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Stephen Rafferty

Former Crime Correspondent

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The Edinburgh Reporter

Preston's Summary

Stephen Rafferty is a former crime correspondent at The Scotsman. He has extensive experience covering a range of topics including corporate finance, entrepreneurship, and the arts, with a particular focus on urban art and street art. Stephen's work has been featured in notable publications such as Deadline News, The Edinburgh Reporter, The Scotsman, and the Daily Mail.

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Geo Focus

Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 65 %
Events: 17 %
Promotional: 6 %
Data Driven: 3 %
Opinion: 3 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporations
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Startups
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Fine Art
  • Urban Art & Street Art

Pitching Insights

Stephen Rafferty’s local focus on Edinburgh and surrounding areas suggests he would be most receptive to pitches related to events, businesses, or personalities within this geographic region. Given his coverage of business and industry news, particularly in the hospitality sector, consider pitching stories about new openings, closures, expansions or any significant developments in Edinburgh's bars/restaurants.

Additionally, Stephen covers sports events and entertainment news with a local angle. Pitches could include human interest stories from veterans' organizations as well as updates on upcoming events at Musselburgh Racecourse. Furthermore, given his high coverage of press releases and private sector announcements it might be beneficial for PR professionals to reach out with relevant information regarding these sectors in the specified geographical area.

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Articles

The Edinburgh Reporter

Police Scotland pay out more than £400,000 in bullying row amid claims that grievance inquiry was misled

Police Scotland pay out more than £400,000 in bullying row amid claims that grievance inquiry was misled

By: Stephen Rafferty

Police chiefs paid out a £430,000 settlement to a senior employee who lodged a bullying complaint against Chief Constable Jo Farrell, it has been revealed. Oversight body the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) sanctioned the extraordinary package to settle a bullying complaint by Andrew Page – the force’s most senior civilian staff member. The former Deputy […]

The Edinburgh Reporter

City's brave wartime police officers honoured in Memorial Roll

City's brave wartime police officers honoured in Memorial Roll

By: Stephen Rafferty

Twenty four Edinburgh police officers who lost their lives in WW2 have been honoured in touching ceremony at the city’s The Royal High School. Chief Superintendent David Robertson of Police Scotland presented Royal High staff and pupils and three other secondary schools present with a copy of a book which commemorates the officers’ bravery. The […]

The Edinburgh Reporter

Musselburgh's New Year's Day meeting is Sold Out

Musselburgh's New Year's Day meeting is Sold Out

By: Stephen Rafferty

Musselburgh Racecourse’s famous New Year’s Day meeting has sold out and there will be no “walk up” tickets available on the day. Scotland’s largest sporting event held on 1 January, and supported by Virgin Bet, is set to host a 6,750 crowd – welcoming in 2026 with a six card fixture featuring more than £125,000 […]

The Edinburgh Reporter

The SCOTS join forces with Musselburgh Racecourse

The SCOTS join forces with Musselburgh Racecourse

By: Stephen Rafferty

Musselburgh Racecourse is marching to a new beat with the formation of its first formal community partnership with The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS). The East Lothian course has joined forces with SCOTS as it prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026 and this strengthens a relationship dating back more than 25 years. SCOTS […]

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