Simon Duke is the TV & Showbiz Editor at ChronicleLive. With a keen focus on hospitality, leisure, and entertainment, he covers a wide range of topics including TV shows, celebrities, music, and the vibrant nightlife scene in Newcastle. Simon's insights and expertise have been featured in notable publications such as The Times, The Telegraph, and OK! Magazine.
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Simon Duke's coverage is heavily focused on entertainment news, particularly related to television shows and personalities. Given this focus, he will likely be most responsive to pitches that offer exclusive interviews or behind-the-scenes insights into popular UK TV programs such as BBC shows, The Voice UK, Masked Singer, Vera, and EastEnders.
As his geographic focus is local to the United Kingdom with a specific mention of Newcastle Upon Tyne, consider pitching stories that have a connection to this area or featuring local talents from there. Additionally, providing unique angles or insider information about upcoming episodes or events related to the mentioned TV programs may increase the chances of capturing Simon's interest in your pitch.
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By: Simon Duke
Ellie Goulding appeared on the Main Stage on Saturday for day two of Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland
By: Simon Duke
A retailer loved by shoppers of all ages is set to close the doors on one of its stores in the North East
By: Simon Duke
The opening of the Northumberland Haunted Museum has already sparked a lot of curiosity and excitement online
By: Simon Duke
Spud Bros Express will indeed open in the Newcastle area next month after teaser signs were spotted by locals
By: Simon Duke
Robson Green took a break from filming his new BBC detective drama to enjoy some ice cream in Northumberland
By: Simon Duke
North East singer and former Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett with play a huge role in Take That's new Circus tour
By: Simon Duke
Durham Pride 2026 looks set to draw a large crowd to the city on both Friday and Saturday for big celebrations
By: Simon Duke
Spud Bros Express are expanding all the time and will soon open their first ever counter on Tyneside
By: Simon Duke
Must have brand P Louise now has a concession inside the Metrocentre in Gateshead for the first time
By: Simon Duke
Since opening earlier this month new sandwich shop Uncle's has been a roaring success up by the coast
