Trinity Mirror has reported an ad revenue fall of 34.5% at its regional newspaper division and 14.4% at its national titles in the first six months of 2009, but revenue decline across its operation has slowed.Overall, Trinity Mirror, owner of the Daily Mirror and more than 140 regional newspapers, said that total group revenues fell by 16.9% year on year to £383m in the 26 weeks to 28 June. Within this, total ad revenue fell 28% to £168.4m and circulation revenues were down 4.2% to £169.8m.

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