Online business news platform TheBusinessDesk.com has unveiled a new editor for its West Midlands operation.

He is Alex Turner, left, who originally joined TBD.com in November 2014 as its Yorkshire editor.

Alex, a former business reporter with the Liverpool Echo, replaces Andy Coyne who is leaving to pursue writing and consultancy projects.

Former Birmingham Post writer Duncan Tift remains as deputy editor of TBD.com West Midlands.

Said Alex: “This is a great time to be joining TheBusinessDesk.com in the West Midlands.

“There is so much going on in Birmingham and the wider region at the moment and I’m really looking forward to covering stories reflecting the major projects that are being developed, the manufacturing-led growth of the economy and the whole devolution issue, amongst other things.

Added Andy: “I’ve had a great four years at Business Desk but now is the right time for me to hand over the reins.

“Things are in safe hands with Alex and Duncan at the controls and I look forward to reading their coverage of all the major business-related issues.”

Other recent job moves in the regional press include the following:

• Harriet Collier has been appointed as online reporter at the Evening Standard website, having previously worked as a reporter at the News Shopper.
• The Liverpool Echo has appointed Joe Thomas as crime reporter. Joe previously served as city centre reporter on the Trinity Mirror title.
• Tom Murphy has become content news editor of the Westmorland Gazette. Tom had previously served as a senior reporter and has also held the education and business portfolios.
• Sarah George has been appointed digital editor for Archant’s Bride portfolio. She was previously deputy editor at Professional Hairdresser
• Claire Ridley has been appointed editor at Your West Midlands Wedding.  She will also edit Your Devon & Cornwall Wedding when this publication launches in April.
• Ben Barker has been appointed as a reporter at the Caerphilly Observer.
• Briana Millett has left her role as a reporter at the Weston Mercury.
• Andrew Georgeson has joined the Hinckley Times as a reporter, having previously completed a training course at News Associates in Manchester.

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