Former South Yorkshire journalist steps down after 45 years and 29 different newspapers
Barrie Farnsworth worked at a string of regional press titles across Yorkshire, Derbyshire and the Midlands during his career.
And he has challenged others to match or beat the number of titles he served on over his working life – which included a stint at the Sheffield Morning Telegraph.
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Hide AdHe said: “I would love to hear from anyone who can match or beat that.”
He told newspaper industry website Hold The Front Page: “I have seen a lot of change over the past 45 years – but I have simply loved being a journalist. I think the only newsroom job I have not had is Sports Editor – and despite loving my cricket rugby and football, I have no regrets about that.
“I have edited some great teams at Worksop, Scunthorpe and Lincoln – and I have also worked for some great editors."
Barrie’s last staff role was on the Derby Telegraph before being made redundant in 2009, since when he has worked as a freelance.
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Hide AdThe full list of titles Barrie has worked for is as follows:
Derbyshire Times
Buxton Advertiser
Sheffield Morning Telegraph
Worksop Guardian
Scunthorpe Star
Scunthorpe Extra
Lincoln Standard
Horncastle Standard
Boston Standard
Skegness Standard
Gainsborough News
Sleaford Standard
Grimsby Telegraph
Grimsby Target
Scunthorpe Telegraph
Scunthorpe Target
Derby Telegraph
Stoke Sentinel
Leek Post
Uttoxeter Advertiser
Tamworth Herald
Lichfield Mercury
Walsall Advertiser
Great Barr Observer
Sutton Observer
Leicester Mercury
Nottingham Post
Ashbourne Telegraph
Nuneaton News