Yelland Quits As Editor Of The Sun

News International has confirmed that David Yelland has quit as editor of the Sun. He will be replaced by News of the World editor, Rebekah Wade, with effect from tomorrow.

A spokeswoman for News International confirmed that the announcement was made by the company’s chairman, Les Hinton, in an internal email earlier today.

Yelland’s departure, which is one of the most dramatic the newspaper industry has seen for some years, will make Wade the first female editor of the paper.

It is understood that Yelland, who became editor of the Sun in 1998, will take on a management role within News International, as well as pursuing other interests in the US. A full statement is expected later today…

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