Thorpe departs Reach plc for BBC
George Thorpe, breaking news content editor at Reach plc titles including Bristol Live and Dorset Live, is set to depart at the end of the year. The move follows as Reach cuts back, which has led to 450 people being let go. Thorpe said: “I’m really excited to be moving over to the BBC and […]
MyLondon taps Blaylock to serve as editor
Reach plc has tapped Deanne Blaylock to serve as editor of MyLondon. She will begin in January. Recently, Blaylock served as editor of five Reach plc “Live” titles in Berkshire, Hampshire, Herts, Northants and Sussex. She has also held an editor role for Live publications in Surrey, Hampshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. She has […]
Reach plc’s Marketplace publisher Reeves among job cuts
Marc Reeves, a Marketplace publisher at Reach plc, who supported teams producing websites and newspapers for millions of people across Wales and the English Midlands, has left. Reeves said: “I’ve been privileged to be involved in some of the biggest changes the industry has ever seen, and it’s been an honour to share that journey […]
Reach plc senior reporter Lopez set to depart
Jamie Lopez, a senior reporter at Reach plc’s LancsLive, is set to depart. His post on X/Twitter reads: “It’s been an enormous pleasure to be involved with such an incredible team over the past couple of years and I will miss it dearly.” Previously, Lopez worked as a senior reporter for Trinity Mirror regional titles […]
Reach plc taps Greatrix to serve as senior video journalist
Lydia Greatrix, a trending video journalist at Reach plc, has taken on the role of senior video journalist. Greatrix joined Reach plc in April 2021 as a social media video journalist. She also contributed to BBC Radio Nottingham and worked as a broadcast journalist at both Radio News Hub and Bauer Media Group UK. Greatrix […]
Lynch departs NationalWorld for Reach plc
Ben Lynch has joined Reach plc’s title MyLondon as LDR reporter. Recently, she was a reporter for LondonWorld, part of NationalWorld. Since March 2014, Lynch has been freelancing as a music writer. He worked as a trainee reporter at Newsquest and as a trainee journalist at PA Media. Lynch graduated from the University of Liverpool. […]
Irish News hires Sherrard editor
The Irish News has hired Chris Sherrard as an editor. Recently, he was at Reach plc, where he worked for more than eight years. At Reach plc, Sherrard held the posts of editor, editor-in-chief and, audience and content director. He also served as editor of the Daily Mirror. He was a night editor and digital […]
Reach plc hires Naylor as East Midlands court reporter
Martin Naylor, a crime reporter at The Derby Telegraph, has announced his departure after more than a decade. Naylor’s post on X/Twitter reads: “So then, one of those godawful ‘personal news’ announcements. After nearly 17 years working in Derby I’m leaving the city for a new job as the East Midlands court reporter for Reach, […]
UK publisher Reach plc to cut 450 jobs
Reach plc, publisher of the Mirror and Express, is expected to axe approximately a tenth of its workforce across its national and regional newspapers. As per reports, about 450 people will lose their jobs. The move comes amid declining ad revenues and demand. The move also follows Meta’s decision to cut support for news on […]
Reach plc journalist Bunn to depart Nottinghamshire Live
Matthew Bunn, a news editor at Reach plc’s Nottinghamshire Live, wrote on X/Twitter: “Personal news alert … Following yesterday’s news from Reach, I’ll soon be leaving Nottinghamshire Live after 5 years. I’m incredibly proud of everything we’ve achieved and the website will be in safe hands with a great reporting and leadership team. I’m now […]
