Newsquest has appointed one of its star editors to head up its Oxford newspapers, which comprise daily the Oxford Mail, weekly the Oxford Times and the weekly Herald series.

Samantha Harman will take on the new role from 11 June, leaving her current role as group editor for the regional publisher’s Berkshire and Buckinghamshire titles, including the Bucks Free Press.

Harman was named Newsquest’s Editor of the Year in 2017 and recently won a prize at its US parent company Gannett’s employee awards.