It's hard to know what to think on this. I think the younger generation are switching off the printed press, and getting their news elsewhere, internet, TV etc. Despite that I think there will always be a percentage, decreasing perhaps, of people who like to get their "morning paper" to read at work, home or wherever. I think there is still room for both, though in the future, I am sure the need for daily newspapers will decrease.
Whether this is a good or bad thing I don't really know.
As Matt says a lot of blogs may be wrong, or have an agenda. However that is perfectly true of many newspapers too and has been for as long as they have existed. Bias in reporting is not the sole domain of the internet.
I think in the end what will prevail will be how you like to digest your news. If you like immediate, up to date news, the internet and News Channels on the TV will be your thing... If you prefer a leisurely read of the previous days news over breakfast, you will still buy the paper.
As for Chip shops... All they need to do is buy one copy of the Times on Sunday, and all the supplements that come with it will keep them in fresh paper for the next month...  | 
There actually seem to be more than ever esp. the ones using the free model - there are two in Manchester the Metro and the Manchester Evening News Lite (Men) which seems excessive to me. 
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