Just restarted work as a jounrnalist as Local Government Correspondent at the Lancashire Telegraph in Blackburn. I am loving it.An experienced professional communicator with excellent, written, verbal and contact skills, the ability to work under pressure, and to meet tight deadlines I have a developing empathy, self-awareness and desire to support others.I attach my CV which gives you details of my varied journalistic career, my management experience, extensive Westminster contacts and growing voluntary work.After a career break to reassess my priorities and future, I have decided to rechannel and fully utilise my professional and personal skills in Blackburn for the Lancashire Telegraph. I am grateful for the opportunity the paper has given me to do so..Specialties: Communication, speed, accuracy, ability to summarise complex documents and ideas, emotional intelligence and varied writing skills to deadlines - often more than one.