Total Voting Rights

Johnston Press plc

Voting Rights and Share Capital Update

In conformity with the Transparency Directive Johnston Press plc advises that as at 31 March 2011 the issued capital is 639,746,083 ordinary shares of 10p each.

Johnston Press plc does not hold any ordinary shares in Treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Johnston Press plc is 639,746,083.

The above figure (639,746,083) may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Johnston Press plc under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

For further enquiries please contact the Company Secretary:

Peter McCall T: 0131 225 3361