After ten years with the title, Simon O'Neill is stepping down as editor of the Oxford Mail.

The Oxford Mail, which is owned by Newsquest, has been edited by Simon O'Neill since May 2004 when he took the role of group editor.

O'Neill was previously group editor of the Swindon Advertiser and Newsquest Wiltshire weekly titles for seven years.

Chris Moore, managing director of Newsquest Oxfordshire and Wiltshire, said: "Simon O'Neill leaves with my gratitude and best wishes after guiding the editorial department through some challenging times.

"He has done so while striving to maintain the highest editorial standards, recruiting and developing an array of tremendous talent and ensuring that our publications campaign robustly and tirelessly on behalf of the communities they serve.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Simon for his contribution over the years and wish him well for the future. An announcement on his successor will be made in due course."