The London Daily News was a short-lived London newspaper owned by Robert Maxwell. It was published from 24 February to 23 July 1987.[1] 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 |
|---|---|
| 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) |