visit (Media Guardian)
Alexander Lebedev, the new Russian proprietor of The London Evening Standard, brought former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to the newspaper's office...
Alexander Lebedev, the new Russian proprietor of The London Evening Standard, brought former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to the newspaper's office...
Magazines blow to distributor Dawson (Media Guardian)
Dawson Holdings, the quoted distribution company, has lost a contract to deliver around 1,000 of the country's biggest magazine titles to newsagents and retailers.
Dawson Holdings, the quoted distribution company, has lost a contract to deliver around 1,000 of the country's biggest magazine titles to newsagents and retailers.
PCC: No front-page apology for 'sloppy' Daily Star story (Press Gazette)
The Press Complaints Commission has accused the Daily Star of 'sloppy journalism' but has stopped short of ordering a front-page correction to a story on Peaches Geldof.
The Press Complaints Commission has accused the Daily Star of 'sloppy journalism' but has stopped short of ordering a front-page correction to a story on Peaches Geldof.