Alton joins PCC

As Roger's recent missives make clear, journalistic standards are a top priority for the Obs editor. And lo, he has joined the Press Complaints Commission, replacing Sundary Telegraph editor Dominic Lawson, who stood down last year. Acting chairman Robert Pinker says Rog will bring a "robust common sense to our work". Otherwise, as they say, what's the er, point.
(From MediaGuardian.co.uk)