Steve Deeks is the senior/crime reporter at The News where he covers important stories across the area. Steve also covers the court cases that matter ranging from sentence hearings to high-profile trials and everything in between including inquests and tribunals. Steve has worked the crime beat extensively throughout his career including in Australia for News Corp where he broke national stories. Steve also regularly produces hard news and enjoys digging out a scoop on scene at various incidents. He also focuses on human interest stories where he fights the corner of individuals struggling with any given issue, writes military and historical pieces, sports and pub related news items and quirky tales.