Interim Management Statement Notification

Johnston Press plc

Interim Management Statement Notification

Johnston Press plc, one of the leading community media groups in the UK and Ireland, will issue an Interim Management Statement on 10 May 2011, reporting on trading in the period to date during the half year ending 30 June 2011.

The Company will host an analyst and investor call at 9.30am GMT on 10 May 2011 to discuss the statement. To register as a participant or for further information, please contact Suzanne Brocks or Christian Goodbody at Buchanan Communications on 0207 466 5000.

A recording of this conference call will be available from 11.00am GMT on 10 May 2011. Replay details will be accessible on the Group website www.johnstonpress.co.uk from 10 May 2011.

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