freesheets

Goodbye to the London Paper Members Public

And so the paper that started the London evening freesheet war is gone: [![The London Paper says Goodbye](https://i0.wp.com/www.onemanandhisblog.com/content/images/2009/09/IMG_1275-thumb-500x375-1442.jpg?resize=500%2C375)](http://www.onemanandhisblog.com/assets_c/2009/09/IMG_1275-1442.html) I doubt this will

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth
closures

News: Can't Give It Away Members Public

I’ve mentioned before [http://www.onemanandhisblog.com/archives/2009/04/why_free_devalues_print.html] that I think the urban freesheets like Metro and the London Paper have been pretty effectively devaluing news for a while. I’m sat drinking a coffee in Farringdon, as I arrived rather early

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth
freesheets

Why Free Devalues Print Members Public

I’m sat on the 521 bus, making my way home, and next to me is a pile of abandoned freesheets that could conceivably constitute a fire hazard. And I can’t help wondering if they’re doing more damage than just stealing sales from paid newspapers. Papers have always

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth
commuting