Jim joined Northcliffe in 1979 as a reporter. In 2006 he was appointed deputy editor. Jim is a well-known and respected figure within Torquay and the wider South Devon community.
Andrew Blair, MD of South West Media Group, said: "I am delighted that Jim has been appointed editor. As deputy editor he played a key role in the successful conversion of the Herald Express to a weekly title last year.
"I look forward to Jim leading the continuing evolution of the title and the business to meet the ever changing needs of our readers and the South Devon market place. I am sure I speak on behalf of the whole team in Torquay when I say I look forward with relish to Jim’s editorship."
Jim added: "I am immensely proud and delighted to have been appointed editor of the Herald Express. We have a fantastic and passionate team here who are as determined as I am to build on the successful launch of our weekly publication and take the business to new heights for the benefit of all our readers and advertisers."
