BBC news chief: problems facing local newspapers ‘not our fault’
James Harding responds to calls for BBC to rein in coverage, telling press to focus on web rivals such as Google or Facebook. By Jason Deans
Monkey’s Christmas gifts – what media folk (should) hope is under the tree
BBC hacks looking for jobs in print; John Witherow's ideal DVD; and Mail Online chief's MacArthur conquest
Top tips on using the media to aid development
From supporting local journalists to questioning your assumptions, our panel offers tips on how to cover development issues in a balanced and effective way
Mail Online passes 10m daily browsers
Daily Mail website continues spectacular growth, also attracting a record 168 million monthly unique browsers in November. By Mark Sweney
Katie Hopkins in Twitter row after joke about name of child in X Factor appeal
Daily Star urges readers to join 90,000 people signing petition urging Apprentice star and Sun columnist to be banned from TV. By Dugald Baird
Trinity Mirror builds on the success of UsVsTh3m with launch of Ampp3d
Buzzfeed-style site has managed to lure 7 million users – but it still seeks commercial success. By Mark Sweney
The Sun attracts 117,000 paying subscribers to its Sun+ digital service
News UK's tabloid erected a paywall in August and analysts reckon it needs at least 250,000 subscribers to break even. By Mark Sweney
Katie Hopkins petition passes 75,000 as she explains life expectancy tweet
Apprentice star repeats apology for timing of tweet after Glasgow crash, but insists she doesn't see herself as controversial. By Dugald Baird
Guardian Australia fiercely defends its reporting on spy agencies
Attacks on the publication of stories based on NSA documents threaten to shut down debate on the issues that matter
Katie Hopkins apologises for timing of tweet about Scottish life expectancy
More than 38,000 people sign petition against Apprentice star and Sun columnist after she tweeted in wake of Glasgow crash. By Dugald Baird
UsVsTh3m more than doubles its traffic in a month to 7m
Daily Mirror publisher's Buzzfeed-style website achieves rapid growth thanks to content including its North-o-Meter. By Mark Sweney
What now for the surveillance state?
Alan Rusbridger: Even GCHQ and the NSA know their work may not be sustainable without a proper debate about their power
Brangelina’s heart-shaped island: not splashing out
Marina Hyde: This week, newspapers reported that Brad and Angelina were planning to buy a private island. It's news to the island's current owners, at least
UK ad spend set to hit record £14bn
WPP buying arm forecasts revenues to top pre-crash level in 2013, with digital accounting for 44% of the market. By Jason Deans