About Us
First News is published by Newsbridge, a dynamic, independently financed publishing house established in January 2006. Among its aims, it aspires to raise the profile of children's views and opinions in society.
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.
First News launched in May 2006 with a VIP party at Downing Street and support from many high profile figures including Prince Harry, Sir Richard Branson, Prime Minister Gordon Brown and David Beckham.
Response to the newspaper from children themselves, as well as schools, has been overwhelming and First News firmly believe that getting children into the habit of reading and learning about the world around them from an early age, encourages awareness that will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives.
First News has also won Save The Children's ‘Outstanding Contribution to Children’ Award which is given to those who have made a significant contribution to the work undertaken by Save the Children and have inspired others to make an impact for children. First News was chosen because it is a passionate communicator to children on children's issues around the world.
Readership Survey Results
Survey conducted by Opinion Matters, January 2011
Teachers (595 responses)
- Vote First News 4.6 out of 5
- 99% of teachers would recommend First News
- 87% agree it helps to improve literacy
- 87% say it helps to get boys reading
- 97% agree First News creates interest in current affairs among young people
- 87% say First News gets children into the habit of reading physical newspapers
Children (1,468 responses)
- Vote First News 4.5 out of 5
- Spend 1.4 hours reading First News every week
- 69% agree First News helps them to understand more about important issues.
- 97% would recommend First News to their friends
First News ABC circulation, Jan-Dec 2010: 45,281 (14.8% YOY increase)
*First News Readership survey, Opinion Matters, 2011
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