The BBC has officially announced that its prominent digital publication, The Editors blog, is relocating to a new online home within the broader BBC News website. As of Thursday, April 18, 2013, the blog will be hosted at a new web address as part of ongoing updates and structural alignments across the corporation’s digital platforms.
The announcement, published by the blog’s host at 14:00 UK time, marks a transitional milestone for the site, which has long served as a key channel for transparency, editorial discussion, and public engagement regarding BBC journalism and broadcasting standards. Readers and regular followers of the blog who attempt to access the legacy page will now find a redirection notice informing them of the shift to the updated URL on the BBC News domain.
While the original hosting location will cease to receive new updates or editorial content following the migration, the BBC has confirmed that the legacy page will remain accessible in its current state. By keeping the archival content intact, the corporation ensures that past posts, historical discussions, and previous editorial commentary remain available for public reference, research, and institutional transparency.
The move forms part of a broader, continuous effort by the BBC to streamline its digital architecture and improve the user experience across its extensive network of news blogs, topical commentary pages, and online resources. The Editors blog has historically functioned as an essential bridge between the public and the inner workings of the BBC’s newsrooms, addressing complaints, explaining editorial decision-making, and discussing the complex ethical and practical challenges involved in modern journalism.
As part of the transition to the new web address, readers will continue to have access to a wide array of features associated with the blog, including archival materials, topical posts, category breakdowns, and information on regular contributors. The relocation also aligns the blog more closely with the core BBC News architecture, making it easier for audiences navigating the main news portal to discover editorial insights and discussions alongside standard news reports.
The BBC encourages regular subscribers, followers, and casual readers to update their bookmarks, RSS feeds, and links to ensure uninterrupted access to future posts and updates from The Editors. While the look and location of the blog may be shifting to its new digital home, its core mission of engaging with audiences on matters of editorial integrity and news coverage remains unchanged.