I am an online, print and radio journalist and sub-editor covering business, local and general news. I am a full-time sub-editor with The Times & The Sunday Times and a journalist with News Associates. Previously I worked in news production at LBC Radio and as a freelance business journalist for Raconteur Media. I can speak Italian at a basic level of proficiency.
World leaders praise Donald Trump on return to White House
World leaders including the Israeli prime minister have congratulated Donald Trump after his victory in the 2024 US election on Wednesday morning.
Benjamin Netanyahu praised the Republican on his “historic” return to the presidency and emphasised the alliance between Israel and the United States.
He wrote on X: “Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!
“Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between I...
US stocks and Bitcoin reach record high as Donald Trump claims victory
The value of the New York Stock Exchange and Bitcoin have reached record levels and the dollar has soared after Donald Trump was announced as the next president.
The cryptocurrency reached its highest value to date, more than $75,000 (£58,000), on Wednesday morning, while the dollar reached its highest value on the dollar index since March, its largest increase in a day since the Brexit referendum in June 2016.
The index compares the dollar with a basket of important currencies such as the po...
Republicans seize control of the Senate and close in on US Congress
The Republican Party has gained control of the United States Senate and is closing in on overall control of Congress with seats in the House of Representatives are yet to be announced.
President-elect Donald Trump’s party now have 52 of the 100 seats in the Senate, which was a loose Democratic majority before the election, including four independent senators such as Bernie Sanders.
Of the 33 seats being contested, three have switched to Republican including Ohio, a key seat, as well as West V...
LIVE BLOG: London Elections 2024
A live blog covering the results from the London elections including the mayor of London and London Assembly - latest coverage for the Londoner websites #LondonersVite2024
Tango dancers shake up Kings Cross with free milonga magic
The dance charity Queer Tango London (QTL) hosted a class for those who had never tried Argentine tango before at the Coal Drops Yard shopping plaza in north London, on Saturday.
Another session will be held from 2:30pm on Saturday, August 24 as part of the Summer Sounds festival.
One attendee, Mark Bradshaw, said: “It was really fun. With a friend I had learnt a few basic steps but I really knew nothing."
5 ways AI is helping businesses hire better – and two ways it isn’t
Artificial intelligence has supercharged recruitment, helping job hunters to improve their CVs and recruiters to identify the best candidates. But there are issues lurking beneath the surface. But how is AI changing recruitment for the better? And is it perhaps a hindrance?
Britain’s worst house? Fire-damaged property with skip in garden on sale as ‘fantastic investment’ for £20,000
A fire-damaged boarded up house in Durham with pictures on the listing showing a mattress-filled skip in the garden is being sold as a fix-up ‘project’ with a £20,000 auction guide price.
At a premium: the rising value of health cover as a benefit
As NHS waiting lists lengthen and the cost-of-living crisis precludes most Britons from paying for fast medical treatment, private health insurance is becoming a key recruitment and retention tool.
Woman and jealous boyfriend jailed for ‘honeytrap’ shooting of lover in south London
A woman who lured her ex into a ‘honeytrap’ murder at the hands of her new lover has been jailed for 30 years.
Harriet, The Artist
I spoke to Harriet Bone, a young Portsmouth-based figurative artist, about her life, artwork, and the challenges of navigating the art world.
Scoop: The Upcoming Film About Prince Andrew’s Newsnight Interview
The story of how BBC Newsnight producers secured the monumental interview with Prince Andrew that took the internet by storm is to be dramatised in an upcoming film: Scoop!
Surge Presents: The Vice-Chancellor Interview 2021
The University of Southampton's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mark E Smith, joined Kendall Field-Pellow on Surge Radio for The Vice-Chancellor Interview to talk about how Covid19 has affected the University and more.
Recorded: 25/02/2021
Catching up with Steffan Powell (from BBC Newsbeat)
Liv Perry and Kenny Field caught up with BBC Newsbeat's Steffan Powell and chatted about visiting Southampton as well as his broadcasting career.
YouTubers on Strike… What’s with the Walkout?
YouTube users are going on strike this week, urging people to avoid the platform... Find out why #YoutubeWalkout #ContentCreators
Surge Presents: The Vice Chancellor Interview 2020
The University of Southampton's new Vice Chancellor, Professor Mark E Smith, Joined Tom Clabon and Kendall Field-Pellow on Surge Radio for The Vice Chancellor Interview.