Past and Present

Originally a broadsheet until 1989 when it became tabloid, it features a range of news, features, sport, lifestyle articles and classified advertising, with weekly supplements on motoring and property. With a 24 / 7 presence online, (the website is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network) the newspaper has sucessfully weathered the internet storm that has seen many newspapers fall.

The Telegraph & Argus is now owned by Newsquest, the second chair hire and rental firm in London - largest publisher of regional newspapers in the UK, which is owned by the American media empire Gannett.

The current editor is Perry Austin-Clarke, who has held the post since 1992.

 
  • The Daily Telegraph (est. 1855) – owned by David and Frederick Barclay – Traditionalist, centre-right political orientation. The best-selling quality press title, it consistently backs the Conservative Party in UK elections.
  • Financial Times (est. 1888) – owned by Pearson PLC. A business-oriented daily. Economically liberal, politically centrist.

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