Deputy Editor, Press and Journal (also leader writer). Worked on title for 21 years, formerly assistant editor and news editor. Previously worked for Express and Star (evening), Wolverhampton, for 16 years as reporter, chief reporter and assistant news editor. Started out on weeklies around Birmingham as a trainee.
David Knight: Council bosses need to act on Raac before Balnagask becomes broken-down ghetto of rebellion overlooking cruise ship harbour
June 1, 2025
3 I went into the kitchen to speak to the chef at The Falls of Feugh after my meal – yes, it was that good
June 1, 2025
David Knight: Jack MacKenzie could have been killed by the chair – it’s time we talked about violence at football matches
May 26, 2025
David Knight: Addams Family values on Aberdeen stage contrasts real-life school chaos
May 18, 2025
David Knight: Torry Raac residents need concrete guarantees they will see meaningful compensation
May 4, 2025
David Knight: No-nonsense lawyer gives me confidence we can finally be rid of Aberdeen bus gates
April 27, 2025
David Knight: Don’t let ugly Kincorth Emirates incident taint flourishing young team backed by freezing granddads – myself included!
April 20, 2025
David Knight: My Aberdeen neighbour gave up on police after break-in as 101 call palaver helps crime flourish
April 13, 2025
6 David Knight: Fittie Airbnbs could be a slippery slope to losing community identity like student-packed Old Aberdeen
April 6, 2025
7 David Knight: Mobile phones can be both a blessing and a curse but regulations around underage usage need to be tightened
March 30, 2025
David Knight: Toxic Town? Why skulduggery and stubborn egos on show in Netflix drama remind me of Aberdeen’s bus gates battle
March 23, 2025
2 David Knight: Will the north-east roll out the red carpet for Trump?
March 16, 2025
David Knight: Return of Tall Ships sent me on a trip through mists of time to chat with Fog on the Tyne singers about 1997 Aberdeen Harbour gig
March 9, 2025
Review: Why ‘I’ll be back soon’ to Westhill’s family-run Garlogie Inn
March 9, 2025
David Knight: I’d rather be an Abermoaner than someone living in denial trying to stop others’ free speech
March 2, 2025
David Knight: Hard-working pensioners have paid their dues – stop trying to milk them dry
February 23, 2025
3 David Knight: Bonkers bus gates fiasco must be brought to an end before more public money is wasted
February 16, 2025
18 David Knight: Police top brass must answer for heartbreaking death of dog injured on duty – and lives must be saved in future
February 9, 2025
2 David Knight: Keith Rollinson’s killer rightly had appeal refused – but teenage thug should be banged up for LONGER
February 2, 2025
3 David Knight: Legal row exposes shambles of Aberdeen’s bus gates – but there’s still time for peace talks
January 26, 2025
4 David Knight: I might buy myself a packet of crisps next time I’m in hospital, to save NHS cash on the stale sandwiches destined for the bin
January 19, 2025
David Knight: Why teenage Elgin killer’s appeal for shorter sentence MUST be refused
January 12, 2025
3 David Knight: Making it to the front of NHS waiting list would be a Christmas miracle for me, but I know others have it much worse
December 22, 2024
David Knight: Murdered Nairn banker’s family deserve more than just a chat with Swinney – the First Minister needs to act
December 15, 2024