Southampton Wire is produced by a named editorial team. Every article carries a byline, is reviewed by an editor and fact-checked before publication. Here is who we are and how to reach each desk directly.
William AshbyEditor-in-ChiefWilliam Ashby is Editor-in-Chief at Southampton Wire, overseeing editorial policy, corrections and publication decisions across local and regional coverage.
Coverage areas: Editorial policy, Local journalism, Community reporting
Sarah MillsManaging EditorSarah Mills is Managing Editor at Southampton Wire, running the daily news list and publishing schedule.
Coverage areas: Newsroom management, Local news, Commissioning
Kieran DohertyLocal Politics & Council EditorKieran Doherty covers councils, planning, transport and local government across Southampton and Hampshire.
Coverage areas: Local government, Planning, Transport
Lucy PalmerCommunity & Crime CorrespondentLucy Palmer covers crime, courts and community affairs across Southampton and the South Coast.
Coverage areas: Crime, Courts, Community
Oscar BrooksBusiness & Property CorrespondentOscar Brooks covers local business, housing, jobs and property across Hampshire.
Coverage areas: Local business, Housing, Jobs
Diane ForbesStandards & Fact-Checking LeadDiane Forbes leads fact-checking, source verification and corrections review at Southampton Wire.
Coverage areas: Fact-checking, Source verification, Editorial standards
Gareth LloydSenior ReporterGareth Lloyd is Senior Reporter at Southampton Wire, covering breaking local and regional stories across Southampton and Hampshire.
Coverage areas: Breaking news, Local reporting, Community stories
For general enquiries email info@southamptonwire.co.uk or see our Contact page. Send story tips to tips@southamptonwire.co.uk. Read how we work in our Editorial Policy and Fact-Checking Policy.