Mike Lowe, currently editor of Cotswold Life, has been promoted to editor-in-chief of the Midlands and Mid-West divisions of Archant Life.

Mr Lowe joined Archant Life - the regional magazine subsidiary of publisher Archant -  at the beginning of the year from the Bristol Evening Post where he was editor. In his new role, he will continue to edit Cotswold Life, as well as covering Life publications in Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Birmingham, Worcestershire, Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Dorset.

Paul Bates, regional managing director of Archant Life, commenting on Mr Lowes appointment said: "Mike has brought a wealth of experience and energy to Archant Life.

"He will champion editorial quality and integrity, working closely with editorial colleagues, thus ensuring our Life titles continue to be market leaders across all of our chosen markets."

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