Gary Thompson, Associate Editor (Digital) of The Sun, has left News International to set up his own press and PR agency.

Having joined the company in 1993, he previously held positions including Senior Associate Editor of News of the World. Thompson has set up two agencies, W1 Features Agency and Gary Thompson Media, both Soho-based and currently up and running. W1 Features is a traditional press agency supplying the nationals, whilst Gary Thompson Media is a media consultancy offering advice on public relations, digital strategy and media training.