As my first year reviewing regional newspapers comes to a close, I feel almost guilty at the thrill, the frowns, the freedom and the full appreciation of our beloved industry that this blog has given me.
Yes, it's been hard work. Despite my travelling salesmen-type pal who's sent me the odd stray papers from near and far, I've personally endured gridlocked motorways, grimy train stations, grinding bus journeys and gruelling yomps to bring you a truly nationwide and contemporaneous view of the local press.
