MEDIA NEWS

Seven journalists were killed in Afghanistan this week. But none of them were near the front line - simply caught in the collapse of the Taliban state.

John Simpson and the BBC might have liberated Kabul, but they were rarely in a situation that might see them harmed or executed.

As chaos reigns throughout the country, for most journalists the real dangers occur away from the fighting. Chris Stephen describes life on the ground for the press.

When the front line isn't the most dangerous place - why Afghanistan is really life-threatening.

I'm just a boy who can't say no - Toby Young wonders whether it's true that any publicity is good publicity.

Thank God for the Beeb's longest runner - BBC Radio's Choral Evensong hits 75 this year, says Rick Jones.

Welcome to the world of Thai journalism - where writers settle their differences with murder, reports Andrew Drummond.

What draws hacks to the other side? - Quentin Letts wonders why so many journos turn to PR.