Board Changes

JOHNSTON PRESS PLC

Board Changes

Johnston Press plc (the "Company"), one of the leading community media groups in the UK and Ireland, announces that Stephen van Rooyen will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 June 2013. Geoff Iddison, who has served as a Non-Executive Director since January 2010, will step down at the end of June 2013.

Stephen van Rooyen has held a number of senior roles at Sky since joining in 2006, his most recent position being Managing Director, Sales and Marketing. He was previously Director of Strategy at Virgin Media and has also worked at News International and Accenture in both Australia and the UK.

Ian Russell, Chairman of Johnston Press, commented:

"I am delighted to welcome Stephen van Rooyen to the Board. Stephen has extensive experience and I am confident that his knowledge and perspective will add significant value to the business. We look forward to working with him in continuing to develop the Company.

 I would also like to thank Geoff for his commitment and contribution to the Company over the past three and a half years. He has made a considerable contribution to the development of our digital strategy over this period and we wish him all the best for the future."

There is no further information required to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority relating to Mr van Rooyen's appointment.

For further information please contact:

Johnston Press

Peter McCall

0131 225 3361

Buchanan

Richard Oldworth/Sophie McNulty/Louise Hadcocks0207 466 5000

www.buchanan.uk.com