Interim Management Statement Notification

For Immediate Release 23 October 2014

Johnston Press plc

Interim Management Statement Notification

Johnston Press plc, one of the leading community media groups in the British Isles, will issue its Interim Management Statement on 29 October 2014, reporting on trading to date during the period ending 3 January 2015.

The Company will host an analyst and investor call at 8.30am on 29 October 2014 to discuss the statement. To register as a participant or for further information, please contact Clare Akhurst at Buchanan on 020 7466 5000.

A recording of this conference call will be available after 11.00am on 29 October 2014. Replay details will be accessible on the Group's website www.johnstonpress.co.uk.

Contact:

Buchanan 020 7466 5000

Richard Oldworth

Sophie McNulty

Clare Akhurst