Lynne (pictured) began her career in 1986 as a trainee reporter at the Newcastle Chronicle and Journal. In 1993 she joined the South Wales Evening Post as sub editor rising to assistant editor in 1995. Lynne was promoted to editor of the Western Gazette in 2010.
Lynne will play a key role in the business moving forward, helping to further develop both the Bath Chronicle and www.thisisbath.co.uk
Lynne said: ‘I am honoured to have been appointed editor of such a prestigious newspaper serving such a glorious city. High-quality local journalism is at the heart of what we do and champions our local community. Joining such a fantastic team of journalists, salespeople and experts in multi-media is a really exciting prospect.’
Sarah Pullen, Managing Director, Bath News and Media said: ‘Lynne, over the last two years, has developed the Western Gazette with a new edition structure and real focus on local communities. She has championed a joined up approach between newspaper sales and advertising with the emphasis on the team working as one. Lynne’s tenacity and creativeness will complement and enhance the team across the entire business. I am looking forward to an exciting new era for the Bath business.’
A successor for the Western Gazette will be announced shortly. Lynne starts her new role on the 2 July 2012.
