Newspaper body for expansion

Cork: The National Newspapers of Ireland (NNI) has announced an expansion of its membership to include the 36 local and regional newspapers owned by its member publishers.

NNI Local and Regional Newspapers has appointed Dan Linehan, chief executive TCH Regional Newspapers, as its first chairman.

“The objectives of NNI Local and Regional Newspapers will very much mirror those of NNI, promoting the unique qualities of local and regional newspapers and actively engaging with the legislators on the issues affecting local press,” said Mr Linehan.