Patrick Gouldsbrough is a NCTJ-trained senior reporter, covering a wide range of stories in the North East and North Yorkshire, from local politics to breaking news. Patrick grew up in Selby, North Yorkshire and started his journalism career at the Selby Times. He worked there for three years before joining The Northern Echo as a reporter in County Durham. Aside from journalism, Patrick likes collecting vinyl records, playing sport and watching old movies.
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