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The ENDS Report

CONSUMER
DeSmog
Glasgow World
HuffPost UK
News UK
Reach plc
Reader’s Digest
SquareMeal
The Sun

FREELANCERS
Faima Bakar

The ENDS Report
Environment Journalist James Agyepong-Parsons (@jamesxparsons) has joined The ENDS Report as a podcast presenter and producer on their specialist documentaries output. James previously worked on investigations for BBC Countryfile.

DeSmog
Sam Bright (@WritesBright) has been appointed Deputy UK Editor at DeSmog, the website for fact-based information regarding global warming misinformation campaigns. Sam was previously Investigations Editor at Byline Times.

Glasgow World
Paul Trainer (@paultrainerpt) has been named the new Editor of Glasgow World. Paul has led the digital lifestyle title Glasgowist, which celebrates the city’s culture, since 2015.

HuffPost UK
Dayna McAlpine (@daynamcalpine_) has been appointed Lifestyle Editor at HuffPost UK. Dayna was previously freelance and can now be reached at her new email address.

News UK
News UK has announced the appointment of Claire Dracott as Director of a new Technology Innovation team. This new role will focus on developing new opportunities through innovative technologies for News UK and its brands, including The Sun, The Times, The Sunday Times, TalkTV, talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK and Times Radio.

Reach plc
Previously freelance, Lucy Robinson (@lucy_robs) is now a full-time Features and Lifestyle Writer at Reach, working across OK!, New, S, Saturday, Love Sunday and Notebook. Lucy has written for i-D, Refinery29, the i Paper, Metro and Stylist, and has also served as Deputy Lifestyle Editor at The Indiependent.

Reader’s Digest
Stephanie Hope (@imstephaniehope) has joined Reader’s Digest as Shopping Editor. She was previously a Staff Writer on BuzzFeed’s shopping team.

SquareMeal
Tara Spink (@taraspink) has recently joined the team at SquareMeal as an editorial intern. She comes to the role with a wealth of foodie experience, including a qualification from Leiths Cookery School. Tara is keen to receive news on new restaurant openings, food and drink products, hospitality trends and events, and chef profiles or moves. Tara will be with the team for a year.

The Sun 
Kara Godfrey (@karawillow) has been promoted to Deputy Travel Editor at The Sun. Kara, previously Senior Travel Reporter, has worked at The Sun for four years and can be reached via email.

Freelance Update - Faima Bakar
Faima Bakar (@FaimaBakar) is a freelance writer and editor. She is currently doing shifts at Inside Housing and the Metro.co.uk Lifestyle desk. She is open to writing features, comment, op-eds, profiles, and broadcast interviews on any topics including race, religion, culture, work, and gender.