Newspapers
Originally trained as a newspaper journalist, I have written for most of the national newspapers in England. The range of topics has been as varied as the newspapers, covering everything from rioting medical students to drunken goldfish, taking in national disasters, politics, finance, travel, business and showbusiness. Sadly, many of the cuttings were (accidentally) thrown out in one house move, but here are some that survived…

Blazing riot hits Cannes
Daily Mail
“Riot police came under a hail of firecrackers,
smoke bombs and bags of artificial blood
on the boulevards where the beautiful people
usually attract all the attention.” read article

Detective stalks corridors of industry
Independent on Sunday
“Assuming the role of the Hercule Poirot of the factory floor, Sir John will be looking at six different companies – all facing crucial decisions.” read article

Dead fish leave Chaka with a chip
Daily Mail
“The galaxy of stars planned for the final night of the San Remo Music Festival weren’t twinkling quite as they should have been.” read article

Requiem for John Lennon
Liverpool Echo
“Even though Lennon was killed half a world away, in death, as in life, he brought importance and attention to Liverpool.” read article