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Publishing director David told: This Is Your Life

Lynn News publishing director David Dixon was surprised by his colleagues and friends with a This Is Your Life-style event to mark his 25 years in the newspaper industry.

Faces from the past turned up to pay tribute to David, who began his career in the regional press at the Stamford Mercury in 1976.

Lynn News editor Malcolm Powell played Michael Aspel for the night as more than 150 people gathered at Lynn Town Hall for the event.

He told how David became assistant advertising manager at the Melton Times before joining the Lynn News in 1980, where his father has been a linotype operator.

Anglia Newspapers managing director Wayne Hutton thanked David for his contribution over the years, during which time he has helped the News achieve record circulation and advertising figures.

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