Jeremy Clifford, editor of The Star and the Sheffield Telegraph, has been appointed editorial director of the Yorkshire publishing unit in Johnston Press.

With effect from Monday, September 2, he will be the new editor of the Yorkshire Post and Yorkshire Evening Post.

Jeremy (pictured below) is also chairman of the new JP Editorial Board and he will retain that role.

Prior to moving to The Star more than two years ago, Jeremy was editor of the Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph.

Johnston Press chief executive Ashley Highfield said: "Jez is a hugely experienced senior editor with a solid understanding of the print and digital demands within the business and wider industry - and as chair of the new editorial board he has already proved immensely valuable to the Group. I am sure you will join me in congratulating him on his appointment."

Jeremy said: "I have enjoyed immensely my time in Sheffield and will be sad to leave a great team of hard-working, committed journalists. We have achieved a lot together at The Star and the Sheffield Telegraph and I know I am leaving them still with a lot to do as we transform the business. I'd like to take the opportunity to thank them and everyone at Sheffield Newspapers for all the support they have given me during my time here.

"But it is a great privilege to be given the opportunity to become the editor of the Yorkshire Post and Yorkshire Evening Post, newspapers that carry great authority and weight in the quality of their journalism.

"The Yorkshire Post brand goes far beyond the pages of the paper and its website and is respected across many different communities.

"I am looking forward to working with the journalists and the commercial teams to build on the strengths of that brand and to continue the work that Peter has done so well to increase our reach across Yorkshire as the most respected media organisation in the region."

Jeremy replaces Peter Charlton who is stepping down at the end of July after more than 40 years in the regional press.

Ashley added: "I would like to thank Peter for his exceptional commitment, dedication and support, and wish him all the very best for the future."

An announcement about a replacement for Jeremy at The Star will follow in due course.

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