News of the World
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| Name | News of the World |
| Type | Tabloid |
| Format | Broadsheet (1843-1984), Tabloid (1984-2011) |
| Owner | News International |
| Founder | John Browne Bell |
| Editor | Colin Myler |
| Political | Conservative Party (UK) |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Wapping |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Circulation | 2,606,397 (2011) |
| Sister publications | The Sun, The Times |
News of the World was a British tabloid newspaper that was published from 1843 to 2011, owned by News International, a subsidiary of News Corporation, founded by Rupert Murdoch. The newspaper was known for its sensational and often provocative reporting style, which was influenced by its editors, including Piers Morgan and Andy Coulson, who later became the Director of Communications for the Conservative Party (UK) led by David Cameron. The newspaper's headquarters were located in Wapping, and it was a sister publication of The Sun and The Times, also owned by News International. The newspaper's circulation peaked in the 1950s, with over 8 million copies sold, making it one of the most widely read newspapers in the United Kingdom, alongside The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian.
● History
The history of the newspaper dates back to 1843, when it was founded by John Browne Bell, a British journalist and entrepreneur, who also founded the Edinburgh Evening Courant. The newspaper was initially published as a broadsheet, but it switched to a tabloid format in 1984, under the editorship of David Montgomery, who later became the chief executive of Mecom Group. During its early years, the newspaper was known for its coverage of Crimean War and the Boer Wars, and it was a popular source of news for the British public, alongside The Daily Mail and The Daily Express. The newspaper's ownership changed hands several times, with Robert Maxwell acquiring it in 1969, before it was sold to Rupert Murdoch's News International in 1969, which also owned The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post.
● Content and Style
The content and style of the newspaper were known for being sensational and provocative, with a focus on Celebrity culture, Crime, and Politics. The newspaper was particularly known for its use of Paparazzi photography, which was pioneered by photographers such as Bryan Whelan and Jason Fraser, who worked for the newspaper. The newspaper's style was influenced by its editors, including Piers Morgan and Andy Coulson, who were known for their aggressive and confrontational approach to journalism, which was also practiced by other newspapers, such as The Daily Mirror and The Sunday People. The newspaper's content was often criticized for being intrusive and exploitative, particularly in its coverage of Royal Family and other public figures, such as Princess Diana and Elton John.
● Controversies and Criticisms
The newspaper was involved in several controversies and criticisms throughout its history, including the Phone hacking scandal, which led to the resignation of Andy Coulson as the editor of the newspaper in 2007, and the subsequent conviction of several journalists, including Clive Goodman and Glenn Mulcaire. The newspaper was also criticized for its coverage of Immigration and Racism, which was often accused of being inflammatory and divisive, and for its treatment of Celebrities, such as Sienna Miller and Hugh Grant, who were subjected to intense media scrutiny. The newspaper's critics included The Guardian and The Independent, which accused it of practicing Tabloid journalism and prioritizing Sensationalism over factual reporting, a criticism also leveled at other newspapers, such as The Daily Star and The Sunday Sport.
● Closure and Legacy
The newspaper was closed in 2011, following the Phone hacking scandal, which led to a public outcry and a decline in advertising revenue, and the subsequent decision by Rupert Murdoch to shut down the newspaper. The closure of the newspaper was seen as a significant event in the history of British journalism, and it marked the end of an era for the Tabloid press, which had been a major force in shaping public opinion and influencing Politics in the United Kingdom, alongside other newspapers, such as The Daily Telegraph and The Financial Times. The legacy of the newspaper continues to be felt, with many of its former journalists and editors going on to work for other newspapers, such as The Sun and The Daily Mail, and its influence can still be seen in the Media landscape of the United Kingdom, with newspapers such as The Times and The Sunday Times continuing to shape public opinion.
● Notable Editors and Journalists
The newspaper had several notable editors and journalists throughout its history, including Piers Morgan, Andy Coulson, and Colin Myler, who all played a significant role in shaping the newspaper's content and style, and who were all influenced by other notable journalists, such as Nicholas Davies and Paul McMullan. Other notable journalists who worked for the newspaper included Mazher Mahmood, who was known for his investigative reporting, and Sara Payne, who was a prominent campaigner for Victims' rights, and who worked with other organizations, such as The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and The Home Office. The newspaper's editors and journalists were often recognized for their work, with several winning awards, including the British Press Awards and the National Newspaper Awards, which are also awarded to journalists from other newspapers, such as The Guardian and The Independent.