Britain’s biggest newspaper publishers come together to extend Deliver My Newspaper scheme as Government advice on Coronavirus crisis escalates. NMA chief executive David (pic) Newell says newspapers advise, inform and provide vital content. Full story pjnews.co.uk

JPIMedia furloughs 350 staff, imposes necessary pay reductions and directors pay cut by 20 per cent. David King’s letter to staff in full at pjnews.co.uk

Advertising ‘blocklist’ could cost newspaper publishers £50m lost revenue over next three months. Full story at pjnews.co.uk

The Evening Standard in London has suspended publication of ES Magazine, announced pay cuts and is to furlough some staff. CEO Mike Soutar’s letter to all staff is at pjnews.co.uk #newsmedia #newspaper #newspaperproduction #magazine #publishers #journalism #editors

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick praised the vital role of regional newspapers during the Downing Street Covid daily briefing this evening. In a briefing devoted to questions from regional media, he urged everyone to go out and buy a newspaper. Nice one Mr Jenrick.

On the very day 500 news media folk, suppliers and guests should have been celebrating the very best in news media print, digital and business excellence at newsawards 2020, it was good to see regional media asking the questions at the daily C19 briefing from Downing Street

Edward Iliffe and Peter and Rory Fowler save Stratford Herald - buying the historic weeklytitle out of administration. More at pjnews.co.uk

Edward Iliffe and Fowlers buy Lymington and New Milton Advertiser titles .. full story at pjnews.co.uk

dmg media acquires all three JPIMedia print plants - more detail at pjnews.co.uk

dmg media acquisition of JPI Media Print Holdings: David Crow, David Smith and print team transfer with the business. More at pjnews.co.uk #media #newspapers #newsmedia #publishing #print

DAVID CROW earned his first wage packet as a schoolboy with an early morning paper round. He is now MD print and logistics group services division at JPIMedia - the print division has just been bought by dmg media. Read his exclusive PJ column at pjnews.co.uk

Reach consults over closure of Westferry Luton and Birmingham print plants. 150 jobs at risk. Details at pjnews.co.uk

John Brewis to leave Reach Printing Services at year’s end. More at pjnews.co.uk

Celtic Media Print wins extended contract to print Racing Post. More at pjnews.co.uk

Today’s the day … newsawards 2021 .. good luck to all those on the shortlist…

Bovingdon in Herts’ first-ever Classic Vehicle Show as part of our Queen’s Jubilee Day of celebration on Thursday 2 June - just 30 spaces left out of 140 for more car bookings.. eventbrite.com/e/bovingdon-qu…