The company was founded in 1994 and, according to its website, delivered newspapers to over 165,000 homes every week.
In a statement, Lyndsey Naylor, managing director of Waypride Limited, parent company of Champion Newspapers, said: “After 28 years publishing Champion Newspapers we regret that due to current trading conditions Waypride Limited is no longer viable and it is with deep regret we have now ceased publication of local Champion titles.
“We are devastated that our loyal staff, who have worked tirelessly to save the business will no longer have employment. The Champion staff have been the backbone of the business consistently setting the highest standards of newspaper publishing across all disciplines.
“It is their loyalty and commitment to serving readers and advertisers that has given the Champion so many happy and successful years as your trusted local newspaper. We are proud of the staff and their achievements and are sure you will join us in wishing them every success in the future.
“Many thanks to our advertisers for making this journey possible, we wish each of you continued success during these difficult times.”
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