Sheerness Times Guardian Explained

Sheerness Times Guardian
Type:Weekly newspaper
Format:Tabloid
Foundation:1858
Owners:KM Group
Editor:Matt Ramsden
Language:English
Circulation:1,881
Circulation Date:2022
Circulation Ref:[1]
Headquarters:Sheerness
Website:http://www.kentonline.co.uk/times_guardian/news.aspx

The Sheerness Times Guardian is a weekly newspaper serving the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. It is owned by the KM Group and is published on Wednesdays.

History

The Sheerness Times Guardian, in its current form, was formed in September 1939 by the merger of the Sheerness Guardian and the Sheerness Times. The former paper had launched in 1858, the latter in 1868r.[2]

It was bought by the KM Group in 1987.[3]

Along with the rest of the KM-owned papers, the Times Guardian was given a design overhaul in May 2005.[4]

The paper launched a special ale in 2008 to celebrate its 150th birthday. Named "STG150", it was launched by 3 local soldiers, with profits going to local charities in the Sheppey area.[5] During the course of the year, the paper also featured a special anniversary logo designed by local schoolchildren.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sheerness Times Guardian . . 21 February 2023 . 10 May 2023.
  2. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/times_guardian/about_the_team.aspx About the Team
  3. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/km_group/km_group/history/over_150_years_of_history.aspx KM Group - Over 150 years of history
  4. http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=30391 New KM is aimed at busy readers
  5. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2008/news/new-birthday-brew-celebrates-newspaper-s-special-anniversary/ New birthday brew celebrates newspaper's special anniversary
  6. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2007/news/times-guardian-prepares-for-150th-anniversary-celebration/ Times Guardian prepares for 150th anniversary celebration