Retirement Plans (Details Textual) - 6 months ended Jun. 28, 2015 - Retirement Plans £ in Millions, $ in Millions	GBP (£)	USD ($)
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