Solo cyclist is a money-spinner for war-torn country

In recent weeks I have been following the progress of my colleague Alasdair Fraser who pedalled the incredible total of… Read more Solo cyclist is a money-spinner for war-torn country

Lay off Loch Ness!

It was always going to generate headlines when an American travel writer posted on Facebook that he was unimpressed by… Read more Lay off Loch Ness!

This must have been his worst nightmare – I mean he was enjoying a nice family break in Scarborough when… Read more “I was mistaken for a murder suspect”

Another of those crimes that seem so senseless and the culprits probably had no idea that there actions could seriously… Read more Raiders strike at the Sea Life Centre

I was reminded of this story when a few of my friends were posting about this year’s Download Festival which… Read more Reunion for Angels?

As a reporter there are always times when you question the judgement of your editors and this was a classic… Read more Two missed splashes

It would appear that Ukraine has moved down the newslist, as the war relentlessly drags on, but I am still… Read more City surgeon sees a change in war zone

The first of two versions of the splash together with the colour piece I wrote about the horse fair in… Read more Stand off

After events this week I was reminded of previous occasions where I have had to visit Travellers’ camps beginning with… Read more Travellers move on to housing estate

Parkrun in doubt as Travellers arrive at former golf course location When groups of Travellers arrive in any community it… Read more ‘Out of bounds’