Trinity Mirror plc (LSE:TNI) is in talks to acquire certain assets of Northern & Shell Media Group Limited.Trinity Mirror said on January 10, 2017, that discussions are at an "early stage" with publisher Northern & Shell."The Board of Trinity Mirror notes the recent media speculation and confirms that it is at an early stage of discussions towards taking a minority interest in a new company comprising certain of Northern & Shell's assets, "Trinity said in a statement. No offer has been made and there is no certainty that any agreement will be reached."