Media company Reach is cutting 220 editorial jobs as part of an overhaul, according to reports. The changes affect its national and regional operations and are being implemented as part of a wider restructuring.
Alongside the job losses, Reach is shutting multiple regional titles, including KentLive and AberdeenLive, as well as GalwayBeo. Outlets describe the moves as part of an editorial and operational review, with staffing reductions linked to the closures.
Across the coverage, the core details are consistent: Reach is reducing headcount by 220 in editorial roles and closing the named local brands/websites. While sources focus on the impact on specific publications, they do not significantly diverge on the overall scope of the cuts or the list of titles scheduled to stop.