Gavin Foster

Gavin Foster has been at the forefront of of regional journalism for 28 years - leading newsrooms across various organisations and some of the biggest news titles and brands across the North East of England. Previously managing editor at the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette and Hartlepool Mail, he was also editor of ChronicleLive for Reach Plc and is now editor of the Northern Echo where he continues to drive the campaigning traditions of the Great Daily of the North. Gavin is also the regional editor for Newsquests brands in Yorkshire, Cumbria, the North West and North Leaders - a portfolio which includes dailies such as The Bradford Telegraph & Argus, York Press, Carlisle News & Star, Bolton News, Lancashire Telegraph, the Leader and a string of weekly titles.