Marie Curie & Me

Growing up my grandfather always called me his Numero Uno as I was his first born grandchild. For a few months when I was a baby my parents and I lived with him and my Nanny at their home in Barry, and as a result I formed an incredibly close bond with them both....

No News is Good News

You’ve heard the saying no news is good news – well I always thought the opposite was true for journalists, but it seems I was wrong!It has now been a week since I posted my last blog update, which has been the longest gap since I started it. Ironically,...

No business like show business

Nothing says Hollywood glamour quite like the Oscars, the dresses and the diamonds, the tension and tears, the ambition and the accolade, make it an awards ceremony like no other, and this year’s show was no exception. Amy Adams was unflappable in her feathered number...

New Kid on the Block

I didn’t know where to go, who anyone was or how anything worked…No it’s not a line from my diary on my first day of school, but how I felt yesterday as I worked my first shift at Radio 5 Live. Obviously I know the station well from a listener’s point of view,...

The Next Generation

Last night I settled down in front of my television to watch my good friend, Shazia Awan, take part as a panellist on BBC 3’s Free Speech. While I didn’t agree with everything she said, I thought she made her points in a clear and concise way and I was proud of her...

Making Progress

Yesterday I went out for Sunday lunch to celebrate my mum’s and brother’s birthdays. The conversation and company were fantastic, and my cheese souffle was delicious, then we had the added bonus of bumping into an old family friend at the...

In Her Shoes

When I left ITV at the end of last year one of my colleagues wrote in my card that whoever took over my job as Health Correspondent would have big shoes to fill. Obviously it was a kind remark about the work I had done, but it was also a nod to my slight obsession....

Inner Calm

When I was first thinking about going freelance there were times when I wondered whether or not I’d be disciplined enough to wake up every morning and be at my desk by 9am. I also worried there might not be enough for me to do, even if I managed it. But this...

Do I have the X Factor?

Last week I travelled to Salford, near Manchester, for an interview at BBC Radio 5 Live.On the way up I was feeling confident. I already listen to the station, so I know the output and I’d carried out some backround research on each of the presenters. Also,...

Snow Business

Today was meant to be the day that I moved into my new house. I’d cleared my diary, booked the removal men, and my dad was on hand to help me. Yes, I’d seen the forecast, but I thought we’d just have a few flakes of snow, not enough to stop us...