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First News, an
inspiring, educational and educational
weekly national newspaper and website for
children, was launched in May 2006. The
publishers. Newsbridge , the publisher,
aimed to create a publication to project
children’s views and opinions. Children’s
charities would benefit from the proceeds.
The Newsbridge management team comprises
newspaper editor Piers Morgan and Nicky Cox,
former editorial director of BBC Children's
Magazines with a steering role from
investors Steve and Sarah Jane Thomson.
The launch of First News was held in
Downing Street supported by famous guests
such as The Right Honourable Gordon Brown,
Prince Harry, Sir Richard Branson (who is a
First News contributor) and David
Beckham.
First News presents the important
stories in an easy and understandable way,
designed to stimulate inquisitive children’s
minds, the same children that will grow up
to become influential citizens. Feedback
from the children as well as their schools
has been overwhelming and getting children
into the habit of reading at an early age
and developing their awareness of the world
will stand them in good stead all of their
lives.
In September 2006, First News won the
Save the Children charity’s “Outstanding
Contribution to Children” award presented by
the Princess Royal. |
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