Rebecca Knight

Journalist

United Kingdom

At University I carved out a role as a fashion columnist for an online student magazine, Owl Eyes Magazine. I would go on to become the 'Informer' Editor for the publication. Since then I have written for various regional and national publications including The Gloucestershire Echo (Gloucestershirelive.com), The Culture Trip and Scottish Women.

I am currently a postgraduate journalism student at City University.

Portfolio

Scottish Women

Scottish Women
07/01/2016
Take The High Road

The inside track on Scotland’s most famous trail, The West Highland Way.

Scottish Women
04/04/2016
Cast Away

Who needs long-haul flights when you can island hop round some of the world’s most scenic destinations – without leaving Scotland’s shores.

Gloucestershire Live

Gloucestershire Live
06/10/2016
Review: Rare Breeds with Adam Henson, Cheltenham Science Festival

Cultivating rare breeds of farm animals is something that has hovered on the fringe of traditional farming for decades. Rare breed expert Tom Beeston jokes "if you want to be a poor farmer buy some rare breeds", but behind this lies a debate over the value of preserving these rare animals.

Gloucestershire Live
06/13/2016
8 things you might not know about Rudimental

So you think you know Rudimental? Before the drum and bass band smash it out of the park at Westonbirt Arboretum on Thursday, June 16, it's time to get the true skinny on the latest performer in the Forest Live series. . . . 1.The group all proudly hail from Hackney, East London.

Gloucestershire Live
06/17/2016
The Voice scouts for talented open mic singers in Cheltenham

Simon Pizzey Dreaming of the chance to win a record deal and make your passion your job? Four musicians and singers from Cheltenham have been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as they've been scouted for top talent show The Voice. The Cotswold Inn, in Portland Street, has long been the home of live music with regular open mic nights.

Gloucestershire Live
06/13/2016
West End star brings The Tommy Cooper Show to The Roses

One of Britain's funniest comedians will be brought back to the stage at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury this week. Tommy Cooper was a unique performer, drawing smiles from the nation with his trademark fez, flustered face and endearing charm.

Gloucestershire Live
06/14/2016
Bad news if it rains at Westonbirt gigs - umbrellas are banned

Barry Batchelor/PA Wire This weekend is set to be a busy one at Westonbirt Arboretum with Rudimental, Kaiser Chiefs, UB40 and Tom Jones taking to the Forest Live stage. Unfortunately, with weather warnings in place there is a threat of rain hanging over the weekend.