I was greatly saddened to read of the untimely death of former Journal editor Gareth Weekes.
An excellent journalist but, more importantly, a charming man of great integrity.
He knew everyone. Everyone liked him.
I arrived in Salisbury 35 years ago as a young reporter, launching the new BBC local radio station: a rival in news gathering.
Gareth was at every event I attended, and he went out of his way to welcome me and introduce me to people.
We remained in contact long after we both moved on.
I learned much from Gareth’s gentle style, and will always be grateful for his warmth and wisdom.
The most important stories, he counselled, never come from news releases; they come from listening to people.
He was, very possibly, the best editor this newspaper has had.
Paul Clifton
BBC South Today
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