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Oct 251 min read
A Fair bit of History
It may be one of the oldest fairs in the UK, with its origins dating back to the early 13th century, but last week was my first visit to...
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Jul 191 min read
At Your Service
My job often results in me having a ringside seat to events that I wouldn't otherwise witness, which is a fortunate and fantastic part of...
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May 21 min read
'X' Marks the Box
I love quirkiness and I think it's a quality that is typically British. That eccentricity always seems to have been prevalent when it...
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Apr 191 min read
On The Ball
It was a real pleasure to cover the Patrick and Frances Connolly (PFC) Trust's annual Green and Blue Ball last weekend. Hartlepool...
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Apr 121 min read
A Perfect Stage
It was lovely to be back at the Hippodrome Theatre in Darlington earlier this week to attend a Mini Mela event taking place there. The...
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Apr 51 min read
From Boro With Love
Donning a nice shirt, proper trousers and leather shoes, last week saw me make a return to the wedding photography circuit. It's not an...
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Dec 28, 20231 min read
Entering the Year of the Dragon
As 2023 comes to a close, I have put together a selection of my favourite images from the year. From news and sport to corporate and PR...
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Sep 14, 20231 min read
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Since I first came to the North East in 2003 I've had a strong connection with the Great North Run. I ran in it for seven consecutive...
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Sep 7, 20231 min read
All in a day's work
It was great to be working for my old newspaper, The Northern Echo, over the weekend. I spent 12 happy years there as a staff...
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Aug 11, 20231 min read
The Entertainers
It's been a quiet time for me work wise lately, possibly due to it being the summer holidays. This lull however, allowed me to go to the...
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Jul 10, 20231 min read
Ships Ahoy
The Tall Ships Races made a return to Hartlepool this weekend for the first time since 2010. The four day event included live...
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Jun 30, 20231 min read
Demolition Man
With the explosive downfall of Redcar power station yesterday, almost two years of demolition work has come to an end with all of the...
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Jun 27, 20231 min read
Freaky Friday
I have had some long working days over the years but last Friday I accumulated some 14 hours. Variety once again was paramount, beginning...
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Apr 28, 20231 min read
And the Winner is…
Last Thursday evening I donned my black suit and tie to attend an awards event. This has become a more regular occurrence over the last...
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Jun 10, 20221 min read
A Week in the Life
'No two days are the same' perfectly sums up my job and is paramount to keeping it interesting. To me, the greatest skill for a...
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Mar 18, 20221 min read
Art Beat
A few images taken not so long ago for @MbroCouncil of the 'Beating Heart Middlesbrough' art installation. It has been set up at Church...
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Jan 31, 20221 min read
Double first to start '22
A look back at earlier this month to my first wedding of the year which saw couple Chris and Aryanna tie the knot at The Devonshire Arms,...
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Jan 17, 20191 min read
Mixing with the Stars
A fantastic shoot with Bollywood-star Preeti Desai recently as she returned to her home town of Middlesbrough for the Christmas period. A...
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Mar 21, 20163 min read
Derby Daze
During the 12 years I have lived and worked in the North East, I have had the privilege of covering most of the Tyne-Wear derbies over...
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Jan 18, 20163 min read
Love Hate Relationship
Over the years, I have been to court hundreds of times. Not as the defendant I stress, but as the press photographer skulking outside...
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