About this site
HoldtheFrontPage is a news website for and about journalists and journalism students everywhere with a particular focus on the UK regional media.
Originally launched in February 2000, it is managed by publisher Paul Linford with help from two freelancers - journalist David Sharman and sales executive Gary Mogridge. After many years on the Wordpress platform, the site migrated to Ghost during 2026.
Highlighting the vital work done by local press journalists has always been a key part of what we do, and each day on our site we carry examples of campaigns, charity efforts, press freedom battles and numerous other ways in which local and regional newspapers have made a difference to their communities.
As well as carrying all the latest live news updates about what is happening in the industry, our job listings are sure to reach a wide audience of UK journalists and PR professionals, with around 70,000 users visiting our site each month.
You can also keep up to date with the latest news and jobs on the site by signing up for our email newsletter or by following us on Twitter.
Our competitive advertising rates start from £175 per week + VAT with special deals available for first-time advertisers and block-bookings. Contact us at sales@htfp.co.uk to find out more.
Alternatively if you would like to speak to us about a story, please call 07788 389504 or email editor@htfp.co.uk.
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HoldtheFrontPage.co.uk Limited is independently-owned and is a member of the Independent Community News Network and the Independent Press Standards Organisation. As an IPSO member we subscribe to the Editor’s Code of Practice.
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HoldtheFrontPage.co.uk Limited
Bartle House,
Oxford Court,
Manchester M2 3WQ.
Registered in England and Wales with company number 03031677.
VAT No. 848 9351 77
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