EBAN’s chief reporter Gary Butcher has decided to leave the company, after two years’ hard reporting. Editor Richard Evans said: “Gary came to the company with a tremendous amount of enthusiasm, and this has barely wilted since his first day. “He has hustled and hounded for the exclusive operator stories on which the magazine thrives, and has been a great asset to the magazine and its readers. We shall miss his inimitable presence in the office.” Gary’s replacement will be announced in our September edition.