List of Manchester Evening News Journalists and Reporters

1. Adam Maidment

Designation Senior Community Reporter Author Bio Senior What's On and LGBTQ+ reporter at @MENnewsdesk. @the_jdf and @NewsAssociates alumni. views mine. he/him
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2. Alex James

Designation Football Writer Author Bio Content Editor & Writer at Manchester Evening News | Ex Burnley FC writer at Lancs Live | All opinions my own
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3. Alex Scapens

Designation Senior Reporter Author Bio MEN Media reporter for the Stockport Express covering crime, fire, central Stockport and a bit of everything. Fan of snakes. Call 2112083
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4. Alice McKeegan

Designation Football Editor Author Bio Football editor of @MENnewsdesk. Member of @commongoalorg
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5. Amy Walker

Designation Court Reporter Author Bio Court Reporter for @MENnewsdesk Facebook - facebook.com/amywalkerMEN/ Views my own DMs open/email me ????
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6. Andrew Bardsley

Designation Court Reporter Author Bio Court reporter for @MENnewsdesk
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7. Andrew Stuart

Designation Multimedia Editor Author Bio Accidental goat correspondent | Everton | Instagram - @andrewstuart1
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8. Andy Cronshaw

Designation Wine Columnist Author Bio Wine columnist for the Manchester Evening News but much more usually sub-editor for print. Views entirely my own.
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9. Ashlie Blakey

Designation Early Morning Breaking News Reporter Author Bio Early morning breaking news reporter for @MENnewsdesk ???? / DM me or email me on ****@reachplc.com
Twitter @ashlieblakey (1.7K Followers) Get Email Contact

10. Azkha Khokhar

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11. Ben Arnold

Designation Reporter Author Bio Food & Drink, and What’s On reporter at the Manchester Evening News (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/)
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12. Ben Blosse

Designation Content Editor Author Bio Content editor @MENnewsdesk. AFC. Email: ****@reachplc.com
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13. Beth Abbit

Designation South Manchester Reporter Author Bio ????️ Journalist @MENnewsdesk. ???? Mancunian Way newsletter editor. Regional Press Awards Feature Writer of the Year.
Twitter @BethAbbitMEN Get Email Contact

14. Bethan Shufflebotham

Designation Senior Journalist Author Bio Lifestyle blogger obsessed with dogs and leopard print ???? Reach PLC Regional Lead for Fashion & Beauty✨????????‍???? TeamDogs Editor ????
Twitter @beffshuff (5.8K Followers) Get Email Contact

15. Caitlin Griffin

Designation Content Creator Author Bio Content Creator @MENnewsdesk???? previously @irishexaminer and @spinsouthwest ???? Manchester ???? ****@reachplc.com
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16. Chris Gee

Designation Local Democracy Reporter Author Bio Local democracy reporter for @MENnewsdesk covering Bolton and Bury in partnership with @BBC. Views are mine. Got a story? Contact ****@reachplc.com
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17. Chris Ostick

Designation Assistant Sports Editor and Print Publishing Editor Author Bio Writing about all things Lancashire CCC and cricket. Also Deputy Head of Regionals Print (Sport), Reachplc. Views all my own.
Twitter @LancscricketMEN Get Email Contact

18. Chris Osuh

Designation Manchester Life Editor Author Bio Manchester Life Editor@MENNewsdesk. Editing a lot, writing a bit, tweeting now and then.
Twitter @ChrisOsuhMEN Get Email Contact

19. Chris Slater

Designation Reporter, My Stockport Author Bio Stockport reporter for the @MENnewsdesk Also cover news from across Greater Manchester. Got a story? DMs open or you can email me ****@men-news.co.uk
Twitter @chrisslaterMEN Get Email Contact

20. Damon Wilkinson

Designation Reporter Author Bio Reporter @MENnewsdesk
Twitter @DamonWilkinson6 Get Email Contact

21. Daniel J. McLaughlin

Designation Podcast Producer and Senior Journalist Author Bio Award-winning 'podcast guy' at Reach. Stand-up poet. Academic. Writer of ‘Doctor Who: Bigger on the Inside for 60 years’ for @DailyMirror. Trans rights, obvs.
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22. Dan Murphy

