He will team up with his former Portsmouth news colleague at UCFB.
Colin Channon
What we have written about Colin Channon
Hunt turns to local paper for first interview after leadership battle
Former foreign secretary breaks silence after defeat
News chief leaves publisher for second time for editorial manager role
News chief departs paper for new role at Tindle group
Editor who quit two regional dailies returns to newspapers
Experienced weekly news chief in comeback move
Editor of two dailies quits after nine months in charge
Photographic jobs also set to be lost as Newsquest titles
Editor returns to former patch for 10k challenge
News chief back on home turf for race
Reporter bows out after 55 years in journalism
76-year-old spent another decade in newspapers after official retirement
Review of 2013: Industry heavyweights move on
All the major job moves within the regional press over the year
New editor appointed for two regional dailies
Weekly news chief to leave Johnston Press