Meet the Team

Sarah has over 15 years of experience in regional journalism. A Newcastle native, she is passionate about holding institutions to account and telling the human stories behind the headlines.

James oversees day-to-day coverage and mentors junior reporters. He specialises in local government and has broken several significant stories about planning and council decisions.

Priya leads the digital strategy, ensuring stories reach readers across all platforms. She brings expertise in data journalism and audience engagement.

Tom covers crime, policing, and the courts across Northumbria, attending hearings daily and maintaining close relationships with law enforcement sources.

Amy covers healthcare, the NHS, and public health across the North East, with a particular interest in mental health services and social care provision.

Danny covers Newcastle United home and away, alongside grassroots football, rugby, cricket, and athletics across the region.

Eleanor covers arts, entertainment, food and drink, and lifestyle, championing the North East's vibrant creative scene.

Michael covers local government, regional politics, and the business landscape, scrutinising public spending and tracking economic trends.

Laura tells the stories of the people and communities that make Newcastle special - from grassroots campaigns to local heroes and neighbourhood events.

Ryan's images bring Newcastle's stories to life. With a background in photojournalism, he captures everything from match days at St James' Park to community events and breaking news scenes.