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Cyclist
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Newsquest
Reach plc
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Freelance Update - Florence Derrick


Cyclist
Emma Cole (@emmasecole) has been promoted to Features Writer at Cyclist magazine. Emma joined the title last year as Editorial Assistant and can continue to be reached at the same email address.

The Grocer
Niamh Leonard-Bedwell (@niamh_lb) has been promoted to Senior Food & Drink Reporter at The Grocer. Niamh, who joined the team last year, writes for both the magazine and website and also contributes features.

Hearst UK
Clare Stephenson has joined the Central Ecommerce Team at Hearst UK as Beauty Ecommerce Writer. She will be working across Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Red, Good Housekeeping and Prima titles. She is open to all updates on beauty news, launches and samples.

ITV Cymru Wales
Owain Phillips (@owain_phillips) has been appointed Programme and Digital Editor for ITV Cymru Wales. Owain has worked at the broadcaster for over a decade, and in 2020 became a Political Correspondent.

ITV News
Lauren McGaun (@lauren_mcgaun) is to join ITV News as an Assistant News Editor. Lauren recently graduated and is currently a Freelance Journalist at BBC Radio Nottingham and BBC Radio Lincolnshire.

Kentish Express
Alex Jee (@AlexJeeKM) has been promoted to Chief Reporter for the Kentish Express and KentOnline. Alex, previously a Reporter, covers news from east Kent and can be reached at the same email address.

Newsquest
Callum Baird (@callumbaird1) has been appointed Editor-in-Chief at Newsquest Scotland, where he will be responsible for titles including The Herald, The National and the Glasgow Times. Callum is currently Managing Editor of The National and the Glasgow Times.

Reach plc
Joe Krishnan (@joekrishnan)  is now a Digital Sports Reporter for Express.co.uk, covering football, tennis and F1. Joe was previously a Network Sports Writer working across The Mirror and Daily Star, in addition to The Express.

The Sun
Helen Wright has joined The Sun's Fabulous Magazine, overseeing the Travel and Home content until Catherine Bennion-Pedley's return. She can be reached via email.

Time Out
Chiara Wilkinson (@chiarawilkinson) has been appointed Chief Features Writer, UK at Time Out. Chiara, previously a Staff Writer, is interested in community, culture, travel or other interesting stories/tips.

Freelance Update - Florence Derrick
Florence Derrick has left her Editor role at ABTA Magazine to focus on freelance travel writing and editing commissions. She's available for commissions via her freelance email address. Florence has also taken on a new part-time role as PR and marketing coordinator for adventure travel company Untamed Borders. Find her on Twitter @FlorenceDerrick