Newspaper

A Newspaper is an item that tells about the different going-ons in and around Varrock at that time.

Players can purchase an issue of the Varrock Herald for 50 coins from Benny in Varrock Square. In truth, the newspaper is almost useless, it is not updated but Benny still sells them. The main reason why people buy them is to complete one of the easy Varrock Tasks. However, after this has been done, there is absolutely no point to the item and can be dropped.

Following the 2007 Hallowe'en event Update, the paper now makes reference to the visit of the Grim Reaper to Varrock, which is mentioned in Death's Journal during the 2007 Halloween event.

Another edition of the newspaper is seen briefly when completing As a First Resort..., as it contains a report about the opening of the spa in Oo'glog.

Varrock gets Makeover
The city of Varrock is the latest recipient of a complete makeover. When interviewed, King Roald said, 'In order to keep visitors coming to see the sights of our beautiful capital, we felt that tidying-up the city would be more effective than just issuing a decree - make sure you visit the new museum while you are here.'

Obituaries
Goblin-Died

Giant Rat-Died

Unicorn-Died

Varrock Guard-Died

Varrock Guard-Died

Varrock Guard-Died

Bear-Died

Classifieds
Lowe's Archery Emporium for the finest ranging weapons in town!

Time to party! Visit the Fancy Dress Shop for all your party outfits.

The Dancing Donkey - cold beer always in stock.

Initial prices in trade
When the newspaper was first released, many people did not know about it, and people were selling it for ridiculous prices, up to 500k. This was several months before the trade limit was imposed, and the trade window started giving information about item prices.



Criticism
It has been stated by many players that the Varrock Herald is an unnecessary addition to RuneScape. It has been suggested by some players that it is removed, edited, player-written or another issue was made, as it has never been changed. Jagex has recently suggested that they plan to update the Herald, although exactly how remains unknown.