Northcliffe papers and people who made a difference in 2011

A 2011 review by a regional journalism website commends a number of Northcliffe titles and editorial staff.

The article on HoldTheFrontPage, entitled 'Review of 2011: Journalists who made a difference', looks back at impressive campaigning work and charity efforts undertaken during the year.

The following Northcliffe mentions are included:

• The Croydon Advertiser's hugely successful Lillian’s Law campaign.
• The Hull Daily Mail's bid to save hundreds of jobs at the BAE aviation manufacturing facility with its Battle for Brough campaign.
• The Western Morning News handing out grants of between £10,000 and £100,000 to small firms.
• The news team from the Hull Daily Mail taking on the Three Peaks challenge to raise £5,000 for Dove's House Hospice Love You To appeal.
• The South Wales Evening Post donating £5,000 to the Swansea Valley Miners Appeal Fund.
• The Hull Daily Mail court reporter Nicky Harley given a rare award by the city's top judge and a High Sheriff after she helped put a rapist behind bars.
   

Click here to read the full review on HoldTheFrontPage.