Johnston Press plc, one of the leading community media groups in the UK and Ireland, will issue an Interim Management Statement on 14 May 2008, reporting on trading ahead of the period ending 30 June 2008.

The Company will host an analyst and investor call at 8.00 am GMT on 14 May 2008 to discuss the statement. To register as a participant or for further information, please contact:

Susanna Gale or Christian Goodbody at Buchanan Communications on 0207 466 5000.

A recording of this conference call will be available from 10.00 am GMT on 14 May 2008. Replay details will be accessible on the Group website www.johnstonpress.co.uk from 14 May 2008.

Contact:
Richard Oldworth/Suzanne Brocks/Susanna Gale
Tel: 020 7466 5000
Buchanan Communications