Peter has been editing the Eastern Daily Press since August 1993. During his 34 years with the company, he has held a number of senior posts, including Executive Editor of the EDP and Editor of the Great Yarmouth Mercury.

During his editorship, the EDP has moved from broadsheet to tabloid format and in September 1997 was the first regional newspaper in the country to publish a Saturday colour magazine followed in 1999 by a monthly glossy magazine. Another first for the EDP was differential pricing depending on the days of the week.

In the 2004/5 New Year Honours list, he was made an OBE for his services to journalism.

Peter is married with two grown up sons and in his “spare” time enjoys gardening, squash and soccer (Spurs fan and Canaries supporter). He has a special interest in motoring and still writes on the subject.