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Wed 09 Sep 2010Alpha criticised over papers' closure
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has strongly criticised the refusal of Alpha Newspapers Group to meet union officials over the decision to close three midlands publications with the loss of 25 jobs.
The Alpha groups, owned by former Ulster Unionist MP John Taylor now Lord Kilclooney, announced the decision to close the Roscommon Champion, the Longford News and the Athlone Voice yesterday.
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