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Exeter Express & Echo Editor to depart

Marc Astley, editor of the Express & Echo, has decided to leave the business after six years in the position.

Marc (pictured) joined Northcliffe Media in 1989 and has had a number of roles in the group including assistant editor in Hull and deputy editor in Nottingham.

Marc said “Having successfully steered the Express & Echo from a daily to weekly title in the last three months I feel this is the right time for me to seek a fresh challenge. I leave behind a wonderful title and many friends but am happy in the knowledge that, as I leave, the business is in an exciting new phase.”

Andrew Blair, Managing Director of South West Media Group, said “During his six years as editor Marc has championed many worthy causes on behalf of the city and the community. Over the course of his tenure the title won a multitude of prestigious awards for such work. Marc has played a leading role in the successful conversion of the Express & Echo to a weekly title.”