Disposal

Trinity Mirror PLC
3 July 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TUE JULY 3, 2001


          DISPOSAL OF EIGHT FREE WEEKLY TITLES TO JOHNSTON PRESS plc


Trinity Mirror plc, the UK's largest newspaper publisher, announces the
disposal of eight free weekly newspaper titles to Johnston Press plc for £16.1
million, payable in cash on completion. The titles are distributed in and
around Peterborough, Northampton and Derby. The disposal is subject to the
approval of the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.

The sale proceeds will be used to pay down group borrowings.


Enquiries

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