The Midlands Gazette is an emerging online news site with a focus on business, philanthropy, and lifestyle news.
Established in 2025, the Midlands Gazette is free to all readers. Our aim is to highlight the Midlands as an exciting, culturally diverse sphere within the UK.
We operate within the West and East Midlands, and are eager to create a platform that connects and promotes the region’s most promising businesses and entrepreneurs.
To enquire about how we can assist with business development, digital advertising, content, thought leadership, and events, please reach out to us via our Contact Us page.
Editorial Director
sam.wayne@southerngazette-fkgxhbhybnave9bz.uksouth-01.azurewebsites.net
Sam Wayne oversees the editorial team, manages breaking news coverage, and aligns content with the publication’s goals. Focused on innovation, driven digital storytelling, audience growth and partnerships to enhance the platform’s reach, his role is pivotal in maintaining the publication’s reputation and delivering high-quality news.
Editor
simran.kaur@southerngazette-fkgxhbhybnave9bz.uksouth-01.azurewebsites.net
Simran Kaur is a recent journalism graduate from Newcastle University. Based in Derby, Simran is passionate about writing stories that draw attention to newsworthy causes, hoping to uplift the Midlands to encourage investment in the region’s business opportunities.
Senior Editor
Ian.Evans@southerngazette-fkgxhbhybnave9bz.uksouth-01.azurewebsites.net
Ian Evans is an experienced business journalist who has been covering the East Midlands region since 2016. As Senior Editor, Ian is responsible for breaking the latest news stories and overseeing editorial content at the Midlands Gazette.
Reporter
james.gordon@southerngazette-fkgxhbhybnave9bz.uksouth-01.azurewebsites.net
James Gordon delivers accurate, timely and in-depth coverage of current events, catering to a wide audience.
Reporter
alice.spencer@southerngazette-fkgxhbhybnave9bz.uksouth-01.azurewebsites.net
Alice Spencer is responsible for breaking news and covering topics ranging from politics and business to culture and technology.
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