Designation Football Writer Author Bio This is the start of what was. @Shackites.
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23. Declan Carey

Designation Local Democracy Reporter Author Bio Journalist at the Manchester Evening News covering Rochdale and Stockport. Ex-Daily Express. Get in touch: ****@reachplc.com
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24. Dianne Bourne

Designation Lifestyle Editor Author Bio Media maven. Lifestyle Editor @MENnewsdesk. My views events/reviews/theatre/tourism/TV etc ???? ****@reachplc.com Insta: thediannebourne
Twitter @diannebourne (20.7K Followers) Get Email Contact

25. Emily Heward

Designation Audience Editor Author Bio Network What’s On Editor at Reach. Previously @citylifemanc editor @MENnewsdesk
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26. Emma Gill

Designation Family and Kids Writer Author Bio News, events, things to do and advice for Manchester families from the Manchester Evening News
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27. Ethan Davies

Designation Reporter Author Bio Man about town for @MENNewsdesk. Own views.
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28. Fionnula Hainey

Designation National Editor Author Bio National Editor at the Manchester Evening News @MENnewsdesk
Twitter @fionnula_hainey (637 Followers) Get Email Contact

29. Gary Bainbridge

Designation Newsletters Editor Author Bio Writer. Occasional podcast guest. Chief boss, @BusStopEdit. Judge, British Pie Awards/your lifestyle. I have made hating the film Elf my whole personality.
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30. George Lythgoe

Designation Reporter Author Bio Local Democracy Reporter for @MENnewsdesk in partnership with @BBCNews Email: ****@reachplc.com
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31. George Smith

Designation Senior Football Writer Author Bio Senior football writer for the Manchester Evening News, covering Manchester United, part of Reach PLC. Co-host @Champchatpod24. Views are my own.
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32. Helena Vesty

Designation News Reporter Author Bio Health & soc care correspondent @MENnewsdesk ???? Chat @bbc5live @TimesRadio @TheNewsAgents ???? Young Journo of Year @regpressawards nominee ????️ DMs/email me ????
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33. Imogen clyde-smith

Designation Reporter Author Bio Reporter @MENnewsdesk. Email: ****@reachplc.com
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34. Isaac Johnson

Designation Football Writer Author Bio Football writer for the Manchester Evening News covering #mufc & #mcfc. Views my own etc.
Twitter @isaacjohnsonMEN Get Email Contact

35. Jack Flintham

Designation Trends Football Writer Author Bio Senior Football Trends Writer @ManUtdMEN and @ManCityMEN. Formerly SEO Writer @LincsLive. Bylines in @DailyMirror and @dailystar. Views are my own.
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36. James Holt

Designation Senior Reporter Author Bio Senior reporter @MENnewsdesk | NCTJ Gold ⭐️ | Bylines: Mirror, Express, Star & more | Broadcast journalism graduate | ????️‍???? Opinions own.
Twitter @jameshjourno (4.9K Followers) Get Email Contact

37. Jenna Campbell

Designation What’s On Editor Author Bio What’s On Editor @MENnewsdesk @CityLifeManc | Proud Northerner | co-founder & editor @nrthlass
Twitter @jennacampbell93 (2.5K Followers) Get Email Contact

38. Jessica Sansome

Designation Search and Trends Journalist Author Bio Senior journalist. TV and showbiz @MENnewsdesk ???? Formerly search and trends. Nottingham at heart.
Twitter @jesssansome (908 Followers) Get Email Contact

39. Joseph Bray

Designation Manchester City Writer Author Bio Manchester City Writer - @ManCityMEN #mcfc | Reluctant #OAFC fan | MCR ????
Twitter @_joebray (10.6K Followers) Get Email Contact

40. John Scheerhout

Designation Crime Reporter Author Bio Crime reporter at the Manchester Evening News and author of Lured to Their Deaths. Socially distant
Twitter @johnscheerhout (6.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

