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Lions, Tigers and Black Cats
It was great to be back covering football and rugby this weekend after a number of weeks since my last foray into the sporting world....
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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...
Oct 25, 20241 min read
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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...
Jul 19, 20241 min read
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'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...
May 2, 20241 min read
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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...
Apr 19, 20241 min read
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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...
Apr 12, 20241 min read
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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...
Apr 5, 20241 min read
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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...
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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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...
Sep 14, 20231 min read
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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...
Sep 7, 20231 min read
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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...
Aug 11, 20231 min read
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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...
Jul 10, 20231 min read
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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...
Jun 30, 20231 min read
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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...
Jun 27, 20231 min read
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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...
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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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...
Jun 10, 20221 min read
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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...
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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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,...
Jan 31, 20221 min read
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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...
Jan 17, 20191 min read
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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...
Mar 21, 20163 min read
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