Naval Newspaper Journalist. Mostly tabloid, sometimes broadsheet. Spectator columnist. Specialise in submarine warfare.
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Joined August 2009
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So upset that legendary journalist Annette Witheridge has died far too young. She told the story of how she co-ordinated the Central Park photo of ex-Prince Andrew with Epstein here: mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/insi…
'Russian arrival' among migrants who reached British shores sparks spying fears - my story with @MarkHookham mol.im/a/16163269 via dailym.ai/android
Shaken but not sacked - my story with @jeromestarkey: Daniel Craig's role as honorary Royal Navy commander saved by The Sun thesun.co.uk/news/40077284/d…
Sublime - journalism at its finest 🤣
Five-star story on How To Do Journalism from @HadleyFreeman in her Sunday Times column today. Trebles all round.
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Today we celebrate World Press Freedom Day, sponsored by UNESCO. Unfortunately, this right is often violated, sometimes flagrantly, sometimes in hidden ways. Let us remember the many journalists and reporters who are victims of war and violence.
Nuclear submarine sets Royal Navy record for longest patrol after 205 days - my story with @jeromestarkey: thesun.co.uk/news/38863010/n…
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Today the @DailyMail published the findings of my two-year investigation "The Brass Pass" into the hidden epidemic of domestic abuse suffered by military wives and girlfriends.
A dossier of 52 cases reveals torture by Army men against their wives.
Militrary wives tortured by Army husbands using battlefield methods. My story in today's Mail on Sunday. If you've been a victim of the MoD's "nasty, big secret", please contact campaigner @NataliePage: dailymail.co.uk/news/article…
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Well this is interesting.
🚨 A sanctioned Russian oil tanker LITEYNYI PROSPECT is chugging don the Channel the day after Kier Starmer warned boats like this in UK waters would be boarded.
Currently off Eastbourne. Will Poole or Lympstone prove more challenging?
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Germany to the rescue. (That's what allies are for).
Germany is increasing its military presence in the North Atlantic under NATO.
As the UK deploys HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean, German frigate Sachsen will take over from HMS Dragon as NATO maritime task group flagship - an expression of the close 🇩🇪🇬🇧 partnership.
ALT German frigate Sachsen pictured in January 2026.
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“We’ll be leaving in the very near future,”President Trump tells @dannyctkemp about Iran.
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A reminder... without women, there was no Bletchley Park.
By January 1945, women made up 75% of the workforce, taking on roles across almost every level of the organisation - from operators and linguists to engineers and analysts. Their contribution reflected a wider shift across wartime Britain, where millions of women stepped into vital roles in industry and the armed forces.
Yet despite their expertise and dedication, many faced official and societal scepticism and barriers to progression - particularly in technical and senior positions.
Today, we celebrate their skill, resilience and lasting impact. Discover their stories and the difference they made by visiting Bletchley Park.
#BletchleyPark #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #GiveToGain
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🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED 🧊 ICEX 2026 is underway as of yesterday & for the first time ever the camp is named for Balao-class submarine SS-327)
🧊 Ice Camp Boarfish
Submarines participating are:
🧊 Los Angeles-class USS Santa Fe (SSN 763)
🧊 Virginia-class USS Delaware (SSN 791)
Telegraph's Tom Sharpe breaks several hard news angles with this column: 1. Anson no longer in Australia, and 2. Prince of Wales at less than five days notice to sail.
telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stripped of the title of vice admiral. My Sun story with @jeromestarkey: Andrew is stripped of last military title in another embarrassing blow thesun.co.uk/royals/37631108…
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Russian Navy Project 636.3 Improved Kilo-class attack submarine Novorossiysk (B-261) southbound under the Great Belt Bridge in Denmark - October 14, 2025
SRC: FB- Under Broen
Looking forward to judging a bumper crop of journalists for this year's writing award...
The @MaritimeFounUK is delighted to announce the nominees for this year’s #Maritime #Media #Awards, which are taking place on Thursday, 20 November at Six Park Place, #London.
Discover the full list of nominations:
maritimefoundation.uk/news/n…
No Royal Navy SSNs at sea, let alone one protecting deployed carrier HMS Prince of Wales. My @TheSun story with Alex West: thesun.co.uk/news/35985716/r…