THE Craven Herald’s long-serving deputy editor Lindsey Moore has bid a fond farewell to the paper – two days after celebrating her 35th anniversary on the title.

Lindsey said it had been an absolute privilege covering the news across Craven for so many years.

“I have been very humbled by the way people have welcomed me into their homes and shared their stories, both joyous and sad,” she said. “Craven is a truly great place, with lovely people, lots of community spirit and fantastic scenery.”

Lindsey’s first foray into the Craven Herald was as an 18-year-old work experience student, helping out in both advertising and editorial. Two years later, after completing a journalism course at college, she was offered a job as a trainee journalist – and never looked back.

She added: “I have met so many wonderful people and have covered stories, ranging from royal visits to coffee mornings. It has been a fantastic job.”

Lindsey has seen numerous changes over the years, most particularly with the advance of new technology and the internet.

She said: “When I started, the Craven Herald was an independent company. The paper was printed on the premises on a press that had been bought from the Yorkshire Post in 1936 and had already printed stories about the Relief of Mafeking during the Boer War and Queen Victoria’s death!

“Nowadays, the Craven Herald is part of Gannett, which has more than 100 media organisations in the States, including USA Today, and more than 150 papers in the UK.”

Lindsey has worked with seven editors and numerous editorial staff and correspondents over the years.

She said: “I have worked with some fantastic colleagues and I will miss them dearly. I would like to thank everyone for their support during the past 35 years. They have made the job very special. ”

But she added: “It is time for a new challenge, so I leave the Craven Herald with some wonderful memories and wish it every success for the future.”

Lindsey is moving to Broughton to edit the Dalesman’s nostalgia magazine, Down Your Way.