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E&S Wolves Podcast live: Steve Bull and Andy Thompson to appear

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13th February 2019

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Wolves legends Steve Bull and Andy Thompson will be joining the boys for the next LIVE version of the E&S Wolves Podcast. 

Tim Spiers and Nathan Judah are taking the poddy back on the road for their latest live and uncut special, which takes place at The Pavilion club (formerly Goodyear Pavilion) on Stafford Road next month.

Bully and Thommo – as you’ve never seen them before – will join the lads on stage and get in the poddy spirit and its usual cutting edge banter, before taking questions from the crowd and sharing stories from their combined 1,012 appearances in gold and black.

The podcast will be bigger and better than before, starting at 7pm and finishing at 9.45pm.

Tickets are on sale for £10 – book now to avoid missing out.
Buy Wolves podcast LIVE tickets here

Wolves Podcast LIVE Itinerary
6.15pm – Doors open (full bar available)

7pm – Wolves podcast live – Part 1

8.15pm – Interval

8.45pm – Wolves podcast live – Part 2

9.45pm-11pm – Have a post-poddy drink and a chat with the lads

Don’t delay, book your tickets now (which include free parking) to avoid disappointment.

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‘Thorough’ review values quality journalism – MNA editor-in-chief

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13th February 2019

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A wide-ranging review of the future sustainability of quality journalism has been welcomed by the news industry.

The News Media Association, representing national, regional and local news organisations, said it wanted to work with ministers to take forward the recommendations of the Cairncross Review as a “matter of urgency”.

“This is a thoughtful report which recognises the critical role of written journalism to democracy and sets out a series of detailed recommendations, many of which respond directly to the proposals put forward by the NMA and our members,” the association said in a statement.

“These include a Competition and Markets Authority market study into the ‘complex and opaque’ online advertising market, new measures aimed at constraining the behaviour of the online platforms, an examination of the BBC’s impact on commercial publishers, funding support for local news publishers, and tax reliefs such as extending VAT zero rating for online news publications.”

The Society of Editors (SoE) welcomed the review’s support for the reporting of local democracy – including the expansion of the BBC local news partnerships – but executive director Ian Murray said it was essential the press remained free from political interference.

Martin Wright, editor-in-chief of the Midland News Association, which publishes the Express & Star and Shropshire Star, said: “This is a thorough report on the newspaper industry and I welcome the fact that it recognises the importance of high quality local journalism to democracy.

“We are keen to see how the government plans to take forward the recommendations contained within the report and to understand how these will support sustainable local journalism in future.”
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Popular Shropshire Star newsagent scoops national retail prize

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13th February 2019

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One of the MNA’s partner newsagents from a small Mid Wales community has scooped a national award for making a positive contribution to local life.

Woosnam & Davies, which serves a population of 2,900 people in Llanidloes, won the community champion award at the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) centenary ceremony on Tuesday Night.

Trudy Davies collected her prize from esteemed newscaster Sir Trevor McDonald, who hosted the awards at a London hotel to mark the NFRN passing the 100 year mark.

In their citation, the NFRN said Trudy was “a legend in the Llanidloes community”.

Trudy, who had travelled down with family to attend, posted her reaction on Twitter. “Well I never expected that. Fab night,” she said.

She was joined on stage by her mum Barbara as she collected her award from Neil Jagger of sponsor Reach.

MNA newspaper sales manager Andy Maxwell was among a company group who attended the event along with head of circulation Rob Kelly.

Andy said: “We were delighted to see one of our longstanding newsagents honoured at such a prestigious national event.

“Woosnam & Davies have been an agent for us for many years, selling the Shropshire Star and Mid Wales Journal.

“The staff there are always enthusiastic about stocking our titles. As it was the centenary of the federation, they were fitting winners for the award.”

In total 12 awards were presented to those who had made an exceptional contribution to independent retailing.

Founded in 1919, the NFRN is one of Europe’s largest retail trade associations with over 15,000 independent retailers in membership across the UK and Ireland.

The NFRN says its aim is “to help the independent retailer compete more effectively in today’s highly competitive market by providing practical help and assistance, commercial support, deals and buying opportunities, training, expertise and services”.

The NFRN also actively represents its members’ interests at governmental and parliamentary level and within the news and magazine industry.

Membership includes newsagents, convenience stores, post offices, confectioners, florists and petrol forecourts.

For more information visit the NFRN website. Photo from NFRN awards website
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