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.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: From staff to the food, this north-east place is ‘summit’ else
February 23, 2020
REVIEW: Turkish Kitchen on Aberdeen’s esplanade is a ‘shore’ thing
December 15, 2019
REVIEW: There’s a treat in store for diners at the The Esslemont Bar and Restaurant
October 21, 2019
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Tuk into delicious Indian street food at Union Square
September 29, 2019
Restaurant review: Ahoy, come gather at The Captain’s Table in the Broch
September 1, 2019
David Knight: Get out and do some Dolphin spotting…while you still can.
May 13, 2019
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Take-home puds and play area are main attractions at Mains of Balquharn
May 9, 2019
Fine dining at Crowne Plaza is runaway success
February 10, 2019
So now I’ve retired. What next? Does Stayin’ Alive hold the answer?
February 4, 2019
Too old to drive – when do we know it’s time to pack up after what happened to HRH?
January 28, 2019
Dying is a costly business – a business a lot of people are making good money out of…
January 21, 2019
How free speech has become a hostage of extremists in Brexit war
January 14, 2019
A weighty problem? Yes, but it’s all down to will power
January 7, 2019
Santa helped me unwrap a dementia puzzle
December 17, 2018
Better food for prisoners while victims suffer leaves a nasty taste in the mouth
December 10, 2018
All that pill-popping when a brisk walk might do the trick
December 3, 2018
Prof Morag Redford: A lesson in how to find more teachers
November 20, 2018
Up, up and away – is this the new “wow” factor?
November 19, 2018
Why whistleblowers must stay in tune with the public
November 12, 2018
David Knight: I am appalled by social media lynchmob mentality which has crept into our lives
October 15, 2018
A battle with prostate cancer opened my eyes to challenges facing our NHS heroes
October 8, 2018
Review: Mamma mia, Da Giorgio’s a winner
May 20, 2017
Potarch Restaurant: A slice of history with your lunch
April 16, 2017
Haughton Arms: A tasty night-time feast from the east
February 23, 2017