Blackbriar 8,569 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) A couple of print newspapers have closed recently and circulation figures have been falling for years now. "New Day" launched recently, but circulation is below target, and it's already struggling. And yet, we have saturation news coverage - rolling news channels, websites and online editions ensure that the most mundane issues are dissected and examined in detail. So........ Do you still read a printed newspaper ? Do you prefer 'serious' journalism, or are you a tabloid reader ? Have you switched to online editions or do you get your news some other way ? Does news print even have a future ? Edited March 31, 2016 by Blackbriar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,846 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I still read papers daily,nothing quite like the tangible feel or texture as you turn a page,far better than swiping a screen or scrolling pages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 i only read a paper if it is on the counter in the pub... even then im usually only interested in the horseracing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 There's nothing like turning a newspaper to the crossword page, telling the wife you "might be some time" and taking it to the bog with you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,832 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 One of those civilised first world traditions that would be a shame to see fall into history. But I'm as guilty as everyone else of bringing about this change. 99% of the news I read is on the net. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,842 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 There's nothing like turning a newspaper to the crossword page, telling the wife you "might be some time" and taking it to the bog with you. Telegraph for that but seldom buy a paper any more. Like the Suns football coverage if there's one in the pub. Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,846 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I think tabloids death-knell was page 3 ladies covering up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I still read papers daily,nothing quite like the tangible feel or texture as you turn a page,far better than swiping a screen or scrolling pages. I only buy The Times occasionally now, but I feel the same way about books...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,846 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I still read papers daily,nothing quite like the tangible feel or texture as you turn a page,far better than swiping a screen or scrolling pages. I only buy The Times occasionally now, but I feel the same way about books...... Yup,i remember when the kindle came out,it was expected to replace books but since its launch the sale of kindles has nosedived,nothing beats the sound of a real page turning or the smell of new or old books,even foxing marks on old pages add character.And theres something aboutbthe weight of a good book. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I can't be doing with tabloids generally, but when I lived in London, I use to read "Today"......... Eddie Shah, and all that ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 There's nothing like turning a newspaper to the crossword page, telling the wife you "might be some time" and taking it to the bog with you. Telegraph for that but seldom buy a paper any more. Like the Suns football coverage if there's one in the pub. Cheers, D. Yep Telegraph Monday-Saturday and Times on Sunday (sometimes.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,842 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 There's nothing like turning a newspaper to the crossword page, telling the wife you "might be some time" and taking it to the bog with you. Used to get Telegraph and Sun every day in my previous life, now only occasionally buy either. Cheers, D. Telegraph for that but seldom buy a paper any more. Like the Suns football coverage if there's one in the pub. Cheers, D. Yep Telegraph Monday-Saturday and Times on Sunday (sometimes.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,770 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Only when I'm in the chinky or local fee paper if I get one down feed place,not bought a tabloid in years,my dad told me last week he's stoped buying from mon -fri as he can get news on his tablet,he used to get the sun plus local echo,now he just buys sun on Saturday for tv listings,lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacknife 2,005 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Get the Sun and Evening Chronicle most days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 20,964 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I generally hear snippets of news on the radio at work that interest me then look the story's up online when I get home. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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