41. John Shammas

Designation Executive Editor Author Bio Executive Editor, @MENnewsdesk ???????? ????????
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42. Joseph Timan

Designation Local Democracy Reporter Author Bio Politics writer for the Manchester Evening News. DMs open. Email: ****@reachplc.com ????✡️????️‍????
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43. Justin Connolly

Designation Print Designer and Writer Author Bio Designer and writer for Reach plc’s regional newspapers.
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44. Kieran Isgin

Designation Journalist Author Bio Journalist working from my sofa @MENnewsdesk I occasionally write about the Cost of Living, video games and tech ????????????????****@reachplc.com ✉️
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45. Kim Pilling

Designation Journalist Author Bio North West of England reporter for the Press Association
Twitter @kimpilling1 (362 Followers) Get Email Contact

46. Lee Grimsditch

Designation Nostalgia Writer Author Bio Nostalgia writer for the Manchester Evening News. Nostalgia or history related story you want to share? Email ****@reachplc.com
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47. Lee Swettenham

Designation Deputy Football Editor Author Bio Deputy football editor at the Manchester Evening News (@MENnewsdesk). Views my own.
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48. Liam Wood

Designation Sports Journalist Author Bio Sports journalist | @ManUtdMEN @ManCityMEN PA coverage for Grimsby Town FC Village cricketer and footballer | 57/92
Twitter @ldw1988 (39 Followers) Get Email Contact

49. Liam Corless

Designation Associate Football Editor Author Bio Former associate football editor at the MEN. Ex-Mirror and other Reach nationals. Now freelance and trying new stuff. Contact: ****@live.com
Twitter @liamcorless (2.7K Followers) Get Email Contact

50. Lisa Meakin

Designation Local Democracy Reporter Twitter @LisaMeakin2 Get Email Contact

51. Liv Clarke

Designation Tourism Writer Author Bio Tourism Writer @MENnewsdesk | Speaks ???????????????? (sort of) | Get in touch ???? ****@reachplc.com | All views my own
Twitter @liv_clarke_ (1K Followers) Get Email Contact

52. Lucy Varley

Designation Editor Author Bio Mama bear???? Commercial Editor @MENnewsdesk/Reach. Previous award-winning features editor @cavendishpress. Author. Tea addict. Book obsessive.
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53. Lyell Tweed

Designation Senior Reporter Author Bio Media and Comms for @greatermcr @MayorofGM, former journalist at MEN + Bolton News - snooker, darts, and the EFL - ****@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Twitter @lyell_tweed (1.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

54. Matthew Abbott

Designation Sports Club Reporter Author Bio US Sports @MirrorSport @ExpressUSSport
Twitter @mattabbott_ (539 Followers) Get Email Contact

55. Michael Fitzpatrick

Designation News and Sport Page Editor Author Bio News and sport page editor for the Manchester Evening News. Views my own.
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56. Neal Keeling

Designation Chief Reporter Author Bio Manchester Evening News chief reporter since 2010. Joined MEN in 1987 on free transfer. Previous clubs Bolton Evening News 1984-87; Radcliffe Times 1982-84;
Twitter @NealkeelingMEN Get Email Contact

57. Nick Jackson

Designation Reporter Author Bio Nick Jackson - MEN journalist. Views are my own
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58. Nicole Wootton-Cane

Designation Reporter Author Bio Senior Reporter & MCR enthusiast @MENnewsdesk????| 2020 Orwell Prize nominee with Manchester @guardian team | She/her | ****@reachplc.com
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59. Paige Oldfield

Designation Senior Reporter and Features Writer Author Bio Real Life features writer @MENnewsdesk. Send human interest stories to ****@reachplc.com
Twitter @journo_paige (2K Followers) Get Email Contact

60. Paul Britton

Designation Reporter Author Bio Journalist. Manchester Evening News.
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61. Paul Gallagher

Designation Digital Innovations Editor Author Bio Journalist. Executive Editor (Digital Development), Reach PLC regional news titles
Twitter @pdgallagher (4.1K Followers) Get Email Contact

