Deputy Editor, Press and Journal (also leader writer). Worked on title for 21 years, formerly assistant editor and news editor. Previously worked for Express and Star (evening), Wolverhampton, for 16 years as reporter, chief reporter and assistant news editor. Started out on weeklies around Birmingham as a trainee.
David Knight: How much longer can we ignore packed NHS waiting lists?
January 16, 2022
David Knight: Carelessness and selfishness are still the biggest causes of road accidents
January 9, 2022
David Knight: A ‘Highland’ postcode is a punishment for anyone in the north when ordering online
January 2, 2022
David Knight: Even the most active of minds aren’t guaranteed to stay sharp
December 26, 2021
David Knight: Places and people are impressively adaptable in the face of crisis
December 19, 2021
David Knight: Death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes sadly shows many other children are suffering out of sight
December 12, 2021
David Knight: Both laughter and tears are needed to celebrate a life and mourn a death
December 5, 2021
David Knight: If 40% of people are doing their tax return wrong, maybe we’re not the problem?
November 28, 2021
David Knight: Don’t forget we’re still dodging an invisible enemy
November 21, 2021
David Knight: Looking on the bright side isn’t going to save the planet
November 14, 2021
David Knight: We don’t negotiate or compromise with armrest hogs
November 7, 2021
David Knight: Political greed is bubbling under sympathetic COP26 soundbites
October 31, 2021
David Knight: Dementia imprisons then robs us of comforting memories and hope
October 24, 2021
David Knight: Even TV doctors won’t see patients – why aren’t face-to-face appointments important anymore?
October 17, 2021
David Knight: It’s easy to get carried away and feed the rumour mill
October 11, 2021
David Knight: Covid test certificates are the new throwaway holiday souvenirs
October 3, 2021
David Knight: The uncoordinated UK approach to Covid rules still makes no sense
September 26, 2021
David Knight: Give the oldies a break – we need some perspective on pensioners
September 19, 2021
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David Knight: Bus louts are a fine advert for Covid passports
September 12, 2021
David Knight: I’ll bet even the Queen admired the ingenuity of gulls when visiting Aberdeen
September 5, 2021
David Knight: As the political ‘donkeys’ flounder over Kabul, our military lions step up for them again
August 29, 2021
David Knight: Here’s hoping post-Covid travel is as easy as finding my dream car
August 22, 2021
David Knight: Praying might not be for everyone but acknowledging our worries helps
August 15, 2021
David Knight: Olympic athletes inspire me to try harder but always stay positive
August 8, 2021