Bio

Background and Format: The North Devon Journal is a weekly newspaper including news, sports, events and advertising for North Devon. The principle towns covered by this paper are Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, South Molton and Torrington.It is published by Local World. Audience and readership: North Devon Journal is targeted at anyone interested in news, sports and events across the North Devon area. Deadline: Tuesday, 3pm Time of Publication: Thursday Circulation: Source: ABC Supplements and Sections: News Sport What's On Jobs Property Cars Directory Xmas Notices Buy & Sell Dating Gaming Journal 2 Distribution: It is distributed throughout Barnstaple, Braunton, Ilfracombe, South Molton, Bideford, Torrington, Holsworthy, Bude, Okehampton, Minehead, Lynton Lynmouth, Tiverton and Hatherleigh and surrounding areas. Ad rates: For general advertising enquires, please call +44 (0)1271 343 064 or email at advertising@northdevonjournal.co.uk. Other information: The publisher Local World is now owned by the former rival Trinity Mirror Plc. Awards: 2014 - Regional Press Awards, Weekly Newspaper (above 20,000) (nominated) 2010 - The EDF Energy South West Media Awards, Weekly Newspaper of the Year (nominee) 2008 - Circulation, Editorial and Promotions Awards 2008, Community Newspaper of the Year , Weekly paid-for newspapers (Bronze) Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Wednesday 19 December 2012 Local media business Local World has purchased the assets of former regional publishing groups Northcliffe Media and Iliffe News and Media. As a result, the new group now owns 16 daily newspapers, 36 paid-for weeklies, 40 free weeklies and 63 local websites. For full details of which publications have been acquired visit www.local-world.co.uk Gorkana Alert: Thursday 6 September 2012 The North Devon Journal has recently launched a brand new magazine style supplement. Journal2 is a new-look, 16-page pull-out leisure supplement containing a comprehensive three-day guide to the weekend. It also contains fashion and beauty, interiors, celebrity interviews and reviews. For further information, the news team can be reached on +44 (0)1271 343 064 and editorial@northdevonjournal.co.uk Gorkana Alert: Wednesday 15 February 2012 Andy Cooper, Editor-in-Chief for Northcliffe Media subsidiary Cornwall & Devon Media, will be leaving the company in April after 17 years. Andy, who has made a significant contribution to several publications including the West Briton, Cornish Guardian, North Devon Journal, The Cornishman and Cornwall Today and will be moving on in order to take up a new challenge. Until then Andy can be reached on +44 (0)1271 347 444 and andy.cooper@c-dm.co.uk Gorkana Alert: Wednesday 15 February 2012 Andy Cooper, the Editor in Chief for Northcliffe Media subsidiary Cornwall & Devon Media, will be leaving the company in April after 17 years. Andy, who has made a significant contribution to several publications including the West Briton, Cornish Guard