62. Phoebe Jobling

Designation Property Writer Author Bio Property Writer @MENnewsdesk. Also cover TV and Celebrity news. Senior reporter. Views are my own. ???? - ****@reachplc.com
Twitter @pvjourno (1.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

63. Rachel Pugh

Designation Fashion, Shopping and Affiliates Editor Author Bio Fashion, Beauty and Affiliates Editor @MENnewsdesk. Also features in @DailyMirror. Prev Night Ed @ok_magazine and Social Head at @tyla. ****@reachplc.com
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64. Ramazani Mwamba

Designation Reporter Author Bio Reporter for @MENnewsdesk. Email: ****@reachplc.com Views are my own.
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65. Rebecca Day

Designation Content Editor Author Bio Content editor @Mennewsdesk
Twitter @RebeccaDayMEN Get Email Contact

66. Richard Fay

Designation Senior Manchester United Reporter Author Bio Senior football writer for the Manchester Evening News | @RobRyanRed podcast | Views are my own ???????????????????????????? #WxmAFC
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67. Rob Williams

Designation Night Editor Author Bio Night Editor, Manchester Evening News. Formerly @Independent.
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68. Ross Jackson

Designation Sport Content Editor Author Bio Sport Content Editor at the Manchester Evening News @ManUtdMEN and @ManCityMEN. Previously @Goal and @90min_Football. Lover of Champ Man 01/02 and quiche. UTB.
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69. Saima Akhtar

Designation Head of Content Author Bio NCTJ Gold Standard Journalist & freelance writer
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70. Sam Yarwood

Designation Audience Editor and Engagement Producer Author Bio Manchester Evening News/MyBrands audience editor, pole fitness fan, darts player and Brownie/Rainbow leader. I like to keep busy... ****@reachplc.com
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71. Samuel Luckhurst

Designation Chief Manchester United Writer Author Bio Chief Manchester United writer for the Manchester Evening News.
Twitter @samuelluckhurst (634K Followers) Get Email Contact

72. Sarah Lester

Designation Editor Author Bio Editor, Manchester Evening News.
Twitter @sarahllester (3.9K Followers) Get Email Contact

73. Sean Hansford

Designation Photographer Author Bio Photographer for @MENnewsdesk . Views are my own. ????⚪️
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74. Shawna Healey

Designation Commerce Writer Author Bio Double award-winning journo. Was legacy verified. Affiliates and reviews writer at the MEN. Email me at ****@reachplc.com. Views my own.
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75. Simon Bajkowski

Designation Sports Reporter Author Bio Chief Manchester City writer for the Manchester Evening News. DMs open for news and views. Also on FB and Insta: www.instagram.com/simon_bajkowski/
Twitter @spbajko (55.6K Followers) Get Email Contact

76. Simon Coyle

Designation Content Editor and Head of Search and SEO Author Bio Content Editor | Head of Search at the Manchester Evening News @mennewsdesk. Views my own
Twitter @simon_coyle (1.5K Followers) Get Email Contact

77. Sophie Halle Richards

Designation Content Editor Author Bio Content Editor @MENnewsdesk - ???? ****@reachplc.com
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78. Steven Railston

Designation Senior Writer Author Bio Senior Manchester United writer @MENnewsdesk. Contact: ****@reachplc.com. My views.
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79. Stuart Pike

Designation Reporter Author Bio Comms professional. Originally from the South Coast, I moved to the north west in 2003 in search of pies.
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80. Thomas George

Designation Reporter Author Bio Reporter @MENnewsdesk. Email: ****@reachplc.com
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81. Todd Fitzgerald

Designation Executive Editor Author Bio Executive editor, Manchester Evening News
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82. Tom Bramwell

Designation Rugby League Reporter Author Bio Rugby League, M.E.N. : ****@trinitymirror.com
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83. Tyrone Marshall

Designation Senior Football Writer Author Bio ✍️ ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? at the Manchester Evening News ???????? Salopian exiled in the north
Twitter @TyMarshall_MEN Get Email Contact

84. Seamus McDonnell

Designation Contributor Twitter @JustSeamus Get Email Contact