Regional Editor for Newsquest South West. Also tweet about other stuff like sport and beer! Views my own.

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Tim Lethaby’s Biography

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Tim Lethaby is an award-winning regional editor and communications leader with more than 15 years’ experience at the forefront of UK local and regional journalism. Based in Somerset, he has built a reputation for driving editorial innovation, championing community-focused reporting, and leading newsrooms through rapid digital transformation.

As Regional Editor at Newsquest (2021-2025), Tim managed multi-site editorial teams across the South West, including the Somerset County Gazette, Falmouth …

What was your first job as a journalist?

Trainee Reporter with Mid Somerset Newspapers.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, just a very old Mac.

How is social media changing news?

It is great for getting information out to a diverse range of people, but it has big issues with accuracy of information.

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