Why the outrage when so many people continue to but this drivel? This is the best publicity the NOTW ever got.
Anyone know why in the UK, the media can release the names of people brought in for police questioning? I remember in the murders of those Ipswich community workers, a few men names were released and they werent even charged. Seems like a life could be destroyed by being linked incorrectly to these things.
Andy Gray and Richard Keys were hung out to dry for a lot less than this.
This seems all the funnier now. And Sky News are impartial of courseâŚ
Well at least a couple of good things could come out of this, the notw being taken of the shelves for good and Bertie Ahern loosing one of his many sources of income. 
didnt realise rebekah brooks was ross kemps ex wife. Didnt she beat the crap out of him a while back? Advertisers seem to be jumping ship, reckon brooksâ cards are marked now especially if sundays distribution drops
I think and hope thereâll be a pleasant surprise in sales this Sunday. This is getting a big reaction and even the NOTW wonât be happy with this publicity.
No idea, but Iâm not sure that there are legal restrictions here either. Sometimes you do here who is being questioned (particularly when a husband is alleged to kill his wife) but donât know when someone brought for questioning can be named.
The best thing about this is the NOTW normally whip up the whole moral outrage wonât somebody please think of the children stories.
It would be simply fantastic if this finished them.
Times saying that 5 journalists are expected to be arrested in next couple of days:
Newsnight reports that the Metropolitan Police has identified three or four officers who were paid up to tens of thousands of pounds to supply information to the News of the World.
Telegraph leading with story that the families of dead soldiers were hacked to.
Well bumped Larry. Added poignance now alright.
This will be a killer for them. The tabloid reading classes love their soldiers.
The most telling thing here is the non reaction of the tabloids, completely ignoring it, thereâs clearly an overall culture in british tabloid journalism that isnât just limited to the NOTW.
I think youâre being very optimisitc in saying that the NOTW would take a serious sales hit Rocko.
Final issue of the NOTW to be published this Sunday. Closing down after that.
Good move from Murdoch perhaps? Talk of it being a cash cow for News International put it doesnât compare to potential revenue streams they will get if they take over full control of BSky B. Option is also there for them to set up a new Sunday Newspaper a few months down the line of course.
News International chairman James Murdoch announced today that this Sundayâs issue of the News of the World will be the last edition of the paper.
This is how he announced the news to staff.
âI have important things to say about the News of the World and the steps we are taking to address the very serious problems that have occurred.
âIt is only right that you as colleagues at News International are first to hear what I have to say and that you hear it directly from me. So thank you very much for coming here and listening.
âYou do not need to be told that The News of the World is 168 years old. That it is read by more people than any other English language newspaper. That it has enjoyed support from Britainâs largest advertisers. And that it has a proud history of fighting crime, exposing wrong-doing and regularly setting the news agenda for the nation.
âWhen I tell people why I am proud to be part of News Corporation, I say that our commitment to journalism and a free press is one of the things that sets us apart. Your work is a credit to this.
âThe good things the News of the World does, however, have been sullied by behaviour that was wrong. Indeed, if recent allegations are true, it was inhuman and has no place in our company.
âThe News of the World is in the business of holding others to account. But it failed when it came to itself.
âIn 2006, the police focused their investigations on two men. Both went to jail. But the News of the World and News International failed to get to the bottom of repeated wrongdoing that occurred without conscience or legitimate purpose.
âWrongdoers turned a good newsroom bad and this was not fully understood or adequately pursued.
âAs a result, the News of the World and News International wrongly maintained that these issues were confined to one reporter.
âWe now have voluntarily given evidence to the police that I believe will prove that this was untrue and those who acted wrongly will have to face the consequences.
âThis was not the only fault.
âThe paper made statements to Parliament without being in the full possession of the facts. This was wrong.
âThe company paid out-of-court settlements approved by me. I now know that I did not have a complete picture when I did so. This was wrong and is a matter of serious regret.
âCurrently, there are two major and ongoing police investigations. We are co-operating fully and actively with both. You know that it was News International who voluntarily brought evidence that led to opening Operation Weeting and Operation Elveden. This full cooperation will continue until the Policeâs work is done.
âWe have also admitted liability in civil cases. Already, we have settled a number of prominent cases and set up a compensation scheme, with cases to be adjudicated by former High Court judge Sir Charles Gray. Apologising and making amends is the right thing to do.
âInside the company, we set up a Management and Standards Committee that is working on these issues and that has hired Olswang to examine past failings and recommend systems and practices that over time should become standards for the industry. We have committed to publishing Olswangâs terms of reference and eventual recommendations in a way that is open and transparent.
âWe have welcomed broad public inquiries into press standards and police practices and will cooperate with them fully.
âSo, just as I acknowledge we have made mistakes, I hope you and everyone inside and outside the company will acknowledge that we are doing our utmost to fix them, atone for them, and make sure they never happen again.
âHaving consulted senior colleagues, I have decided that we must take further decisive action with respect to the paper.
âThis Sunday will be the last issue of the News of the World.
âColin Myler will edit the final edition of the paper.
âIn addition, I have decided that all of the News of the Worldâs revenue this weekend will go to good causes.
âWhile we may never be able to make up for distress that has been caused, the right thing to do is for every penny of the circulation revenue we receive this weekend to go to organisations â many of whom are long-term friends and partners - that improve life in Britain and are devoted to treating others with dignity.
âWe will run no commercial advertisements this weekend. Any advertising space in this last edition will be donated to causes and charities that wish to expose their good works to our millions of readers.
âThese are strong measures. They are made humbly and out of respect. I am convinced they are the right thing to do.
âMany of you, if not the vast majority of you, are either new to the Company or have had no connection to the News of the World during the years when egregious behaviour occurred.
âI can understand how unfair these decisions may feel. Particularly, for colleagues who will leave the company. Of course, we will communicate next steps in detail and begin appropriate consultations.
âYou may see these changes as a price loyal staff at the News of the World are paying for the transgressions of others. So please hear me when I say that your good work is a credit to journalism. I do not want the legitimacy of what you do to be compromised by acts of others.
"I want all journalism at News International to be beyond reproach. I insist that this organisation lives up to the standard of behaviour we expect of others. And, finally, I want you all to know that it is critical that the integrity of every journalist who has played fairly is restored.
âThank you for listening.â
Did they have high staff turnover or was there a mass clearout in the last few years?
The Sunday World must be having a right laugh at Paul Williams now.
However, youâd have to feel for the genuine people employed by the Irish arm who will be without work now.
I await Fitzyâs humble apology.
Vindication for John Higgins, the greatest snooker player ever. 
Was about to post something similar. Sickening how people rushed to believe the proven liars. Theyâll feel ashamed now but I think apologies will be a long way off.
This will probably turn into a rebranding exercise anyway. Sun on Sunday seems to be the main rumour at the moment.