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January 2022

Newspaper group Archant up for sale 18 months after private equity buyout
Exclusive: Publisher of dozens of local titles was sold to Rcapital in deal that promised ‘bright future’

Archant chief to step down and jobs to go at local newspaper group
Jeff Henry to leave as firm stops printing own titles after more than 170 years

Newsquest targets Archant as newspaper consolidation gathers pace
Owners have discussed takeover amid battle for advertising revenue with digital giants

The New European publisher puts up to 60 roles at risk in digital move
Newspaper and magazine owner Archant to create dozens of new web roles as it cuts back print operation

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The New European wins serial rights to Alastair Campbell's new book
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The New European on the 'brainwashing of Britain over immigration'
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'National newspaper for the north' closes after just five weeks
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The 24 newspaper couldn’t find an audience, which isn’t much of a surprise because titles founded solely on market research and a hunch rarely work
The New European to continue publishing after making profit
‘Pop-up’ pro-EU newspaper has beat its targets, selling more copies than short-lived national title the New Day
- Anti-Brexit paper the New European outsells the New Day and makes profit
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  Alastair Campbell calls for a second EU referendum
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  Archant launches pop-up paper to serve people who voted remain

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Facebook endorsements are good for news sites, but where's the money?
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Social media ‘currency’ is all very well, but it doesn’t fund journalism

Archant appoints Local World's Steve Anglesey in top digital role
Executive follows former colleague Matt Kelly to rival newspaper group

Archant boosts profits and pays first dividend since 2012
Local newspaper publisher, whose titles include the Eastern Daily Press and Ham & High, achieves 20% increase without cutting staff

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Archant promises newsagents £370,000 extra profit with price rises
Norwich-based regional publisher increases cover prices at 40 titles

Local World digital chief Matt Kelly joins rival Archant
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Don't make the BBC bail out the busted flush that is local TV
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Regional newspaper publishers are seeking digital skills - at last
Survey suggests employers are recruiting more journalists with online abilities