Many regional newspapers are struggling to keep their heads above water in the current deluge of problems hitting the industry. However the methods they are employing to stay afloat vary.
In the UK, the
Heartland Evening News has changed its name to the
Nuneaton News and
adopted a part-free strategy - the paper is paid for on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday but delivered free on Wednesdays. Publishing director of Staffordshire Newspapers
Richard Carey said: "As far as I am aware this is a unique venture and we see it is part of our ongoing service to our customers.