Trinity Mirror Midlands is to close eight newspapers following a review of its operations in Derby and Peterborough.
The decision to close the loss-making titles and withdraw from these markets will allow Trinity Mirror Midlands to refocus attention on the remaining portfolio of weekly newspapers. There are no plans to close any other publications.
The newspaper titles affected are: the Derby Trader, Ilkeston Trader, Ripley Trader, Belper Bugle, Peterborough Herald and Post, Stamford Herald and Post, Whittlesey Standard and Deepings Standard.
As a result, the offices in Derby and Peterborough will be closed with the proposed redundancy of advertising, editorial and distribution staff in these operations. Consultation has begun with those affected by the closures.
Steve Brown, regional managing director Trinity Mirror Midlands, said: "It is a very sad day when newspaper titles close and we looked hard at alternative measures to try and prevent this decision. However, the remaining titles in the Trinity Mirror Midlands marketplace remain strong and the management team is focused on continuing to grow audiences and products across the rest of the region."
