Maria McGeoghan has been appointed as editor of the Manchester Evening News.

She is the first woman editor in the 142-year history of the paper.

The appointment was announced this morning as the MEN's new owners Trinity Mirror formally completed their purchase of the MEN Media group, which includes 21 weekly titles and their websites.

Maria, 48,  joined the MEN as assistant editor in 1998 having previously held a number of senior roles at the Liverpool Echo.

She was appointed deputy editor in 2006 and has been acting editor for the last six months. In her new position she will also be editor-in-chief of the MEN Media weekly newspapers.

Maria said: "I'm absolutely delighted to have been appointed editor of the Manchester Evening News. This is a great paper with a fantastic team of people who work very hard to set the news agenda in Greater Manchester.

"I'm also very proud of our weekly titles which continue to serve their communities so well. This is a very exciting time for our newspapers and I'm looking forward to being part of the team driving for a successful future."

Georgina Harvey, managing director of Trinity Mirror Regionals, said: "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Maria as the editor of the Manchester Evening News.

"This iconic newspaper has a rich and important heritage and Maria's passion and experience will guide the title – across all platforms – to further and future success."

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