GoNewsUK is an established team of accredited journalists and news gatherers working to publish matters of public interest in journals and mainstream media.
GoNewsUK was created to publicise the lived experiences of individuals using any publicly funded service in the UK. We never flinch from reporting on unprofessional behaviour or substandard services whether that be in the public or private sector. Equally we actively seek good news and good experience stories.
We strive to produce fair and unbiased reports. We leave it for you to decide whether you feel public money is being wisely used. It is for those who deliver the services to reflect on their own performance.
Everyone has their own emotional and moving experience. We recognise the value of people telling their own story, in their own words, in a safe and confidential environment.
Inevitably there are troubling questions about the conduct of individuals on the public payroll which could result in criminal or civil cases and we don’t shirk from exposing and reporting on these.
We share a strong belief in the power of storytelling and this platform was created to bridge the gap between the public and the institutions that serve them by ensuring those institutions held accountable wherever possible.
Meet the Team
Andy Crooke
Journalist / Videographer
Andy also has the nickname Jim. It’s a long story!
He holds a Full UK Press Pass and has a particular interest in Police & Law and also NHS & Professional Misconduct and has experience of Police and NHS Services. He has wide experience in employment cases.
Andy is the Vice Chair of the Birmingham & Coventry Branch of the National Union of Journalists and a member of Birmingham Press Club.
Jenson Phipps
Journalist / Photographer
Jens focuses on Local Authority and Local Public Service issues.
Jens is fluent in English, French and has conversational German and Spanish.
Jens has vast experience of undercover news gathering for a worldwide news service,
Adam Gregory (Adek)
Content Manager / Journalist
Adek has a particular interest in immigration issues. Adek is fluent in English, Polish & Russian. Adek covers stories on disability and all discrimination matters.
Adek is particularly focused on landlord tenant disputes and matters around Social Care & Housing.