There is a rumour doing the rounds of Fleet Street this afternoon that former Telegraph editor Tony Gallagher is going back to the Mail as joint Deputy Editor.

Guido heard it on the grapevine….

UPDATE: Confirmed.

Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre: “It’s great news that Tony has decided to come back to his spiritual home.  He is a highly talented professional journalist who will be a welcome addition to Associated’s team of unrivalled senior executives.”
  
Gallagher: “I am delighted to be joining the Daily Mail.  My huge admiration for Paul Dacre is well known and I am greatly looking forward to joining his outstanding team.”

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