RNS Number:1268J
Johnston Press PLC
24 March 2003


Johnston Press plc (the "Company")

DIRECTORS' SHAREHOLDING

The Company has been informed that the following directors purchased Ordinary
shares of 10p each in the Company at 349p per share on 21 March 2003.


Director                                     Number of shares purchased

Mr T J Bowdler                               16,712
Mr S R Paterson                              7,091


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