Wilde joins BBC as journalist
The BBC has hired Claire Wilde as a journalist. She said: “I am incredibly proud of the work we produced, from building tracker stories monitoring the under-strain NHS to running investigations into rip-off PFI schemes. “But it’s always good to set yourself a new challenge, so I’m really pleased to be joining the BBC team […]
National World local democracy reporter Williams departs
Molly Williams, a local democracy reporter at National World, has left. Her post on X/Twitter reads: “I’m off on a new adventure. Thank you to everyone who tipped me off, shared photos and chatted on or off record over the past 5+ years. It was a privilege to write about this great city and its […]
Rabbett takes on new role at National World
National World has appointed Abigail Rabbett editor of DerbyWorld and NottinghamWorld. Recently, she served as customer loyalty editor. Previously, Rabbett held the posts of senior reporter, content editor, creative content director for social, and editor at Reach plc. She was also a journalist at the daily newspaper Cambridge News & Media. You can congratulate Rabbett […]
Ross joins The Independent as senior reporter
Online national title The Independent has hired Alex Ross as senior reporter. Recently, he was editor of National World’s BristolWorld, which he launched in 2021. Ross said: “Getting the opportunity to launch a news website in my home city was a dream come true and I’m so proud of what my team has achieved in […]
Franklin swaps National World for STV Online
STV Online has hired Beth Franklin as a production journalist. She will begin in September from her recent role of journalist at National World’s JPI Media. Previously, Franklin worked as an editorial specialist and editorial project manager at HarperCollins Publishers. She also freelanced and interned at Reach plc’s Chronicle. Franklin has a bachelor’s and master’s […]
Wynn takes on new role at National World
National World has tapped Amos Wynn to serve as Blackpool FC reporter. Recently, he covered rugby league team Wigan Warrios and championship football as a sports reporter. Previously, Wynn worked as a sports trends writer at Reach plc and a news reporter at JPIMedia, where he researched for stories and reacted on breaking events. Wynn […]
National World writer Starforth to depart
Miles Starforth, a Newcastle United writer at National World title the Shields Gazette, wrote on LinkedIn: “Some personal news. I’m leaving the Shields Gazette after 18 years. It’s been a great privilege to report on Newcastle United, and thanks to everyone who’s followed me on this journey – and the many managers, players and officials […]
National World group data and investigations editor Wilde departs
Claire Wilde, group data and investigations editor at National World has left. She wrote on Twitter: “I’ve made the tough decision to leave National World after a fantastic five years. Being group data and investigations editor really was the dream job but it’s time for something new.” Previously, Wilde was a crime correspondent at the […]
National World reporter Blackwell departs
Tom Blackwell, a senior reporter at National World, has left. His tweet reads: “Retired as of today from the Nat Post, ending a newspaper reporting career that stretched from Tillsonburg to Taipei. It’s been a privilege to make a living doing something I love, but time now for new adventures.” Previously, Blackwell worked at the […]
National World welcomes back Broomhead as senior digital journalist
National World has tapped Michael Broomhead to serve as a senior digital journalist for Derby World, which is part of an expansion by the publisher in the East Midlands. Previously, Broomhead worked at National World for 13 years. Recently, he was at Reach plc but had taken a voluntary buyout after Reach announced that is […]