News of the World closing down

[LazyGun]

James Murdoch says that this Sunday is the last edition of the News of the World. - Measured response to the crisis engulfing News International, or pulling up the drawbridge to protect the chosen ones, such as himself and Rebekah Brooks?

[ludwig]

I just read on the BBC website that this the UK's biggest selling newspaper. Christ on a bike, who buys this crap in the first place?

[ladybirder]

Someone said The Sun on Sunday title was registered by NI on 5th July??? He's trying to cover his backside so he gets the BSKYB deal he wants, that's what is most important to him.

[Answerprancer]

Good riddance to bad rubbish IMO.
Now if only the same fate could await the Daily Mail.

[heathfield]

A case of no News is good news?

[flump1]

Oi, Answerpranser, I buy ( not to take seriously ) The Daily Mail. Now occasionally they print the most beautiful pictures, ( wildlife and stuff ) . The puzzle section is second to none, and I can't do the cryptic crossword yet .However as for any news or up to date journalism I use the interweb ( A/B included ) but please let's not do away with my daily puzzle pages eh ??

[craft1948]

Same here flump...................I think the Guardian should go next (do they have crosswords?)

[Old_Geezer]

I've disliked the NotW ever since it campaigned to make children more vulnerable to paedophiles. But despite that, it is sad to see such a long standing paper go out of circulation. It's been around for ages.

[DrFilth]

Answerprancer a lot of people on here do the mail on sunday crossword you want to try it

[Answerprancer]

Gonorrhea has been 'around for ages' - would you be sad to see that eradicated ? ;-)

[Answerprancer]

I know what I want DrFilth and I wouldn't give them my money on principle !

[sherrardk]

According to Sky news thesunonsunday.co.uk was registered on July 5 by a company called Media Springs if it's of any interest to anyone.

[DrFilth]

thing is get one and get pennicilin get the other pulled out of the hat and get 1500 pounds

[jno]

ludwig, it is I believe the biggest-selling paper in English, anywhere. Lots of people buy it, though I couldn't tell you why as I am not one of them.

[LoftyLottie]

I can honestly say that I have never read or even thought about reading The News of the World, so can't comment on what it was like.

[DrFilth]

just been in the papershop near me and he asked what papers he should order more of , what are your views on this

[daftgrandad]

Oh no ! What am I going to hang on the hook in the outside loo now ?

Hi lottie,hope you,re well x

[LazyGun]

Whilst they continue to shield Rebekah Brooks, and whilst James Murdoch continues to claim that actually, all these recent hacking revelations were lead by the NotW I will be boycotting all News Corp products.

[jackthehat]

I don't buy the sun or NOTW, I don't have a SKY subscription........what else should I be avoiding to drive the point home to Murdoch that I find the actions of his 'flagship' newspaper utterly unforgivable?

[jno]

they were already planning a seven-day paper

http://www.guardian.c...rnational-rebekahwade

Looks like it will be going ahead, but this has given them the opportunity to sack surplus staff.