A city news title’s founder has left the project after funding cuts prompted a change to its publication frequency.

Tom Bristow has announced his departure from the Norwich Seeker, a newsletter-led digital publication which he launched in 2022.

Former Archant investigations editor Tom, pictured, subsequently handed over the Seeker’s editorship to Shaun Lowthorpe, previously business editor at the Eastern Daily Press, last summer.

In October, Shaun launched a public appeal to readers for a fresh injection of cash to help keep the title going into 2024.

Tom, who also works as a reporter for Politico Europe, has now revealed grant funding from Innovate UK has ended, meaning the Seeker will not be sending out twice-weekly newsletters, as had previously been the case, while a new backer is sought.

In an email to readers, he wrote: “We are in the process of putting together the plans and resources to maintain the newsletter.

“That will mean changes to the current format in the short term. We won’t be publishing as regularly right now – though our goal is to build things back up again to where they were as soon as we can do so sustainably.

“It just may take us a little longer while we secure further funds to commission more of the original, in-depth journalism you have told us you value so much, and to cover our basic running costs. We will, of course share regular updates on our progress.

“But, hey that’s start-ups for you.

“Another change I want to make you aware of is that the time has come for me to step away from the Seeker. I’m very proud of its impact and growth over the last year. Each edition is now going out to 1,300 of you, but I’m not able to give it the commitment it needs to succeed at the moment.

“I have agreed to hand over to the team that have been around the Seeker as we’ve been growing over the past year – you’ll hear more from them very shortly.

“Shaun will also be staying involved as part of the team, too and the commitment to producing high-quality, in-depth, journalism for Norwich and the surrounding area remains as strong as ever.

“But from me, a personal thank you for all the support you have given the Seeker so far.”