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Retirement Plans (Details Textual) - 6 months ended Jun. 28, 2015 - Retirement Plans £ in Millions, $ in Millions | GBP (£) | USD ($)
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Gannett Retirement Plan |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Contribution to the defined benefit plans |  | $ 112.0
Voluntary contributions by employer |  | 100.0
Newsquest Retirement Plan |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Contribution to the defined benefit plans |  | $ 5.8
Newsquest Retirement Plan | United Kingdom, Pounds |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Contribution to the defined benefit plans | £ | £ 3.8 |

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