THERE are new faces in charge at the Standard.
Michael Purton (pictured right) has been appointed editor, taking over from Skip Walker who retired last week. He was previously assistant editor at the Standard.
Steve Mather (pictured left) is the new assistant editor. He was previously a news editor at the Oxford Mail and Worcester News.
Michael said: “We’re looking forward to building on the Standard’s excellent reputation and taking the
newspaper forward.”
Former Standard editor took early retirement last week after 33 years as a journalist in Gloucestersire and editor variously of the Stroud News and Journal, the Gloucestershire Gazette series and the Wilts & Glos Standard.
She said: "I would like to thank all who have helped and hindered me over the years. It has been exciting and fulfilling - most of the time. I wish you all good fortune."
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