London Daily News
The London Daily News was a short-lived London newspaper owned by Robert Maxwell. It was published from 24 February to 23 July 1987. it was designed to challenge the local dominance of the Evening Standard in the London market. Despite significant investment and ambitious plans, the paper struggled to gain a substantial readership and was ultimately forced to shut down after only five months in circulation.
Romanized name | London Daily News |
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| Type of business | Newspaper / Media Company |
Type of site | Newspaper |
| Available in | 1 languagesEnglish is the only language |
List of languages | |
| Founded | 24 February 1987 |
| Dissolved | 23 July 1987 |
| Headquarters | London, UK, , |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of locations | Main headquarters in London |
| Area served | United Kingdom, primarily London |
| Owner | Robert Maxwell |
| Created by | Robert Maxwell |
| Founder(s) | Robert Maxwell |
| Chairman | Robert Maxwell |
| CEO | Robert Maxwell |
| Industry | Media / Publishing |
| Products | Newspaper, News Articles, Cartoons (including Alex) |
| Services | Journalism, Print Publication |
| Total assets | Estimated at $40 million investment |
| Parent | Maxwell Communications Corporation (Robert Maxwell’s company) |